The latest patents from Tamron, Canon and Ricoh

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2015

Tamron 90mm f:2.8 Macro full frame mirrorless lens patent
→ Tamron filed a patent for a 90mm f/2.8 Macro full frame mirrorless lens.

Canon 9-18mm f:3.5-4.5 APS-C mirrorless lens patent
→ Canon has a patent for a 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 APS-C mirrorless lens.

Canon EF-M lens adapter patent
→ Canon filed a patent for EF-M lens adapter with improved AF speed.

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Rumors: the Pentax full frame DSLR camera to start shipping in October with a 2,000 Euros price tag

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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Tiendapentaxeros reports that the Pentax full frame DSLR camera is supposed to start shipping in October this year with a 2,000 Euros price tag (around $2,200, US prices are usually lower). Ricehigh believes that this information is correct since Tiendapentaxeros has a very good connection with Pentax headquarter.

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After layoffs and a new $50 million investment, Lytro will concentrate on virtual reality and video

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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I guess the Lytro camera concept did not go so well. Re/code now reports that Lytro is going to cut "between 25 and 50 people from its 130 person workforce" after raising an additional $50 millions. The company is planning to concentrate on virtual reality and video in the future:

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Deal of the day: up to 73% off refurbished Samsung NX300, NX1000 and NX2000 cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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For a limited time Amazon has up to 73% off refurbished Samsung NX300, NX1000 and NX2000 mirrorless cameras. More information on this deal is available here. This Amazon GoldBox offer will expire in 12 hours.

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Pentax K-S2 camera now shipping, currently in stock

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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The latest Pentax K-S2 DSLR camera is now shipping. Most kits are currently in stock.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2015

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→ The UK price of the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was announced: £799.99

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→ Meike announced a new MK-XT1 battery grip for the Fuji X-T1 camera. They also have a new TTL flash for Fuji cameras: MK320 F Speedlite.

Olympus OM-D E-M5II cameraCanon EF 11-24mm f:4L USM lens
→ Both the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera and Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens should start shipping this week. Update: the E-M5 II is now in stock.

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→ Hasselblad announced a new aerial imaging camera.

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Canon C700x cinema camera rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2015

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I am not sure if this is legit - here is the leaked information on a new  Canon C700x cinema camera:

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How to tackle the collapsing camera market (video)

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

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A very interesting presentation by Mayflower Concepts at the 2015 CES show on how to tackle the collapsing camera market:

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