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New: Ibe Optics 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

Ibe Optics announced a new 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This is the same manufacturer that introduced the Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras last week during the 2013 CP+ show.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

LumoPro published a teaser for their upcoming LP180 Quad Sync Manual Flash. Cokin announced Pure Harmonie filters – the thinnest and lightest filters in the world. Kodak completes $527 million transaction related to digital imaging patents. Lomography introduced a new 400 ISO color negative film which gives naturally infrared results.

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New: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

Another interesting product that was on display during the 2013 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras (pictured on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera). The lens is expected to be released in July, 2013 with a price between ¥120,000 – ¥ 150,000 ($1,200-$1,600). The lens will be available in X mount (Fuji), M mount (Leica), […]

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Fujifilm released firmware updates for X-Pro1, X-E1 cameras and XF 35mm lens

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

Fujifilm released the previously rumored firmware updates for the X-Pro1, X-E1 and Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 lens:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2013

Litepanels wins patent case, other companies must pay licensing fees in order to sell LED lights in the US. See also related posts here and here. Sony filed a patent for a 55-300mm f/4-6.3 lens designed for APS-C sensor.   Yongnuo released the YN568EX – their first HSS-enabled flash (currently available on eBay).

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Metabones Speed Booster lens adapter for mirrorless cameras increases apertures, sharpness

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2013

Metabones and Caldwell Photographic introduced today the Speed Booster lens adapter that mounts between a mirrorless camera and a SLR lens. The adapter increases the maximum aperture by 1 stop, it also improves MTF, sharpness and has a focal length multiplier of 0.71x. To learn more details about this new prodcut, read the Speed Booster White Paper on Metabones’ web site:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2013

The new Chinese made KineRAW super35 digital cinema camera looks a lot like a RED model – down to the red dot. Check out this new Geonaute’s 360 degree sports camera. Rumor: Canon might be launching their own chain of “Canon Experience Stores”.

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Recap of all new cameras/lenses announced at the 2013 CES show during press day

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2013

Here is a recap of all new cameras/lenses announced at the first day (press day) of the 2013 CES show: Fuji X100s, X20 (videos) and more than a dozen new compact cameras (X100s pre-order options: Amazon | Adorama, Fuji X20 pre-order options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H).       Pentax MX-1 (pre-order links: black | silver). Nikon announced two mirrorless cameras, two […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 1, 2013

A quick recap of some of the news from the last week of 2012 that I did not cover on the blog: The SLR Magic 35mm 1.4 lens for Micro 4/3  is now available at Adorama. Appleinsider found a listing for a “Apple Aperture X – under NDA: A Workflow Guide for Digital Photographers” book listed on […]

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2012

Yongnuo YN-300 is the world’s first LED light with a “built-in photometric system” that will adjust ambient light levels automatically. The YN-300 is currently available on eBay for around $80. Full specs can be found here. Bloomberg: Apple-Google team up for $500 million-plus Kodak patents bid. Until December 25, 2012 you can get 10% off orders at Phottixstore.com. Use the […]

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