The latest patents from Canon and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2012
Panasonic/Leica 25mm f/1.4 Summilux lens patent

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 lens patent

Panasonic filed a patent 2012-226309 for a new 25mm f/1.4 Summilux lens for Micro Fourth Thirds cameras. For comparison, here is the lens design of the current Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH model:

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Black Friday deals: the latest Samsung cameras are now up to 36% off

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2012

Here are few interesting Black Friday deals on the latest Samsung cameras:

Samsung NX20 smart wireless mirrorless 20.3MP camera with 18-55mm lens, HD 1080p video, EVF, 3″ AMOLED display, 1/8000 shutter, built in flash

  • Save 27%
  • $799.00 (reg: $1099.00)
  • Expires 11/30/2012
  • Free shipping

Samsung smart wireless NX210 mnirrorless 20.3MP camera with 18-55mm lens, HD 1080p video, 3D panorama, i-Function 2.0, 3″ AMOLED display

  • Save 33%
  • $599.00 (reg: $899.00)
  • Expires 11/30/2012
  • Free shipping


Samsung smart wireless NX1000 mirrorless 20.3MP camera with 20-50mm lens, HD 1080p video, 3D panorama, i-Function 2.0, 3″ LCD display

  • Save 36%
  • $449.00 (reg: $699.00)
  • Expires 11/30/2012
  • Free shipping

Samsung smart wireless NX1000 mirrorless 20.3MP camera with 20-50mm & 16mm lens, HD 1080p video, 3D panorama, i-Function 2.0, 3″ LCD display

  • Save 31%
  • $549.00 (reg: $799.00)
  • Expires 11/30/2012
  • Free shipping

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2012

Another action cam was recently released: the Drift HD Ghost ($399) supports 1080p, 960p, 720p video recording and can capture high-resolution still image. The camcorder has built-in Wi-Fi and can communicate with iOS and Android mobile devices via the Drift Mobile App. Here are the main features:

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Sample images from the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2012

f/8

Sigma published several sample images taken with the SD1 and their new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens ($899). The full size sample can be downloaded here.

Update: more Sigma 35mm f/1.4 sample images taken with a Canon 5D are available here, here and here (last set taken with Canon EOS M).

100% crop, f/6.3

f/3.2

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Sony not doing well financially

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2012

Sony is a big corporation, but it seems that they cannot find the funds to grow their imaging business. After their stock hit 32 years low and its credit rating was cut to near-junk status, the company decided to sale convertible bonds in order to raise 150 billion yen ($1.9 billion) for their imaging division.

Sony recently invested around $650 million for a 12% share of Olympus.

Via The Verge

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Fuji X-E1 body now shipping in the US, zoom lens kit still MIA

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2012

A reader in Germany just received his Fuji X-E1 kit (thanks Oleg)

The Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon. The X-E1 kit that contains the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 zoom lens is now available in Europe, but not yet in the US. There are also no signs of the new XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle lens.

Here are three Fuji X-E1 unboxing and hands-on videos from the Fuji Guys:

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens announced

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2012

Olympus announced details on the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens that was initially introduced at Photokina. The US price of the lens is $499 and is currently available for pre-order. A nice review and sample images of the new 17mm f/1.8 lens can be found here.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 main specifications and optional accessories:

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens announcement in few hours

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2012

The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens will be officially announced in few hours. The price of the lens is expected to be €499 (around $600), the lens hood will cost €60 ($70). Some more sample images can be found here.

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Samsung quietly released a white version of the EX2F camera

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2012

Samsung quietly released a new white version of their Samsung EX2F compact camera. The specs and price ($499) are identical as the black version:

  • 12.4MP 1/1.7″ BSI CMOS Sensor
  • 24-80mm Equivalent Lens
  • 3.3x Optical & 4x Digital Zoom
  • 3.0″ Swivel AMOLED Display
  • Dual Optical & Digital Stabilization
  • Full HD 1080p Video with Stereo Sound
  • Expandable ISO Sensitivity: 80-12800
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity & Full Manual Control
  • Mode Dial & Magnesium Alloy Construction

Via B&H product listing

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Kodak may exit bankruptcy and continue as a commercial printing company

By PR admin | Published: November 12, 2012

Kodak-film

Bloomberg reports that Eastman Kodak have arranged $793 million in financing in order to exit from bankruptcy and continue as a commercial printing company. One of the condition for the funding is the sell of Kodak’s patents for $500 million.

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