Patents update (Canon, Sigma and Panasonic)

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2011

Canon patent for lens with aperture ring:

Canon 100-400mm f/4-5.6 lens patent:

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Another Canon event on October 26th

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2011

In addition to November 3rd, there is another Canon event scheduled for October 26th. This will probably be for a new Pixma printer since Canon, just like Nikon, is not expected to announce a new DSLR any time soon.

The November 3rd announcement will probably be for two new video cameras: one with EF mount, the other with PL mount.

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$100 instant rebate for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is now live

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2011

As promised, here is the $100 instant rebate on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

Before:

After:

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SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2011

I just received some more details and samples of the SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds:

  • 12mm wide angle
  • f/1.6 max aperture (best performance is at f/4)
  • ~2% distortion (optical distortion correction for natural perspective when taking photos of people)
  • 0.15m minimum focus distance
  • 12 step-less aperture blades for always round aperture opening like a cinema lens for better compatibility with GH2 and AF-100
  • Depth of field scale included
  • $499 MSRP
  • Shipping will start around the end of October 2011

SLR Magic is working also on a new 12-36×50 ED sporting scope for Micro Four Thirds. The stand alone SLR Magic 12-36×50 ED spotting scope should be released in October (price $250) and SLR Magic 12-35×50 ED sporting scope for Micro Four Thirds should be released in November (price: $400).

Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens samples:

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This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2011

This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd:

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Sony promises fix to clicking sound when recording video with the NEX-5N

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2011

Several users have reported a clicking sound coming out of the new Sony NEX-5N during video recording (see above clip). It seems that Sony has acknowledged the problem and is promising a “performance improvement”. Here is a quote from Sony support site:

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Fujinon lenses for Canon?

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2011

New rumors indicate that Fuji may announce a new line of Fujinon lenses for Canon EF mount in March, 2012. Now that’s a shocker. Fujifilm recently mentioned in an interview with Reuters that they may re-enter the interchangeable lens camera market with a product that is fully developed in-house, but my guess was that they are talking about a mirrorless camera and lenses.

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Canon will have $100 instant saving on 5D MARKII starting September 25th

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2011

Canon will have $100 instant saving in the US on the 5D MARKII camera starting September 25th (till October 29th).

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RED also prepping for November 3rd

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2011

Canon already revealed their plans for a “historic global announcement” on November 3rd, 2011 in Hollywood. RED’s CEO Jim Jannard also wants to announce their RED Scarlet camera on the same date and he was not shy to mention to stir up the RedForum with his comments:

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No new Canon cameras tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2011

Tomorrow’s Canon announcement will probably be printer related. Check out spectraflow and raykophoto for more details:

“Spectraflow and RayKo Photo Center have partnered with Canon to bring you an event designed to showcase the latest technology from Canon in Digital Photography and Fine Art Printing. At a hands-on stations you can get one-to-one demonstrations of the workflow tools available for use with Canon. This is a great opportunity to test drive the newest cameras, lenses and capture software and see your work printed in beautiful 12-color inkjet.  Get your questions answered by industry experts in an informal hands-on environment.”

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