SLR Magic takes over the Noktor brand, shows a 28mm f/2.8 NEX lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

SLR Magic contacted me to clarify the recent reports about them taking over Noktor’s website which happened just few days after Noktor officially closed it down. Obviously the old Noktor company went out of business. SLR Magic will now design Noktor lenses and sell Noktor products under the SLR Magic brand. No specific plans were given for the future of the Noktor 50mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds but SLR Magic representative confirmed that they are planing to continue the Noktor line with ultra fast lenses.

Next month SLR Magic will start shipping a new 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Sony NEX system:

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The latest rebates from Canon, Panasonic, Gitzo, Olympus and Adobe

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

After the earthquake in Japan, many companies have significantly reduced or completely eliminated their instant rebate programs. Canon currently has three different lens rebates:

See also the latest rebates from

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Fuji FinePix X100 camera accessories (updated)

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

I updated this post with several new Fuji X100 accessories:

Since I got my Fuji X100 two weeks ago, I spent some time online looking for accessories. First, the official accessories from Fujifilm: leather case LC-X100, lens hood + adapter ring LH-X100, adapter ring only AR-X100, flash EF-20 and flash EF-42:

Here is what else you can get:

Soft release

Similar to a Leica M rangefinder, the release button of the Fuji X100 is pretty low and an optional soft release could be helpful. Various options are available on eBay, or you can just get this one from Adorama for $2.49. Here are three different soft releases on the Fuji X100 – I personally prefer the first one:

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Samsung NX camera prototypes

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

In addition to yesterday’s video, Samsung has posted several related Q&A on their website which includes also a picture of several prototype cameras. One of them has three manual dials on top. Samsung is expected to release the NX20 and NCX200 this summer and it will be interesting to see if one of them will have a retro look with manual dials, similar to the Fuji X100.

Thanks gh42!

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How Samsung plans for their future NX lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

After the NX lens developer interview, here is another interesting video on how Samsung plans for their future NX lenses:

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Sony NEX C3, a35, 30mm Macro lens and NEX flash to be announced on June 3rd, 2011

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2011

 

 

 

On June 3rd, 2011 Sony will announce the following new products:

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Fuji Finepix X100 frequently asked questions

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2011

Here is a 38 minutes video on Fuji Finepix X100 frequently asked questions from the Fujiguys – a must watch if you own this camera:

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Olympus 12mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2011

 

Digicame-info reports that Olympus will release a 12mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds in June. The production has already started last month in the Tatsuno plant in Japan.

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New Sony NEX flash

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2011

Together with the NEX C-3 and a35, Sony will announce also a new NEX flash. Here are some additional specs:

  • Flash guide number: GN20
  • Bounce capabilities
  • Coverage: 24-50mm
  • This flash will not need batteries, it will use the NEX camera as a power source
  • Price: around $150
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Sony NEX 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens (E-mount) specs

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2011

Here are are the detailed specs of the upcoming Sony 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens for NEX cameras (E-mount):

  • 7 elements, 6 groups
  • 3 aspherical elements, 1 ED element
  • minimum focusing distance: 10 cm
  • 1:1 magnification
  • 49mm filter size
  • weight: 138g
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