Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens leaked online

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A listing for a new Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens appeared on DxOMark's website. This lens will probably be announced in September with the previously leaked Samsung NX 30mm f/2 i-Fn (EX-S30ANW).

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Sony a3000, NEX-5T cameras and three new E-mount lenses announced

Sony a3000 ($398)

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Features:

  • 20.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Light body and dependable grip
  • Full HD Movies at 60i and 24p
  • Quick Auto Focus in Live View
  • Up to 3.5 fps shooting
  • Picture Effect modes
  • QVGA Tru-Finder™ Eye-level viewfinder
  • Multi Interface Shoe connector
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • TRILUMINOS™ Color
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 470 shots

Sony NEX-5T ($548)

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Features:

  • 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Fast Hybrid AF
  • Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p
  • Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi® or NFC
  • PlayMemories Camera Apps
  • 180-degree tilt-able 3.0” Touch LCD
  • Picture Effect mode
  • Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Touch interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • Multi-interface terminal
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 330 shots

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens ($998)

Zeiss E16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens

Specifications:

Lens Type Mid-range Zoom
Aperture (Max.) f/4.0
Aperture (Min.) f.22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) APS-C: 16-70mm (35mm equivalent: 24-105)
Filter Diameter 55mm
Lens Groups-Elements 12/16
Minimum Focus Distance 13-3/4 inches (.35m)
Aspheric Elements 4
Distance Encoder Yes
Distance Scale Yes
Lens Weight 10.8 oz. (308 g)
Mount Material Metal
Magnification .23
Dimensions (Approx.) 2-5/8 x 2-15/16 inches (66.6 x 75 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 10.8 oz. (308 g)
Supplied Accessories Front and rear lens capALC-SH111 Petal lens hood, lens carrying case

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Some additonal Fuji X-A1 camera info

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A note from a reader on the upcoming Fuji X-A1 camera (if you have some additional information you would like to share, you can contact me here):

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What else is new?

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→ The Fuji X-series instant savings are back at Adorama, Amazon and B&H: you can add on one or all of the XF lenses below for added savings:

Description MAP Price After Instant Savings Consumer Savings
18mm* $599.95 $299.95 $300.00
27mm* $449.95 $299.95 $150.00
35mm* $599.95 $449.95 $150.00
60mm* $649.95 $399.95 $250.00
18-55mm** $699.95 $499.95 $200.00

*Only one lens each may be added to a single camera purchase (ie. Customer may not purchase two (2) – 35mm lenses but may buy one (1) each of all lenses listed).
**The 18-55mm lens promotion can only be combined with a body only sale of the X-E1 or the X-Pro1.  It may not be combined with the X-E1 Hard Bundle Kit that already includes the 18-55mm lens.

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→ Even Fuji's new Mini 90 Neoclassic Instax cameras looks like a X100.

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→ Court approves Kodak’s plan of reorganization.

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More Sony a3000 and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens pictures

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Few new images surfaced online from the upcoming Sony a3000 camera and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens combo:

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Corel PaintShop Pro X6 released (64 bit)

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Don't like Adobe's Cloud subscription? Try the new 64 bit Corel PaintShop Pro X6 that just got released with several new features (free 30 days trial). Here is some additional information:

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First image of the Sony a3000 camera

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Digicame-info published this picture of the upcoming Sony a3000 camera that will come with a 20.1MP APS-C sensor, E-mount and a built-in EVF. The official announcement is next week.

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Canon EOS 70D now shipping

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The Canon EOS 70D is currently shipping from Adorama and is in stock at several eBay retailers. Amazon lists the release date as August 26th, 2013. The camera was officially announced in early July.

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Olympus to announce M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens with the E-M1 camera

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Olympus will release a new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens with their upcoming E-M1 camera. The new lens will be black with L-Fn (Lens Function) button and will have 62mm filter thread. The matching lens hood is LH-66.

Via digicame-info

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Sony NEX-5T camera, new E-mount lenses leaked

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Those are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera and the three new Sony E lenses:

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