Panasonic GH3 camera and LumixG X 35-100mm f/2.8 lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

 

This just in: first images and promo video of the Panasonic GH3 camera and LumixG X 35-100mm f/2.8 lens. The Panasonic GH3 specifications are:

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Canon PowerShot G15 camera coming soon

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

After the G1x announcement, Canon did not forget all the “original” G-series fans and here is the proof – Canon PowerShot G15 compact camera exists and will be announced for Photokina 2012. No specs or price are available at that point.

Via Canonpricewatch

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Nikon D600 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

The new full frame Nikon D600 DSLR camera is now officially announced. Check what others have to say about the D600, view the sample images and the available pre-order options.

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Images of the Olympus ED 12mm f/2.0 “Limited Black”, 15mm f/8 lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

Two new images of the Olympus ED 12mm f/2.0 Limited Black and 15mm f/8 lenses from digicame-info. The official announcement is on Monday, September 17th. The 15mm f/8 lens is in 9mm thick, the lens design is 3 lenses in 3 groups

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Tamron announced 70-200mm f/2.8 and 90mm f/2.8 Macro lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

The two new Tamron lenses are now officially announced. Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) features:

  • One special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) *5 glass in concert with four LD (Low Dispersion) elements minimize chromatic aberrations. This combined with a new optical design that delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range achieves leading-edge image quality.
  • Tamron’s advanced multi-layer coating technology dramatically improves lens performance by reducing flare and ghosting for crisper, clearer images.
  • The rounded diaphragm*6 affords the photographer spectacular blur effects, delivering the kind of rich expression only achievable with a high-speed telephoto zoom lens.
  • The most compact*1 full-size, high-speed telephoto zoom lens with VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 image stabilization and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)*3 in its class delivers superior mobility, enabling photographers to capture the previously unattainable.
  • Features USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)*3 to power a speedy AF drive together with a continuous manual focus mechanism.
  • The VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 image stabilization mechanism reduces camera shake to deliver sharp images.
  • Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens.

*1 For high-speed telephoto zoom lenses for full-size SLR cameras, equipped with VC image stabilization and USD. Current as of September 2012. (Source: Tamron)
*2 VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron’s proprietary image stabilization mechanism.
*3 USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) is Tamron’s proprietary ultrasonic motor drive.
*4 The Sony mount does not include VC, as Sony digital SLR bodies include image stabilization functionality. The Sony lens is designated as “SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD”.
*5 The XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass is made from specialized high-grade glass, which offers greater chromatic aberration correction properties than LD (Low Dispersion) elements.
*6 This rounded diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even when taken two stops down from its fully open state.

Specifications
ModelA009
Focal length70-200mm
Maximum apertureF/2.8
Angle of view(diagonal)34°21’－12°21′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
22°33’－7°59′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
Lens construction23 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focus distance1.3m (51.2 in)
Maximum magnification ratio1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m)
Filter sizeφ77mm
Length*1188.3mm (7.4 in)*
Entire Length*2196.7mm (7.7 in)*
Diameterφ85.8mm
Weight1470g (51.9 oz)*(including detachable tripod mount)
No. of diaphragm blades9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum apertureF/32
Standard accessoriesFlower-shaped lens hood
Compatible mountsCanon, Nikon, Sony

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Olympus XZ-2

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

Another rumored camera appeared on the Internet today – the Olympus XZ-2, shown with optional leather case and underwater housing. No other information is available at that point.

Via Digicame-info

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Two new Tamron lenses: 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD and 90mm f/2.8 Macro VC USD

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2012

Two new Tamron lenses for Photokina. The release date and the price are not known at that point.

Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 VC USD lens (see patent):

  • Model: A009
  • Focal length: 70-200mm
  • Maximum aperture: F/2.8
  • Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21′- 12°21′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
  • 22°33′- 7°59′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
  • Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups
  • Minimum focus distance: 1.3m (51.2 in)
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m)
  • Filter size: Ø 77mm
  • Length*1: 188.3mm (7.4 in)*
  • Entire length*2: 196.7mm (7.7 in)*
  • Diameter: Ø 85.8mm
  • Weight: 1470g (51.9 oz)*(including detachable tripod mount)
  • No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Minimum aperture: F/32
  • Standard accessory: Flower-shaped lens hood
  • Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony
  • Moisture & dust resistant: Yes
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iPhone 5 keeps the same camera and lens, adds new features

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2012

On top of all Photokina announcements this week, Apple also revealed their new iPhone 5. The camera and lens inside the new iPhone remain similar to the previous version, but 25% thinner in order to accommodate the new design.

What’s the same:

  • 8-megapixel iSight camera
  • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
  • Autofocus
  • f/2.5 lens with 5 optical elements
  • Tap to focus video or still images
  • Face detection in video or still images
  • LED flash
  • Photo and video geotagging

What’s new:

  • Dynamic low light mode
  • Sapphire crystal cover
  • Panorama mode – can produce a 28MP image
  • Faster image capture
  • Improved video stabilization
  • Snapshots during video recording
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Sony RX1 – the day after

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2012

Clearly the Sony RX1 compact full frame camera has been the most interesting announcement for the 2012 Photokina show so far. Here is what some websites that got the chance to try out the camera had to say:

This isn’t just Sony’s most serious compact camera, but arguably the most serious compact camera we’ve ever seen (dpreview)

Honey I Shrank the Full-Frame. Yes, it’s freaking crazy. It’s potentially brilliant too (Gizmodo)

If the X100 is the poor man’s Leica, than the RX1 looks like the middle-class man’s Leica. Do I think Sony can achieve great photo quality with it? Yes; all the pieces are there. And it looks especially yummy if you like street shooting. (C|net)

Only a handful of cameras have made me want to utter expletives of happy astonishment. “Holy Moly, they finally did it!” (IR)

Sony RX1 has a 24.3MP CMOS full frame sensor

It will be interesting to see if and how other manufacturers will answer to the Rx1. The big question remains: will the camera sell with a $2,800 price tag? With the lens hood price of $180 and $250 for a leather case, we are almost in Leica price territories. Here is a poll – will you buy the RX1?


ot many RX1 sample images are available at that point – I could only find two on Sony’s website.

According to Sony, the RX1 will start shipping on December 19th. The camera is currently available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and Sony.

Here are few more Sony RX1 hands-on videos:

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Sony announced new Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2012

Sony announced the development of a new Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM full frame lens (Alpha mount) that is scheduled to be released in Spring of 2013. The filter size will be 72mm as you can see from the picture above. No other information is available at this point.

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