Today Samyang officially announced the T1.5 35mm AS UMC, T1.5 24mm ED AS IF UMC and T3.1 14mm ED AS IF UMC VDSLR lenses:
Fuji Natura Classica N film camera
Fujifilm Klasse W film camera
Fujifilm issued a press release that they will discontinue the production of the Natura Classica ($299), Klasse W ($559) and Clear Shot M compact film cameras. I think is about time for Fujifilm to drop the “film” part from their name.
Via Tokyocamerastyle
A reader sent me a link to the not yet announced Hyperdrive Album 2. The new media storage device will have a 5.0″ VGA LCD screen, fast UDMA 50MB/s download speed, side-by-side photo comparison, full HD video support, photo recovery and password protection.
The Indonesian communication agency has listings on their website for two new Sony cameras: NEX-5R and NEX-6. The two new cameras are expected to be announced before Photokina. The Sony NEX-5R is rumored to have 16MP, Wi-Fi and flip screen like the NEX-F3. The Sony NEX-6 will have an EVF, Wi-Fi and a price tag lower than the NEX-7. Sony is expected also to announce three new NEX lenses: probably a 16-50mm pancake, another 11-18mm pancake and another fast prime lens.
Fujifilm started selling a new ergonomic extension kit for the compact X10 camera priced at $129.99. The kit includes a ThumbsUp grip and a mini soft release button:
The new Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X-mount (X-Pro1 mirrorless camera) is now available for pre-order ($349.00):
The minimum focusing distance is 1′ (0.3m) and the angle of view is 180º. The lens has one aspherical element and two ED elements.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens specs:
