New lenses, curved image sensor patents from Sigma, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2012

Sigma filed patent 2012-181508 in Japan for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 45mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8, 55mm f/2.8 mirrorless lenses.

Canon filed patent 2012-159723 for a 14mm f/2.8 lens. The design contains 14 elements in 10 groups.

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Sony RX1 sample images

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2012

Sony RX1, ISO 100, f/5.6, 2 sec.

Sony published more sample images taken with their new RX1 full frame compact camera ($2,798.00):

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The megapixels war is over, sensor size war is just starting up

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2012

The Verge published a nice video recap from Photokina: the megapixels war is over, sensor size war is just starting up. Some of the new cameras announced at Photokina 2012, like the Nikon D600, Canon 6D, Leica M-E, Sony RX1 show a new trend: many manufacturers are producing smaller and “more affordable” full frame cameras. Several companies like Pentax, Sony, Panasonic and even Fuji hinted that they are also considering/investigating full frame cameras.

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Firmware update v2.0 will bring new filters, Q menu to Fuji X10 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2012

Fujifilm will release new firmware update v2.0 for Finepix X10 camera on October 5th, 2012 (check this link on or after that date). The firmware update will contain new advanced filters and the “Q Menu”, currently available only in the high-end X-Pro1 and X-E1 models:

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The latest Canon rumors

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2012

This is a quick recap of the latest Canon rumors:

At the upcoming PhotoPlus show in New York (October 24-27) Canon may preview a new high megapixel DSLR camera with 46.1MP sensor, 5fps, 16bit and an ISO range of 100-12800. Canon is rumored to introduce also a newly designed sensor that will be used in the upcoming 7D2, 70D and 700D models that are expected to be announced in 2013. Two new f/4 telephoto lenses are rumored for January, 2012.

This Amazon video demonstrating the 6D Wi-Fi capabilities has a reference to a Canon EOS 4D model.

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Adobe announced Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

Adobe announced Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11. Both products are currently available for download on Adobe’s website – check their buying guide for more details.

What’s new?

Adobe Photoshop Elements 11:

  • A completely refreshed, user-friendly interface featuring the same engine as Adobe Photoshop – the industry standard for digital imaging – includes easily-navigated Quick, Guided and Expert editing modes; one-click options; a helpful Action bar; and big, bold icons to help users get the most from their shots
  • Organize photos based on people, places (via Google maps geo-tagging) or events easily and intuitively
  • New Guided Edits make pro-level effects like tilt-shift, vignettes and high and low-key easy to create
  • New filters – Comic, Graphic Novel and Pen & Ink – inspire creativity by turning photos into stunning illustrations
  • Intelligent Photoshop technology makes it easy to extract objects from different photos
  • Easily share photos via email, Facebook, YouTube™, Vimeo® and more†

Adobe Premiere Elements 11:

  • An entirely new and improved user interface including many of the same updates found in Photoshop Elements 11
  • Add polish with a wide range of great-looking effects, transitions, themes, titles, disc menus and professional-level effects and sound
  • Give videos Hollywood movie styles with FilmLooks; easily apply slow and fast motion effects; dial-in colors with slider controls; effortlessly integrate blends for seamless transitions; and make adjustments with Quick Presets
  • Show off finished creations with integrated video sharing on Vimeo†

You can see a demo of the new features in the following videos:

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Sony to invest $642 million in Olympus

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

According to Reuters, Sony will invest $642 million for a 10% stake of Olympus:

“Sony Corp will likely approve a plan this week to invest 50 billion yen ($642 million) in cash-strapped Olympus Corp, becoming its biggest shareholder with around a 10 percent stake, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters.”

Based on previous reports, both companies are expected to work together on developing medical devices and digital camera components.

Update: former Olympus executives plead guilty in fraud trial.

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Samyang T.1.5 85mm AS IF UMC VDSLR lens announced

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

Samyang added another lens to their VDSLR lens product line. The new T.1.5 85mm AS IF UMC is based on their standard 85mm f/1.4 lens ($329). Price and release dates were not released.

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DxOMark Olympus OM-D E-M5 test results are out – the best MFT camera so far

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2012

DxOMark published their test results for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. With an overall score of  71, the E-M5 takes the top rank for all Micro Four Thirds cameras. At Photokina Olympus announced the E-PL5 and E-PM2 which use the same sensor as the E-M5. The Panasonic GH3 is not tested yet.

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Pentax K, Q, 645 lens roadmaps for 2013

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2012

Pentax updated their lens roadmaps for 2013. The K-mount roadmap now includes the recently announced 18-270mm f/3.5-5.6 and 560mm f/5.6. For 2013 the company plans to announce to following new lenses:
  • 12-28mm DA wide zoom lens
  • 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens
  • 120-380mm DA tele zoom lens
  • 18-85mm DA zoom lens
  • DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter

The new Q-mount lens roadmap for 2013 includes:

  • Wide angle lens
  • Telephoto macro lens
  • Mount cap lens
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