Pentax K-01 now shipping

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

The Pentax K-01 is now shipping in limited quantities in the US (update: B&H and AcePhoto also has some in stock).

Unboxing video:

Here are the results of the poll posted here few weeks ago:

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Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

Here are the specs of the new, yet to be announced, Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens:

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Adobe Lightroom 4 released

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

Adobe just officially released Lightroom 4 (as expected). The full version costs $149.00 and is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The upgrade version costs $79.

For student and teacher edition click here.

Instant download options available on adobe.com.

Check also Amazon’s pre-order options.

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Is this the new Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens?

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

After Samyang confirmed on Facebook their plans for a 24mm tilt-shift lens, I received this image from megapiksel. The aperture range is f/3.5-32. No other information is available at that point.

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Rumor: Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens to be announced in 10 days

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2012

Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens on March 16th, 2012. The lens is expected to start shipping in May, 2012. The angle of view will be 110 degrees. The lens will have a 95mm filter thread. The widest Zeiss lens for DLSR cameras is currently the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ($1,395.00). Zeiss produces also the Super Wide Angle 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZM lens for M-mount ($4,600.00). The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 is expected to be available for Canon and Nikon mounts (not sure at that point for any other mounts).

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Focus on Imaging 2012

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2012

Focus on Imaging 2012

Here are some images from the ongoing Focus on Imaging 2012 show in Birmingham, UK sent by readers (click here for the Nikon booth):

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SLR Magic introduces three new lenses

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2012

SLR Magic announced three new lenses: a wide-angle pinhole lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, a new 11mm f/1.4 Toy Lens for Penatx Q cameras and a Toy Bokehmorphic lens for Sony E mount. All three lenses are currently available for sale on eBay.

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Samyang to release a 24mm tilt shift lens in few months

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2012

Samyang confirmed on Facebook that in addition to a new 8mm T3.8 VDSLR lens (APS-C), the company will also be releasing a new 24mm tilt/shift lens later this year. This is not really a surprise since Samyang/Rokinon has made several inquires about a potential tilt/shift lens in the past.

 

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Canon 5D Mark II price drop

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2012

As previously mentioned, the price of the Canon 5D Mark II dropped to $2,199.00 today ($2,999.00 for the body+lens kit).

The new Canon EOS 5D Mark III was announced few days ago with a $3,499.00 price tag for body only.

Update: for the next 24 hours Adorama will add those accessories for free when you buy the Canon EOS 5D Mark II body:

  • 8GB CF Memory Card
  • Spare Canon LP-E6 Battery
  • Slinger Camera Bag
  • Flashpoint Professional Battery Grip
  • Red Giant Adorama Production Bundle for PC/Mac
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New Hasselblad cameras will start shipping with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2012

Hasselblad announced that starting March 12, all of their newly purchased cameras will include a version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. My guess is that they are talking about Lightroom 4 which will probably be released on March 6th.

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