Fuji X100 update

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

Today Fuji officially announced the X100 camera to the US market (?). This means only one thing: pre-orders are now accepted. Price and delivery dates are unchanged. Here are the latest FujiFilm X100 updates:

    • Fuji X100 OVF display explained:

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    Olympus SZ-10, TG-610, VR-330, VR-320, VG-110 point and shoot cameras released

    By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

    Olympus released a new batch of point and shoot cameras:

    Olympus SZ-10 model

    • 14-Megapixel CCD, 18x optical zoom lens, and DUAL IS to reduce picture blur
    • Magic Filters can be recorded in HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)
    • 3-inch, 460K dots High-resolution LCD monitor to enjoy viewing photos you just took

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    Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan:

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    One SLD and four FLD glass elements compensate for color aberration and provide high image quality.Three glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens give advanced performance and compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens has superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed auto focus, while allowing full-time manual focus override. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11.0″) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.4. In addition, this lens features splash proof design for use in harsh conditions.

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    Sony to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Sony officially announced today that it will disclose the specifications of the E-mount (Sony NEX product line) to other lens manufacturer without a licensing fee. This will make the competition in the mirrorless market even more interesting.

    Full press release after the break:

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    Pentax announces the K-5 Silver and Optio WG-1 cameras, D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    The previously rumored Pentax K-5 Silver, 645 25mm f/4 lens and Optio WG-1 got released today. The only still missing camera is the Pentax RZ-18 Optio.

    Full press releases after the break:

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    Komamura joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Komamura Corporation also announced today that they are joining the  Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. Komamura was founded in 1947 and was the original designer of the Horseman professional camera system (see corporate profile). Their current product line can be seen here. Komamura also imports photo equipment from Europe and the USA and are the exclusive distributor in Japan for the following brands:

    Full press release after the break:

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    Carl Zeiss also joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Just 3 days after Schneider-Kreuznach, Carl Zeiss also announced that they are joining the Micro Four Thirds system standard group. Back in September of 2009 Zeiss announced a Micro 4/3 versions of their Compact Prime CP.2 lenses.

    Maybe after all, the m4/3 standard will survive even without the backing of the heavyweight category (Nikon & Canon). What do you think?

    Full press release after the break:

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    Canon announces EOS Rebel T3i, T3, EF 500mm + 600mm f/4L IS II USM and more

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

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    Canon is the first to start a series of announcements before the CP+ show starts next week:

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    Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens price revealed

    By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2011

    The price of the Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens will be $4999.95 according to an online store product listing. The lens is expected to be released next week  for the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan (February 9-12, 2011) together with the Pentax RZ-18 Optio and probably few other Pentax compact cameras. At least one of the new P&S cameras will be waterproof and will have a built-in GPS.

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    Two new Voigtlander lenses (35mm f/1.1 and 50mm f/1.4)

    By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2011

    Recently Voigtlander discontinued their Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens and the rumor is that a new 35mm f/1.1 version will be added to their current Color-Skopar f/2.5 PII and the Nokton Classic f/1.4 models. A second 50mm f/1.4 lens is also in development to compliment the Nokton f/1.1

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