Two interesting press releases came out from Kodak today:
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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:
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):
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.
Shipments of the Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner ($1,999.99) are temporary put on hold due to a faulty component.
The Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA lens is delayed till July, 2013.
The HolyManta VND combines a lens adapter and an internal ND filter into one.
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…
Olympus PEN E-P5
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.
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):
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
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.
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:
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens specifications:
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens construction:
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