Welcome to the new (increased) Sony lens prices

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2012

When I broke the news about the upcoming Sony lens price increase on April 1st two months ago, many readers thought that this was an April Fools’ joke. The price increase was real and the new prices are now active online:

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The Fuji X-Pro 1 camera is now shipping in the US, but how about the lenses?

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2012

As I already mentioned that the Fuji X-Pro1 camera will start shipping this week in the US, but it seems that this will not be the case with the X-Pro1 lenses – the above Amazon order has a delivery date for the camera but not for the lenses.

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Sony announced the Super 35mm NEX-FS700 NXCAM interchangeable E-mount camcorder and HXR-NX30U camcorder with a built-in projector

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2012

Sony announced a new HXR-NX30U camcorders with a built-in projector.

Sony HXR-NX30U

Sony HXR-NX30U

Sony also announced the previously rumored NEX-FS700 NXCAM interchangeable E-mount camcorder. Here is the full press release:

Sony NEX-FS700

Sony NEX-FS700

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This is the full frame Pentax K-3 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2012

The first Pentax full frame DSLR camera will be called K-3. Here are the detailed specs:

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World’s first Balattro hover tripod goes on sale

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2012

The UK chain Jessops will start selling Balattro hover tripods for £144.95:

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New anamorphic lens for Canon DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2012

A new anamorphic lens for Canon DSLR cameras will be announced at this year’s NAB show:

Introducing RH-1 Anamorphic Lens for Canon DSLR

We are extremely excited to introduce the new RH-1 Series lens for Canon DSLRs, compatible with the new 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 7D and others.

The RH-1 provides an ultra wide field of view, with no distortion, that’s nearly double that of other ultra wide lenses currently on the market. The RH-1 f/2.8 is housed in a break resistant polymer composite.

There will be a lot more details about the lens, the U.S. release date and pricing at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas. Although an official price has not been confirmed, We are happy to announce that we’ll be retailing the RH-1 lens for a price less than $600.

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Sigma announces price and availability of the 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM lens

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2012

After a long delay, Sigma finally announced the price and availability of their new 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM lens: $1,099; shipping will start in early May. B&H is now taking pre-orders for the different versions of this lens.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2012

  

Some interesting links that I did not cover in details on the blog:

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Samsung NX20 kit priced at €949.99

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2012

This online store in Ireland has listed the Samsung NX20 camera kit for €949.99, available in April, 2012.

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Pictures of the Samsung NX1000 camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2012

  

After the NX20 pictures, here are few freshly leaked images of the upcoming Samsung NX1000 mirrorless camera (click on images for larger view). The NX1000 will have 20.3MP sensor, built-in WiFi and will probably be priced cheaper then the NX20. The camera is expected to start shipping in May.

Via Slrclub

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