Photo Rumors

Deal of the day: 10% off Roberts Camera eBay store

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

Roberts Camera is currently offering 10% off in their eBay store which sells used, refurbished and new equipment from Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Leica, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony. Here is the fine print:

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Panasonic officially announced the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

Today Panasonic officially announced the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens (the development of that lens was announced in October last year). The price of the lens is $599 and it will be available in black and silver. Shipping will start in June.

From the press release:

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Two Hasselblad Lunar cameras go under the auctioneer’s hammer for $54,500

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

Some Lunar news from Hasselblad:

A crowd at a charity auction in Florida couldn’t believe their eyes as two brand new Hasselblad Lunar cameras with a joint retail value of around $14,000 suddenly rocketed in value to $54,500.
Two photo enthusiasts at the world-famous three day-long annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance exotic car festival began bidding against each other for the chance to own an ‘ultimate luxury’ olive wood-handled Lunar camera, crafted by the iconic camera brand.
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The latest patents from Sigma, Olympus, Samsung and Ricoh

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

→ Sigma filed a patent application in Japan for a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

→ Olympus filed a patent for selective exposure in different areas of the frame.

→ Samsung files patent for camera with transparent display.

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Sony α3500 camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2014

The upcoming Sony a3500 camera leaked online. Here is a quick overview of the specifications:

20.1MP Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor
ISO 16000 Sensitivity
Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder
Full HD Video
Auto Object Framing
Picture Effect

Detailed Sony α3500 camera specifications and additional images after the break:

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New Samyang wide angle lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2014

Samyang announced three new lenses:

Samyang 12mm 1:2.0 NCS CS: more info & specs | price & pre-order

Samyang 8mm T3.1 V-DSLR UMC Fish-eye II: more info & specs | price & pre-order

Samyang 10mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS CS: more info & specs | price & pre-order

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Samsung NX mini SMART camera announced

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2014

Samsung officially announced their previously rumored NX Mini SMART camera with a 20MP 1″ CMOS sensor and three new lenses. The camera kit is priced between $449-$549 depending on the included lens. Additional information after the break: