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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.

Posted in Olympus, Ricoh, Samsung, Sigma| Tagged Patents| 3 Comments

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:

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony α3500| 22 Comments

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

Posted in Samyang| 6 Comments

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:

Posted in Samsung| 38 Comments

Samsung NXF1 camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2014

Here are the first images and specifications of the rumored Samsung NXF1 camera:

Posted in Samsung| Tagged Samsung NXF1| 11 Comments

New Samyang lens to be announced on March 21

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2014

Samyang posted on their Facebook page that they will have a new lens announced on March 21st. Stay tuned for details.

Update: I am sure the new lens will not be a zoom nor a tilt-shift. Here is another teaser published on Facebook:

Posted in Samyang| 41 Comments

New Fujifilm mirrorless X camera coming “very soon”

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2014

Fujifilm may announce another mirrorless X system camera very soon according to this Facebook post.

Posted in Fuji| 21 Comments

Fujifilm Japan promises to fix all X-T1 light leaks

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2014

Fujifilm Japan promises to fix all X-T1 light leaks found in some X-T1 cameras. Here is the full translation of the press release:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-T1| 88 Comments

Calumet delayed paycheck last week, announced immediate closing of all US stores today

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2014

Calumet posted on their Facebook page that they are closing down all US based stores. The trouble started last week when Calumet employees were not paid at the normal 1 am, instead they received this email at 4:45:

Posted in Other| 42 Comments

New Sony a7/a7r trade-in promotion

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2014

Adorama currently offers a new trade-in promotion for Sony a7/a7r cameras and kits:

Purchase a new Sony A7, A7 kit or A7R + trade ANY used camera in ANY condition from ANY manufacturer and you will receive:

$300 instant trade-in credit
$50 Adorama Gift card & 4% Adorama rewards.
The new Sony kits include 3 years camera service plan, 32GB SD card and camera bag for free

How it works:

Purchase a new Sony A7, A7 kit or A7R from the list in the link above now and receive $300 instant trade-in credit + $50 Gift card and 4% Adorama rewards even before you send your old camera to Adorama.

Our Used department then evaluates your old camera that you wish to trade and gives you a quote. Once evaluated, you would receive the full credit for your old camera on top of the $300 instant trade-in credit!

Program ends 03/31/2014.

Here are the available kits:

Posted in Deals, Sony| Tagged Sony A7/A7r| 20 Comments

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