Photo Rumors

Second mirrorless APS-C lens patent from Pentax: 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2012

In addition to the 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens from last week, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 mirrorless APS-C lens:

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New Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens coming soon

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2012

Sigma is expected to announce a new 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM lens for Canon mount. The new version will add macro capability to the current Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens and will be available on June 25, 2012.

Via Digicame-info.com

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Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Sony E and Samsung NX mounts announced

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2012

Samyang announced their new 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye lens for Sony E and Samsung NX mounts. The price is £279.99 | €349.99 (no US pricing yet), shipping will start in July 2012. In the US, Samyang lenses can be purchased from B&H.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2012

Olympus confirms 2,700 layoffs, plans to focus on mirrorless and high-end compact cameras.

Panasonic denied previous Reuters reports and says they have no plan to invest in Olympus.

Fujifilm’s digital camera REAL 3D W3 ($275) currently being used to take 3D images of the International Space Station (ISS).

Next generation iPhone rumored to adopt thinner and improved front and rear cameras.
Fuji X-Pro1 firmware ver. 1.10 is out – it includes support for their new M mount adapter and other fixes.
Has Canon revealed its mirrorless technology?
David Pogue wrote in the NYTimes that a new “small camera with astonishing photographic results” will be announced in few weeks:

“You cannot believe what’s about to come down the photographic pike. Trust me: If you’re in the market for a small camera with astonishing photographic results, hold off for a few weeks.”
The article appeared online after the Sony RX100 was announced.

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Aquatica A5D Mk III is a new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III camera

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2012

Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Canon 5D Mk III DSLR camera – the A5D Mk III. The standard depth rating is 90m/300ft and can be upgraded to 130m/425ft. The price is $3,199.

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Upcoming Samsung NX lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2012

Here is a more detailed list of the upcoming Samsung NX lenses:

Samsung iFn 12-24mm f/4 OIS ED VCM
Samsung iFn 55mm f/1.8 pancake
Samsung iFn 30mm f/2 pancake (version II)
Samsung iFn 16-50mm f/2.8 OIS SSA
Samsung iFn 70-400mm f/4-5.6 OIS ED VCM

The premium prime NX lenses will be announced in 2013.

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Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 mirrorless APS-C lens patent

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2012

Pentax filed a patent 2012-10830 in Japan for a 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens (28-80mm equivalent) for APS-C mirrorless camera (like the K-01 or maybe for a new mirrorless model):

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Canon Rebel T4i camera,18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom and 40mm f/2.8 pancake lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2012

Canon officillay announced their EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera ($849-$1188), EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens ($199):

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