DxOMark on the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A: “best performing APS-C zoom”

By PR admin | Published: July 21, 2013

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DxOmark tested the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens for Canon mount ($799) and labeled it as the "best performing APS-C zoom":

"With the introduction of this model, Sigma has the best performing zoom of its type. The DxOMark score of 25 points puts well ahead of both the full-frame Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM and the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (though bear in mind those lenses become the equivalent to a 38-112mm on a Canon APS-C body)."

Here are few comparisons between the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 and other lenses (even some primes):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2013

Polaroid-socialmatic-camera
Polaroid Socialmatic camera, which was shown as a concept last year, will be priced at $299 and will run on Android OS.

20MP Sony Xperia smart phone with 20MP camera sensor.
New Sony Xperia smart phone is rumored to have a 20MP camera sensor.

Toshiba-fastest-SDHC-memory-cards
Toshiba announced world’s fastest-writing SDHC memory cards with writing speeds of up to 240 MB/s and reading speeds of up to 260 MB/s.

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Fujiflm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X slide films discontinued

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2013

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Freestyle Photographic Supplies posted on their Facebook page a Fujifilm marketing bulletin announcing the discontinuation of Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X slide films. The Neopan 100 is the only remaining Fujifilm B&W film. For slide film your options are: Fujifilm Provia 100F, Velvia 100 and Velvia 50.

You can stock up on the soon to be discontinued Fujifilm film at those online retailers:

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The new Hasselblad Stellar camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2013
Hasselblad Stellar camera with Olive wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Olive wood grip

Those are the first leaked images of the upcoming Hasselblad Stellar compact camera. Similar to the Lunar, the Stellar will be based on the Sony RX100 model. The major difference compared to the RX100 seems to be the Italian wood handgrip and camera housing material. The official announcement will be on July 26th. The price is expected to be between $1,600-$3,200 depending on the selected materials. At least six different grips, mainly made out of exotic wood, will be available:

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Mahogany wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Mahogany wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Wenge wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Wenge wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Walnut wood grip

Hasselblad Stellar camera with Walnut wood grip

Two more photos after the break:

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Sony rumored to announce lens/sensor combo attachment for smart phones

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2013

Sony camera attachment for smart phones

It seems that Sony is working very hard to capitalize on the growing smart phones market. The latest rumors describe a new device in the form of a lens that will have a built in sensor, battery and memory that attaches to a smart phone and transmits the captured images to the phone via NFC and Wi-Fi. The first unit is rumored to have the sensor and lens from the RX100MII camera (1" sensor and 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9 Zeiss lens).

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Panasonic DMC-GX7 name registered with the Taiwan NCC agency

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2013

Panasonic DMC-GX7

The Taiwanese NCC government agency has a registration for the Panasonic DMC-GX7 camera (see rumored specs). The official announcement of the new camera is expected in the next 1-2 months.

Via Digicame-info

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 camera quietly announced

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2013

Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ7-camera

B&H and Adorama now have a listing for a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 superzoom camera (60x optical zoom). I could not find any official information on Panasonic's website or anywhere else on the Web.

Update: the FZ70 is now officially announced. There is also a new Panasonic XS3 compact camera:

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-XS3 compact camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 camera specifications:

  • 16.1MP 1/2.3" BSI MOS Sensor
  • Venus Engine Image Processor
  • Lumix DC Vario 60x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 20-1200mm
  • 3.0" 460k-Dot LCD Monitor
  • 0.20" 202k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
  • Full HD 1080i AVCHD Video at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wind Shield Zoom Microphone
  • POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode
  • Creative Controls, Panorama, and Retouch
  • Price: $399
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Additional details on the upcoming Fuji X-Pro1 and X-E1 firmware updates

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2013

Fujifilm X logo

During the last product announcement Fujifilm also promised new firmware updates that will introduce focus peaking for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras. Today the company published additional information on what to expect on July 23 when the firmware updates will be officially released:

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