First picture of the Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 macro lens

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2013

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Zeiss published on Facebook the first picture of their new Touit 2.8/50mm macro lens. B&H has the shipping date is listed as February 27th, 2014. The lens will be available in Sony and Fuji mounts.

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Sigma announces the price and availability of the 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2013

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Sigma set the price of their new Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens at $899 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). The Nikon and Sigma mounts will be available in December, the Sony version will come later. All but the Sony version of the lens have Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) technology to compensate for camera shake.

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Polaroid iM1836 mirrorless camera now shipping

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2013

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The Polaroid iM1836 mirrorless camera (a.k.a. as Nikon 1 ripoff) is now shipping in the US for $299. Here are the main camera specifications:

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Panasonic GH4 Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video coming in 2014

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2013
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Image credit: Panasonic

Panasonic is rumored to announce a new GH4 Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video capabilities in 2014. Here are the first set of specifications:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013

Eye-Fi 32GB Mobi wireless memory card
→Eye-Fi launched a new 32GB Mobi wireless memory card

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→New SLR Magic HyperPrime 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds was announced. Here are the specifications:

  • Technical Data: SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 12mm T1.6 w/ Gear
  • Lens Type: Ultra Fast wide-angle lens with three Tantalum glass elements to ensure superior cinematic performance.
  • Compatible Cameras: All micro four thirds mount cameras
  • Optical Design: 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.15m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
  • Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, 12 aperture blades (circular), Lowest value 11
  • Bayonet: Micro Four Thirds
  • Filter Mount: internal thread for SLR Magic 58/77 RING (optional) lens hood for 77mm filter; filter mount does not rotate.
  • Lens Hood: SLR Magic 58/77 RING (optional)
  • Surface Finish: Black anodized
  • Dimensions: approx. 73/81mm (approx. 2.87 /3.18in) (without/with lens hood)
  • Largest diameter: approx. 60/79mm (approx. 2.36 / 3.11in) (without/with lens hood)
  • Weight: approx. 370g (approx. 13.05oz)

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→New book: Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 II is currently available on Amazon and eBay. More information:

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Some Samsung NX camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013
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The current Samsung NX20 model

The Samsung NX20 camera is rumored to be replaced by two new NX models with different sensors. The two new cameras will be "higher-end" and will have new functions and controls. The company is also working on new high-end lenses.

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The latest lens patents from Canon, Pentax and Sony

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013
Canon 6.7mm f:1.4 lens patent

Canon 6.7mm f/1.4 lens patent

Canon 3.6mm f:1.2 lens patent

Canon 3.6mm f/1.2 lens patent

Canon 12mm f:1.2 lens patent for 1 inch sensor

Canon 12mm f/1.2 lens patent for 1" sensor

The most interesting patent applications this week come from Canon: 6.7mm f/1.4, 3.6mm f/1.2 and 12mm f/1.2 lenses.

Canon 24-70mm f:2.8 IS lens patent

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens patent

Canon 18-300mm f:3.5-5.6 lens patent
Canon also filed patents for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS and 24-80mm f/2.8 IS lenses (full frame).

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New limited edition Ricoh GR camera

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2013

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Ricoh announced a new limited edition GR camera featuring "magnesium-alloy body sheathed in a metallic vintage green wave-tone finish with a high-gloss shine". The price is $899.95 (compared to the $796.95 for the regular model) and it will start shipping next month:

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