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What else is new?

Mamiya Leaf announced new medium format digital camera back platform – the Leaf Credo. Three different models are available: Leaf Credo 80, Credo 60, and Credo 40 with 80MP, 60MP and 40MP respectively. Sigma SD-1 Merrill camera now in stock. Sony came out with a new waterproof Sony Handycam. Three new tilt and shift lenses for DSLR cameras from […]

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What else is new?

   Some interesting links that I did not cover in details on the blog:

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Who doesn’t want a 41MP camera in their cell phone? (Nokia 808)

When Nokia’s PR firm contacted me a week ago and sent me this teaser video, I decided not to publish it because I generally do not cover cell phones. Today I understood what the buzz was all about: Nokia announced their new 808 PureView phone with a … 41MP camera, yes – a smart phone with […]

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 hands-on video published by Cnet

Cnet just published a hands-on of the not yet announced Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. Hurry, this won’t stay online for long. Some screenshots:

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What new products to expect at the CP+ show in Japan

There will be several new product announcements before and during the CP+ show in Japan that will take place in Yokohama (February 9-12, 2012). Here is a quick recap: Pentax K-01 – new APS-C mirrorless camera from Pentax. The Pentax K-r replacement will be announced few months later Olympus OM-D – new m4/3 camera with built-in EFV and classic […]

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Now, this is a lens!

From the NikonRumors comment section – this is the Perkin Elmer 36″ f/4.0 aerial camera lens. It’s diameter is over 12″ and it was once attached to the famous SR-71 Blackbird spy plane which supposedly took part in various CIA missions: “These lenses were also used in the Samos satellite program and a modified version […]

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PixelPeers.com: a new social network for photographers

In November 2011 I mentioned about a new upcoming social network for photographers. PixelPeers is now life and can be accessed at pixelpeers.com. The new website offers many features tailored to photographers (see the entire list at the bottom of this post). Prices range from $7.97 per month up to $9.97 per month. I had the chance to try […]

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Tamaggo 360° imager

It seems that I missed this Tamaggo 360° imager in my CES report – it can take 360° pictures by just clicking a button (no moving parts involved). The camera can be positioned towards the sky/ground or be used for horizontal/vertical panoramas. The price will be $200 and it will be available in Q2 of 2012.

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Chinese company Superpix announced a 12MP CMOS sensor

In December 2011 the Chinese company Superpix announced a new 12MP CMOS sensor:

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Rode announced VideoMic HD – the world’s first digital recorder video microphone

Rode announced today the VideoMic HD that has integrated digital recording and is designed for use with DSLR and video cameras. The basic specs:

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