Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens announced (model A010)

Tamron 28-300mm f:3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens
Tamron announced a new 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens (Model A010). You can see the patent for that lens here. Additional information:

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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens announced (model B016)

Tamron 16-300mm F:3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens
Tamron  announced a new 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens (model B016):

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Canon G1 X camera replacement to be announced on February 12th

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A quick update on my what to expect at CP+ post: the Canon G1 X camera replacement will be announced on February 12th. You can see some of the previously rumored specifications here. The Canon SX280 camera will also be replaced.

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The price of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: around $1,300

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If you are to believe this Australian website, the price of the new, "crazy good" Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens (see specs and more info here) should be 1,499 AUD with tax (around 1,350 USD). Sigma has not officially announced the price or the release date, but the lens is expected to be significantly more expensive than the 35mm f/1.4 Art.

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New Pentax 645D medium format camera: pictures and some rumors

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The upcoming Pentax 645D medium format camera is rumored to have the same 50MP Sony made CMOS sensor found in the recently announced Hasselblad H5D-50c and PhaseOne IQ250 models. In addition, the new 645D will most likely have video recording capabilities. Here are some pictures of the upcoming Pentax products that will be announced during CP+ next week:

Pentax 645D 2014

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  • Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
  • High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
  • Tilt-type LCD monitor
  • Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

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Ricoh WG-4, WG-20, Pentax 1.4X converter announced, new 645D coming next week

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Ricoh WG-20 WG-4 compact cameras
Ricoh just announced the previously rumored compact cameras and teleconverter:

In addition, there will be a new Pentax 645D 2014 medium format camera announced next week during the CP+ show:

Medium-format digital SLR camera
Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014

  • Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
  • High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
  • Tilt-type LCD monitor
  • Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

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What else is new?

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→ Fuji Japan announced that the XF 10-24mm f/4 OIS lens ($999) is delayed. B&H currently lists the shipping date as April, 2014.
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→ Shimano is now making sport cameras for cyclists.

iPhone-6-camera-rumors
→ The next iPhone 6 is rumored to have a 10+MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and new resin lens filter.

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Sigma will start releasing two charts for lens measurements - geometric and diffraction MTF:

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Canon and Sony

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Ricoh filed a patent for a removable wireless flash.

Canon ring strobe patent
Canon filed a patent in Japan for a ring strobe with a prism design.

Canon 70-400mm f:4.5-5.6 IS lens patent
New Canon 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens patent.

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