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The latest lens patents from Canon, Tamron, Sony and Olympus

Canon filed more patents (2013-47780 and 2013-37339) for a 14mm f/2.8 lens (see previous patent here). Tamron’s patent 2013-44964 is for a 10-18mm f/4 lens for APS-C cameras. Two different version were described – with and without image stabilization.

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First rumored Sony NEX-7n mirrorless camera specifications

Those are the first rumored specifications for the upcoming Sony NEX-7n mirrorless camera: New 24 MP APS-C sensor with 1/2 stop improvement and increased dynamic range 3.8 million dot EVF Touchscreen Hybrid Contrast and Phase Detection AF Tri Navi design reviewed Improved focus peaking with choice of colors Wi-Fi No built-in GPS Same size and form […]

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Sony a58, NEX-3n, HX300, TX30, WX300 cameras and new lenses announced in the US

Sony USA announced the new a58, NEX-3n, compact cameras and lenses (officially announced last week outside the US). Check pricing and availability at the following links: Sony a58 kit Sony NEX-3n kit (black) available also in white Sony HX300 Sony TX30 in black) available also in orange and pink Sony WX300 in black available also in red and white Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G […]

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Sony’s patents for a 35mm f/1.8 full frame E-mount lens, fast 24mm mirrorless lens

Sony filed a patent application (2013-37081) in Japan for a 35mm f/1.8 full frame E-mount lens. Another patent (2013-37080) describes a new 24mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/2.2 lenses for mirrorless APS-C based cameras.

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Japanese magazine Nippon Camera predictions for 2013

The Japanese Nippon Camera published their predictions for 2013. Similar to the article published by the Impress magazine few months ago, those forecasts are often based on information from rumors blogs:

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Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II, DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II and Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lenses announced

In addition to their new cameras, Sony announced also three new lenses:

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Sony a58, NEX-3n, WX300, HX300 and TX30 cameras announced

Sony announced several new cameras and lenses in Europe (US announcement is coming next week). In case you have missed my previous post with all the rumored specifications, here are the official details: Sony a58 technical specifications: SLT-A58 Image Sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS Effective pixels 20.1 megapixels (approx.) Sensitivity range ISO 100 – 16000 […]

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Sony a58 and NEX-3n camera specifications and more details on the announcement next week

Those are detailed specs of the Sony a58 and NEX-3n cameras that will be announced on February 25th, 2013 (next Monday): Sony a58 camera specifications 20MP Exmor APS-C sensor OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage BIONZ processor Clear Image Zoom feature Sweep panorama feature ISO range: 100-16,000 8 fps Price: around $600 Sony NEX-3n camera specifications 16MP […]

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Sony NEX-3n mirrorless camera images leaked

In addition to the a58 camera and new lenses, Sony will announce also a new NEX-3n mirrorless camera with a 16MP sensor and electronic zoom control:

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Sony a58 and three new lenses leaked ahead of announcement

Digicaminfo posted the first images of the upcoming Sony a58 camera and three new lenses: Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II, 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II and new Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens for Sony A-mount that was first displayed during the CP+ show:

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