Canon G1 X camera replacement to be announced on February 12th

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

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A quick update on my what to expect at CP+ post: the Canon G1 X camera replacement will be announced on February 12th. You can see some of the previously rumored specifications here. The Canon SX280 camera will also be replaced.

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The price of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: around $1,300

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

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If you are to believe this Australian website, the price of the new, “crazy good” Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens (see specs and more info here) should be 1,499 AUD with tax (around 1,350 USD). Sigma has not officially announced the price or the release date, but the lens is expected to be significantly more expensive than the 35mm f/1.4 Art.

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New Pentax 645D medium format camera: pictures and some rumors

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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The upcoming Pentax 645D medium format camera is rumored to have the same 50MP Sony made CMOS sensor found in the recently announced Hasselblad H5D-50c and PhaseOne IQ250 models. In addition, the new 645D will most likely have video recording capabilities. Here are some pictures of the upcoming Pentax products that will be announced during CP+ next week:

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  • Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
  • High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
  • Tilt-type LCD monitor
  • Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

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Ricoh WG-4, WG-20, Pentax 1.4X converter announced, new 645D coming next week

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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Ricoh just announced the previously rumored compact cameras and teleconverter:

In addition, there will be a new Pentax 645D 2014 medium format camera announced next week during the CP+ show:

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Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014

  • Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
  • High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
  • Tilt-type LCD monitor
  • Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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→ Fuji Japan announced that the XF 10-24mm f/4 OIS lens ($999) is delayed. B&H currently lists the shipping date as April, 2014.
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→ Shimano is now making sport cameras for cyclists.

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→ The next iPhone 6 is rumored to have a 10+MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and new resin lens filter.

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→ Sigma will start releasing two charts for lens measurements – geometric and diffraction MTF:

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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Ricoh filed a patent for a removable wireless flash.

Canon ring strobe patent
Canon filed a patent in Japan for a ring strobe with a prism design.

Canon 70-400mm f:4.5-5.6 IS lens patent
New Canon 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens patent.

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New Ricoh WG-20 and WG-4 compact cameras leaked, Pentax name is gone

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2014

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In addition to the new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter, for the CP+ show Ricoh will also announce three new waterproof/shockproof/crushproof/dustproof and freezeproof compact cameras. The WG product line was under the Pentax name before and it seems that from now on it will be part of the Ricoh brand. Here are the details:

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Hasselblad did it again: “elite” Hasselblad HV camera announced, priced at $11,500

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2014

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The rumors I reported last month were true – Hasselblad just announced their new “elite” HV camera priced at €8,500 / $11,500. The new camera has a 24.3MP full-frame sensor and comes with a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 2,8/24-70 ZA lens ($1,998). Based on the specifications, the HV is most likely based on the Sony a99 camera ($2,798). Additional information can be found at this dedicated website.

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Deal of the day: new Fuji rebates (up to $200 off)

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2014

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Today Fujifilm introduced a new rebate program for several of their cameras and lens kits:

Similar savings are available also on Amazon and B&H.

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Pictures of future Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8, 16-55mm f/2.8 and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2014

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With the announcement of the X-T1 camera, Fujifilm updated their XF lens roadmap. Optyczne published two pictures of the upcoming XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R OIS WR, XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R OIS WR and XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lenses (above). The next pictures shows the Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2, XF 10-24 mm f/4, XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS, XF 16-55 mm f/2.8 OIS and XF 50-140 mm f/2.8 OIS lenses:

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