The latest Canon patents

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2014

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Canon filed a patent for a compact camera with multiple lenses mounted on a rotating ring.

Here are the latest Canon lens patents filed in the past few weeks:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2014

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→ Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H.

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→ Think Tank Photo released new Airport Roller Derby and My 2nd Brain bags.

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→ A Xitek forum member has designed an EVF for the Sigma DP Merrill series cameras. It seems that the image displayed in the EVF is a direct output from the USB hub of the camera. According to some replies in the post, some EVFs have already been distributed to other users on the forum.
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Tamron announced three new lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 20, 2014

Tamron announced three new lenses – 18-200mm lens for Canon EOS M, 14-150mm lens for MFT and a 28-300mm lens for full frame DSLR cameras:

Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens for Canon EOS M mount (Model B011)

Tamron 18-200mm F:3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens for Canon EOS M mount (Model B011)

Product Highlights:

  • This high-power, 18-200mm, lightweight and compact zoom lens weighing 16.2 ounces with a 62mm filter is designed for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Equipped with Tamron’s acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation), the lens enables easy handheld shooting from 18mm wide angle to 200mm full telephoto.
  • Employing two (Low Dispersion) elements, three Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, one XR (high refractive index) element, and one Hybrid Aspherical element, the lens delivers astounding image quality by reducing aberrations to a bare minimum.
  • The lens boasts a striking appearance worthy of mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera designs. The metallic lens barrel exterior is available in two colors: black and silver.
  • The lens also has a stepping motor adopted for the AF drive, a construction that accommodates Contrast-detection AF and shooting video. This feature also supports Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function, which allows the user to make fine manual adjustments after initially focusing by AF.
  • Price: $499

Specifications:

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Recap of all of the announcements Adobe made today

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2014

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Here is a recap of all of the announcements Adobe made today – for more details visit adobe.com:

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Tamron to announce two new lenses tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2014

Tamron 14-150mm f:3.5-5.8 Di III for Mount Micro Four Thirds Tamron 18-200mm Di III VC (Model B011) for Canon EOS M mount
Tomorrow Tamron will announce two new lenses:

  • Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III for Mount Micro Four Thirds
  • Tamron 18-200mm Di III VC (Model B011) for Canon EOS M mount

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Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens for the EOS M mirrorless system officially announced, but not in the US

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2014

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Canon officially announced in the UK the previously rumored EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens for the EOS M mirrorless system. The new lens was not introduced in the US.

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens key features:

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Sony a7s scores as the best low-light camera at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2014

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Sony a7 camera test at DxOMark
The Sony a7s camera ($2,498.00) scored as the best low-light camera at DxOMark beating the Nikon Df and D4s (they still got a better overall score):

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New Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens to be announced in few days

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2014

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f:4.5-6.3 IS STM lens
In the next few days Canon will announce a new EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens that will be 22% shorter (87mm) and 31% lighter (260g) than the current EF-S 55-250mm IS STM. The new model will have a faster autofocus. The lens will also have full time manual focus.

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Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2014

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Fuji officially announced their first first weather resistant XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens. The US price is $899.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama)

Lens specifications:

NameFUJINON Lens XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Lens configuration16 elements in 12 groups(4 aspherical elements and 2 ED lenses)
Focal lengthf=18-135mm(35mm format equivalent: 27-206mm)
Angle of view76.5°- 12°
Maximum apertureF3.5-5.6
Minimum apertureF22
Aperture controlNumber of blades:Step size:7 (rounded diaphragm opening)1/3 step (17 steps)
Focus rangeNormal: 0.6m～∞Macro: 0.45m～∞
Maximum magnification0.27x
External dimensions:Maximum diameter x length (approx.)(distance from tip to standard mount flange)φ75.7mm x 97.8mm (Wide-angle) / 158mm (Tele)
Weight (approx.)(excluding lens cap and hood)490g
Filter sizeφ67mm

Lens design:

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f:3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens design

Press release:

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Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2014

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Tomorrow (June 16th) Fujifilm will announce the XF 18-135mm  f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens that has been on the roadmap for 2014. The new lens will be dust and water proof, it will take 67mm filters and will be priced ¥108,000 in Japan (around $1,000).

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