New Ricoh 16MP 24-85mm GXR unit in early 2012

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2011

Update on yesterday’s post: today Ricoh Japan announced a new GXR unit with 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor and 24-85mm lens. The unit will be available in early 2012. No further details were provided.

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New GXR zoom module announcement tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2011

The latest Ricoh products (and two Voigtlander M lenses)

Christian Sorega wrote on his blog that a new GXR zoom module is expected to be announced tomorrow:

“As a treat for the people joining this meetup Ricoh released some information about the upcoming GXR zoom module. The official announcement will be on Monday so you have to wait till then for all the details but you can get a very good idea what to expect from reading my last London meetup report.”

The new zoom module is expected to be 24-80mm f/2.8.

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Another Fuji LX10 mockup

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2011

This is just another mockup of the Fuji LX10 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera based on the previously leaked pictures.

Source: jonkerburger

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What else is new? (Fujifilm X-S1 and more)

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2011

The previously leaked Fujifilm X-S1 camera is now officially announced and priced at £699 – check out the officially website and  sample images. Fujifilm X-S1 key features:

  • High quality Fujinon 26x optical zoom covering 24-624mm (35mm equivalent) with Intelligent Digital Zoom boosting range up to 1248mm
  • Superb build quality and finish with rubberised coating and metal dials
  • 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
  • Up to 10 frames-per-second shooting
  • Large EVF with 1.44 million pixels and 26 degree viewing angle
  • Tiltable three-inch rear LCD with Sunny Day mode
  • Full HD video
  • PASM modes
  • Raw file format
  • Film simulation modes
  • Macro focusing down to 1cm
  • Lithium battery providing up to 500 shots per charge
  • Optical image stabilisation
  • 360° Motion Panorama mode
Some X-S1 hands-on videos after the jump:

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Samyang AE 8mm 1:3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS announced

By PR admin | Published: November 25, 2011

Kraków, November 25th 2011 – Delta Company, the sole distributor of Samyang products for Europe is about to release new lens – Samyang AE 8mm 1:3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS with the Nikon mount. This new, improved version is to replace the previous model without a microprocessor.

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Black Friday deals (up to 47% off Panasonic GF3)

By PR admin | Published: November 24, 2011

Tomorrow is Back Friday in the US. Major online retailers like B&H, Amazon and J&R already have their Black Friday deals on their websites. Check also those specials from Adorama:

  • Samsung NX200: Save 17% | Regular Price $899 | Sale Price $749 | Deal valid from 11/20 – 12/3 | Free shipping
  • Panasonic TS10: Save 25% | Regular Price $199 | Sale Price $149 | Deal valid from 11/24 – 11/28 | Free shipping

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Two fingers air concept camera

By PR admin | Published: November 23, 2011

This two fingers air camera is designed by Yeon Su Kim. The concept camera is operated by your fingers gestures. The images/videos are transferred to your smartphone via Bluetooth:

“If you want to click pictures, wear the camera band on your thumb and the shutter button on your forefinger and gesture to click a pic. To take videos, simply curve your fingers to mimic a video camera grip and shoot. The tension from the finger movement triggers the shutter button to operate.”

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Pentax K-r (body only) listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: November 21, 2011

The Pentax K-r body only is listed as discontinued at B&H.

Back in September there were some rumors about a new Pentax DSLR, but later a Pentax rep confirmed that there will be no new cameras announced in 2011.

Via Pentaxforums

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Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens review

By PR admin | Published: November 21, 2011

Today’s guest post review of the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens ($684.88) is written by Xavier Lhospice:

I am 50 years old! I often tend to forget about it, but my body keeps on reminding me, especially my back. Since I was not using my DSLR too often lately, I traded my lovely old Nikon AF-D 60 macro lens for the Leica designed Panasonic 2.8/45 macro lens (price: $684.88).

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Red Scarlet takes 12 seconds to startup

By PR admin | Published: November 21, 2011

The RED Scarlet camera takes 12 seconds to startup (using beta build 2.0.2):

Via Tonaci

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