What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2013

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New from Lexar: four bay USB 3.0 reader hub.

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New from SanDisk: the 256GB Extreme Pro CF card (160MB/S) costs $989.95.

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New products from Think Tank Photo: My 2nd Brain and Powerhouse.


Adobe Photoshop CC 14.1 released with Adobe Generator.

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Sony a3000 now in stock, DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens camera modules to start shipping soon

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2013

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The Sony a3000 camera is currently in stock at Amazon US and Amazon Germany (Amazon UK expects it on September 16th).

Sony Japan announced the release date for the DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens camera modules as October 25, but for some regions the sate is listed as September 27th. For updated pricing and availability check Amazon US, Amazon Germany and Amazon UK.

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This is the Olympus E-7 Four Thirds camera that may never be released *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2013

Update: a reader sent me another picture of the Olympous E-7 Four Thirds camera:

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Olympus did develop an E-7 DSLR based Four Thirds camera, but instead of releasing, they decided to merge the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lines and concentrate only on MFT products in the future. A picture of the Olympus E-7 camera was shown during an official E-M1 presentation in Germany (image source: Pen-and-tell).

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera first impressions

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

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A reader who had the chance to try the just announced Olympus OM-D E-M1 shared his first impressions from the camera:

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The latest 4/3 lens patents from Olympus, Sigma and Konica Minolta

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

Few new lens patents for 4/3 cameras:

Olympus 15mm F2 lens patent
Olympus filed patents for 15mm f/2, 17mm f/1.8 and 17mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for 4/3 sensors.

Sigma 75mm F1.8 lens patent
Sigma filed a patent for 75mm f/1.8 lens (150mm equivalent) for 4/3 sensors.

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Fujifilm to announce X-A1 camera and XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens in the next few days

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2013

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I the next few days (could be as early as tomorrow) Fuji will announce their entry level Х-А1 mirrorless camera which was described to me as "plasticy" and will come in four different colors. Fujifilm will also announce the XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens that was added to their roadmap few months ago. This will most likely be the last announcement from Fujifilm for this year. I do not expect the X-E1 to be replaced before the X-Pro1. The next major announcement (X-Pro2 with a new sensor?) will probably be at the 2014 CES show in January.

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens coming in 2014, new ZUIKO lens roadmap, no more Four Thirds products

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2013

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Last week I reported that Olympus will announce also a new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens. The new lens was briefly mentioned in the E-M1 press release:

"The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO (80–300mm, 35mm equivalent) also joins the new M.ZUIKO PRO lens category. This lens is currently under development, with a planned release in the latter half of 2014. It will be a telephoto zoom lens with a bright constant f2.8 aperture and will feature a dustproof and splashproof construction rugged enough for professional use."

Update: here is another picture of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens from Olympus Nordic:

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Olympus also published a new ZUIKO lens roadmap that revealed two new MFT PRO lenses:

  • M.ZUIKO PRO wide-angle zoom lens
  • M.ZUIKO PRO 150-350mm or similar super-telephoto lens

The Japanese website DC.Watch reported that Olympus has merged their Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lines and in the future will focus only on Micro Four Thirds products. The E-5 camera (marked as discontinued) and current Four Thirds lenses will still be sold in retailers (Google translation):

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Hasselblad to launch its first retail store in Japan

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2013

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Just like Leica (who followed Apple's example) Hasselblad is about to launch its first-ever retail store in Tokyo, Japan. Currently none of the major US stores are carrying the latest Lunar or Stellar cameras.

Press release:

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