Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2014

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The Fuji X-T1 camera is now officially announced. The US prices are: $1,299.00 for body only and $1,699.00 for a kit with the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens. Sample images taken with the new camera can be found here. Additional coverage:

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The latest Canon patents: 11-24mm f/4 full frame lens and curved aperture diaphragm

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2014

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Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 11-24mm f/4 ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for full frame cameras.

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Updated Sony FE lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2014

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This updated Sony lens roadmap contains several new FE lenses that were not listed before (see previous roadmap version here):

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What to expect for the 2014 CP+ show (first announcement tomorrow)

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2014

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The 2014 CP+ show will start on February 13 and companies will begin announcing their new products in the next 2-3 weeks. Here is a quick recap on what to expect from the major camera manufacturers:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2014

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→ Lomography introduced a new Belair X 6-12 Instant Back.

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→ Yongnuo announced a new YN-622N-TX i-TTL LCD wireless flash controller and wireless flash trigger transceiver for Nikon DSLR cameras. Check availability and pricing on eBay.

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→ Phottix Mitros+ TTL transceiver flash for Nikon is now in stock.

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Olympus OMD E-M10 camera, three new lenses detailed scpecifications

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2014

Detailed specifications of the Olympus OMD E-M10 camera and three new lenses:

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  • sensor: 16.05MP 4/3 LiveMOS
  • tiltable 3.0″ LCD touch screen, 1.04 million dots
  • ISO sensitivity: ISO200-25600
  • shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/4000 sec
  • continuous shooting: up to 8 fps
  • media: SD / SDHC / SDXC. UHS-I support
  • EVF: 1.44 million dots
  • 320 shots per charged battery
  • video: 1920×1080 30p 24Mbps. MOV, H.264
  • battery: BLS-5
  • size: 82.3mm x 45.9mm x 119.1mm
  • weight: 350g (body only),  with battery and media: 396g
  • lens kit with the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6EZ
  • color: black and silver
  • price in Japan: ¥80,000 (around $780) for body only, ¥95,000 (around $920) for lens kit

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Detailed Fuji X-T1 camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2014

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Here is another set of detailed specifications for the Fuji X-T1 mirrorless camera that will be announced next week (January 28th):

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Leaked: new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2014

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A picture of a new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter leaked on PentaxForums earlier today. Here are the main features:
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Additional Fujifilm X-T1 information

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2014

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I just received some additional information on the Fuji X-T1 camera:

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Samsung NX1, F1 cameras and NX 50-150mm f/2.8 OIS STM lens leak online again

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2014

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The last Samsung mirrorless camera roadmap I published on the blog only had information on the entry level models (NX3000).  A better roadmap is now circulating online and shows the Samsung NX1 (see previous NX1 leaks) as a top of the line mirrorless camera and another F1 entry level model. Here is the first picture of the Samsung NX 50-150mm f/2.8 OIS STM splash and dust proof lens (see all NX lens rumors):

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