→ Is Canon getting into the drone business? A recently filed patent describes how to control the angle of the vertical and horizontal direction of the camera and how to analyze coordinates from GPS satellite.
→ Canon filed a patent for a full frame Canon 10mm f/2.8L USM lens (not a fisheye).
→ Canon filed a patent to increase the dynamic range by using a half-ND filter and DPAF.
→ Canon has a patent for a camera with translucent/pellicle mirror and EVF.
More patents after the break:
The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens I reported yesterday is now officially announced and will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts. The matching lens hood is LH876-03. Check pricing at B&H.
Update: some sample images and a quick hands-on review can be found here.
Technical specifications:
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Now shipping in the US and currently in stock:
→ Ricoh announced also a new limited edition GR II set that includes a leather case, hand strap and a green lens ring.
→ A demo of the new smartphone app can be found here.
→ The Ricoh GH-3 hood & adapter is compatible with the new GR II.
The rumor I reported earlier today was correct - Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens (pictures via digicame-info). Stay tuned for details.
The DxO One camera for iPhone is now officially announced and is available for pre-oder at $599. You should have already seen the teasers, the leaked pictures of the camera and the detailed specs from my previous posts. In case you missed them, visit dxo.com for more information. The DxoMark scores for the new camera are already available:
Here is the full press release:
I just received a last minute tip that tomorrow Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens. Let's wait and see... sounds too good to be true.
Update #1: this lens is coming, the first leaked pictures can be found here.
Update #2: the lens is now officially announced.
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