Canon 5D Mark III firmware 1.2.1 leaked, 14 bit 2K RAW DNG function discovered

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2013

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Canon 5D Mark III firmware update v1.2.1 with uncompressed HDMI output has leaked from a Canon service station.

Magic Lantern discovered 14 bit 2K RAW DNG function on the Canon 5D Mark II and III DSLR cameras:

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The Hasselblad V system is now dead

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2013

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Today Hasselblad announced the end of life for their V camera line because of declining demand. The 503CW model is no longer in production but can still be purchased in retailers while supply last ($3,460.00):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2013

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The Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens will start shipping on May 2nd, the Samyang version is scheduled to be released on May 15th.

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Shipments of the Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner ($1,999.99) are temporary put on hold due to a faulty component.

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The Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA lens is delayed till July, 2013.

HolyManta internal ND lens Adapter

The HolyManta VND combines a lens adapter and an internal ND filter into one.

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Hasselblad Lunar mirrorless camera delayed till the summer

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2013

AP reports that Hasselblad have delayed until the summer the release of the Lunar – their first mirrorless  interchangeable lens camera based on the Sony NEX-7. The camera was supposed to start shipping this month (April). Maybe Hasselblad realized that they will be re-introducing an almost 2 years old camera (the Sony NEX-7 came out in August, 2011) and decided to wait until Sony brings the NEX-7 replacement out. Or maybe they were even smarter and scratched the entire Lunar project…

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First picture of the upcoming Olympus PEN E-P5 camera

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2013
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Olympus PEN E-P5

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Olympus PEN F

Last month I reported that the next Olympus PEN camera will look very much like the classic PEN F film model and the latest leaked E-P5 image confirms that rumor. The Olympus E-P5 will have a 16MP sensor (same as in the OM-D E-M5 model) and built-in Wi-Fi. The official announcement will at the beginning of May.

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Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 lens now shipping, sample images available

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2013

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DC.Watch published some sample images taken with the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 lens on a Fuji X-E1 camera. The manual focus lens is available also for Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX cameras and can be purchased in black or silver on eBay (prices starting from $680):

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Pentax working on a new professional APS-C based camera

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2013

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In a recent interview, the Managing Director and General Manager of Pentax Ricoh China made some interesting statement, including the development of a new professional APS-C based Pentax camera. Mr. Tomoyoshi Shibata also confirmed that Pentax is working on a full frame DSLR camera that will be different than anything else available today.

Via PCPop

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The current Sony, Canon and Nikon instant rebates will expire this weekend

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2013

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The current Sony (up to $400 off), Canon (up to $500 off) and Nikon (up to $550 off) instant rebates are set to expire this weekend (April 27, 2013).

Today Adorama started offering 6% in rewards on selected Nikon, Sony and Canon cameras and lenses.  The promo will run from 04/24/13 through 05/01/13.

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Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens priced at $3,599, will start shipping in early May

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2013

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Sigma USB Dock

Sigma officially announced the pricing and availability for their new 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens: shipping in the US will start in early May for $3,599. The new Sigma USB dock is priced at $59 and it will also start shipping in early May.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens MTF charts:

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Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens specifications:

Lens Construction23 Elements in 18 Groups
Angle of View20.4º-8.2º
Number of Diaphragm Blades9
Mininum Aperturef22
Minimum Focusing Distance150cm -250cm cm / 59.1in – 98.4in
Filter Size (mm)105mm
Maximum Magnifications1:8.1
Dimensions
(Diameter x Length)		124.4mm x 291mm/4.8in x 11.5in
Weight
Corresponding Mounts
SigmaHSM
OS
DG
NikonHSM
OS
DG
CanonHSM
OS
DG
HSM -Hyper-Sonic Motor
DG – DG for Digital

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens construction:

Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 DG OS HSM lens construction

Press release:

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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50V announced: the world’s smallest and lightest 30x camera

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2013

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The previously leaked Sony DSC-HX50V camera is now officially announced. Sony knows how to make small compact cameras and claims that this is “the world’s smallest, lightest digital still camera that packs a powerful 30x optical zoom range“. The HX50V will start shipping on May 21 with a price tag of $448 and can currently be pre-ordered at Amazon.

Technical specifications:

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