Pentax to refresh their DA lenses with new HD coating and circular apertures

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2013

HD PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited lens HD PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited lens HD PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited lens

 

Update: more information is available here.

Pentax will refresh the following DSLR lenses:

  • HD PENTAX-DA 15mm F4 Limited
  • HD PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited
  • HD PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
  • HD PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited
  • HD PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 Limited

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Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens leaked online

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2013

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A listing for a new Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens appeared on DxOMark’s website. This lens will probably be announced in September with the previously leaked Samsung NX 30mm f/2 i-Fn (EX-S30ANW).

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Sony a3000, NEX-5T cameras and three new E-mount lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2013

Sony a3000 ($398)

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Features:

  • 20.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Light body and dependable grip
  • Full HD Movies at 60i and 24p
  • Quick Auto Focus in Live View
  • Up to 3.5 fps shooting
  • Picture Effect modes
  • QVGA Tru-Finder™ Eye-level viewfinder
  • Multi Interface Shoe connector
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • TRILUMINOS™ Color
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 470 shots

Sony NEX-5T ($548)

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Features:

  • 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
  • Fast Hybrid AF
  • Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p
  • Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi® or NFC
  • PlayMemories Camera Apps
  • 180-degree tilt-able 3.0” Touch LCD
  • Picture Effect mode
  • Up to ISO 25600 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction
  • Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Auto HDR mode
  • Face Detection/ Registration technology
  • Sweep Panorama™ Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
  • Six Creative Style settings
  • Photo Creativity Touch interface
  • Clear Image Zoom
  • Convenient USB charging
  • Multi-interface terminal
  • Stamina™ battery power for up to 330 shots

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens ($998)

Zeiss E16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens

Specifications:

Lens TypeMid-range Zoom
Aperture (Max.)f/4.0
Aperture (Min.)f.22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)APS-C: 16-70mm (35mm equivalent: 24-105)
Filter Diameter55mm
Lens Groups-Elements12/16
Minimum Focus Distance13-3/4 inches (.35m)
Aspheric Elements4
Distance EncoderYes
Distance ScaleYes
Lens Weight10.8 oz. (308 g)
Mount MaterialMetal
Magnification.23
Dimensions (Approx.)2-5/8 x 2-15/16 inches (66.6 x 75 mm)
Weight (Approx.)10.8 oz. (308 g)
Supplied AccessoriesFront and rear lens capALC-SH111 Petal lens hood, lens carrying case

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Some additonal Fuji X-A1 camera info

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2013

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A note from a reader on the upcoming Fuji X-A1 camera (if you have some additional information you would like to share, you can contact me here):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2013

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→ The Fuji X-series instant savings are back at Adorama, Amazon and B&H: you can add on one or all of the XF lenses below for added savings:

DescriptionMAPPrice After Instant SavingsConsumer Savings
18mm*$599.95$299.95$300.00
27mm*$449.95$299.95$150.00
35mm*$599.95$449.95$150.00
60mm*$649.95$399.95$250.00
18-55mm**$699.95$499.95$200.00

*Only one lens each may be added to a single camera purchase (ie. Customer may not purchase two (2) – 35mm lenses but may buy one (1) each of all lenses listed).
**The 18-55mm lens promotion can only be combined with a body only sale of the X-E1 or the X-Pro1.  It may not be combined with the X-E1 Hard Bundle Kit that already includes the 18-55mm lens.

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Fujifilm-Mini-90-Neoclassic-Instax-camera
→ Even Fuji’s new Mini 90 Neoclassic Instax cameras looks like a X100.

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→ Court approves Kodak’s plan of reorganization.

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More Sony a3000 and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens pictures

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2013

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Few new images surfaced online from the upcoming Sony a3000 camera and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens combo:

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Corel PaintShop Pro X6 released (64 bit)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2013

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Don’t like Adobe’s Cloud subscription? Try the new 64 bit Corel PaintShop Pro X6 that just got released with several new features (free 30 days trial). Here is some additional information:

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First image of the Sony a3000 camera

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2013

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Digicame-info published this picture of the upcoming Sony a3000 camera that will come with a 20.1MP APS-C sensor, E-mount and a built-in EVF. The official announcement is next week.

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Canon EOS 70D now shipping

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2013

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The Canon EOS 70D is currently shipping from Adorama and is in stock at several eBay retailers. Amazon lists the release date as August 26th, 2013. The camera was officially announced in early July.

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Olympus to announce M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens with the E-M1 camera

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2013

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Olympus will release a new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens with their upcoming E-M1 camera. The new lens will be black with L-Fn (Lens Function) button and will have 62mm filter thread. The matching lens hood is LH-66.

Via digicame-info

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