New Sigma cameras to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Shinzo Fukui (Brand director at Sigma Corp.) posted this on Twitter:

“Announcement of new models will be presented at the CP + scheduled for 4:00 tomorrow afternoon.”

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera pricing (US)

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

This will be the US pricing for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera that will be announced tonight at 9 p.m. EST:

  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 body only: $1000
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 14-42mm lens: $1100
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 12-50mm lens: $1300
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Fuji X-Pro1 available for pre-order in the UK

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Jessops (UK) is now taking pre-orders for the Fuji X-Pro1.

See US pre-order options here.

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First picture of the Samusung NX20 mirrorless camera?

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

This is supposed to be the first picture of the upcoming Samsung NX20 camera. More to come, stay tuned.

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Canon announces three new lenses and ten PowerShot cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM lensCanon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM lens

Few minutes after the Nikon D800 announcement, Canon announced three new lenses and ten PowerShot cameras:

  • Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II ($2,299.00)
  • Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM (799.95)
  • Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM ($849,99)
  • Canon PowerShot A4000 IS, A3400 IS, A2400 IS, A2300, A1300, A810, ELPH 530 HS, ELPH 320 HS, SX260 HS, D20 (see prices here)

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The latest Canon instant rebates double on selected items

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2012

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Olympus SZ-31MR and TG-820 specs

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2012
Olympus SZ-31MR

Olympus SZ-31MR

Here are the basic specs of the Olympus SZ-31MR and TG-820 compact cameras that will be announced in the next two days:

Olympus SZ-31MR

  • 16MP 1/2.3 CMOS sensor
  • 25-600mm equivalent 24x zoom
  • lens: f/3 – f/6.9
  • 3 in. touch screen (920k dots)
  • ISO 80-6400
  • dual Image Stabilization
  • in camera panorama function
  • 200 shots battery life

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Canon PowerShot D20

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2012

You knew that when Nikon released their new underwater Coolpix S30 camera, Canon would follow. And they did – with the Canon PowerShot D20. I don’t believe in conspiracy theories, but Nikon and Canon must schedule their press announcements together.

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Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical lens for Micro Four Thirds announced

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2012

The Voigtländer Nokton 0.95 / 17.5mm MFT lens is now official:

  • Format: Micro Four Thirds
  • Elements/groups: 13/9
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.15 m
  • Angle: 64.6 °
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Diameter x Length, Weight: 63.4 x 80mm, 540 g
  • Price: 1300 €

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This is the new Olympus TG-820 waterproof/shockproof camera

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2012

This is how the new Olympus Tough TG-820 camera will look like. The TG-820 will be the replacement of the previous TG-810 model. Announcement should be either tomorrow or on Wednesday.

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