The new Zeiss Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (SEL1635z) lens is already listed on Sony website

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2014

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The new Zeiss Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (SEL1635z) lens that will announce tomorrow is already listed on Sony's website. Here are the MTF charts and lens design diagram:

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Samsung NX D-1: another camera to be announced tomorrow?

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2014

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There is a new teaser on Samsung NX Facebook page for another NX D-1 camera. I have no idea what this is, but it seems that there will be more than the NX1 that will be announce tomorrow (noon CEST/10am GMT). Full frame maybe?

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Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera “on display” at Amazon

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2014

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The Samsung NX1 camera is already on display at Amazon.com (just search for NX1 on amazon.com):

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Here is a direct link to a larger picture of the Samsung NX1.

Additional information on the upcoming NX1 camera can be found here.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2014

Few other Photokina announcements that went under the radar:

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→ Fujifilm also announced a new Instax Wide 300 instant film camera and different colors for the Instax Mini 8 (raspberry and grape) and Instax Mini 90 (in brown).

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→ Sony announced the world’s first 35mm full frame lens with power zoom capability: FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lens ($2,499). They also introduced two new cameras: PXW-X200 XDCAM handheld camcorder (check pricing and availability) and FS7 compact 4k XDCAM camera with Super 35 CMOS sensor. Here are the lens specifications:

35mm equivalent focal length (when attached to APS-C body) 42-202.5mm
Max. magnification ratio 0.15x
Min. focus distance 0.4m (W) - 0.95m (T) (AF, MF);
0.95m (Full MF)
Filter diameter 95mm
Dimensions Max. diameter 105 x 162.5 mm
Weight Approx. 1125g (without tripod mount)
Supplied accessories Hood cap, rear cap, tripod mount, hood, case, strap
Color Black

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→ In addition to the WG-M1 "adventure" camera, Ricoh also announced a matching new... WG watch (see more Ricoh watches here):

"No, it’s not a smart wearable, but a regular timepiece that embodies the rugged qualities of a WG camera. It’s waterproof, and has an LED light to illuminate the face. Available in black, orange, and blue, the WG Watch is made of stainless steel with a rotating bezel and sapphire glass front. The nylon “NATO strap” completes that rugged, outdoors look. The WG Watch uses inductive charging that gives the battery a full charge of one month. The watch will also be available in October 2014, for $300."

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→ Ricoh also announced a new G800 dust, impact, water and chemical resistant compact camera.

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The new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens: price, specifications, MTF carts and more

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2014

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I briefly mentioned the new Sigma products few days ago - this was right around the time the new Nikon D750 camera was announced and I did not have the chance to publish additional details, especially on the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens that will come in two different versions (sports an contemporary).

The price

Update: here is the US pricing of this lens.

First, the price - B&H does not list any prices for the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lenses on their website. I received some insider information that the lens will be priced at 2,099 EUR (around $2,700, US price will be lower):

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Two different versions

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Here is the difference between the two 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lenses according to Sigma:

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Canon PowerShot G7 X camera: first picture and specs

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2014

Canon PowerShot G7 X compact camera
After the 7D MkII, here is another Canon leak - the first picture of the new PowerShot G7 X compact camera and the detailed specifications:

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More leaked pictures of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2014

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Some freshly leaked pictures of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera courtesy of digicame-info (see specifications). For Photokina Canon is also expected to announce new lenses and compact cameras.

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This is the Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2014

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Those the first pictures of the long rumored, top of the line Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera that will be announced on Monday, September 15th. I also received a new set of NX1 specifications (see also this post):

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