Rumors: new Pentax K-60 camera and two lenses for CP+ (135-380mm f/4-5.6 and 18-70mm f/2.8-4.5)

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Some new Pentax/Ricoh rumors for CP+ (take them with a grain of salt):

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Official announcement: Olympus OMD E-M10, SP-100, TG-850 cameras and new lenses

Here is the list of all new Olympus products that were just announced (click on link for price information):

Olympus E-M10 (body only black | body only silver | 14-42mm kit black | 14-42mm kit silver | Olympus ECG-1 camera grip for E-M10):

  • Image quality superior to much larger, comparable DSLR cameras
  • Highly compact, classic, all-metal body is more portable than DSLRs, yet premiumlooking, solid and steady to hold
  • Fully compatible with Micro Four Thirds standards thanks to FAST AF autofocus
  • FAST AF with 8fps continuous shooting for capturing fastmoving subjects
  • High-speed, large EVF (electronic viewfinder) with 1.440.000 dots for easy framing and realtime settings adjustment
  • 3-axis Image Stabilisation compensates for movement around the axis of the lens, as well as yaw and pitch, for stable, blur-free stills – and even movies shot on the move
  • Live MOS sensor and next-generation TruePic VII image processor with Fine Detail Technology II for radiant, accurate stills and Full HD movies
  • Built-in WiFi for remote shutter release, Live View mirroring, P, A, S and F control, remote zoom with electronic lenses, Live Bulb preview and image sharing directly on compatible smartphone touchscreens
  • Built-in pop-up flash
  • 2 HDR modes, one for processing natural dynamic range, another for artistic expression
  • Interval shooting available with timelapse movie capture
  • Focus Peaking available for manual lenses
  • Live Composite Mode for previewing long exposures in the EVF
  • ISO settings include ISO 100
  • 12 Art Filters, including Diorama II for outstanding defocusing effects with portrait photography
  • Photo Story with three different layout styles
  • Photo and Movie Capture for shooting stills while recording an HD movie.

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Olympus TG-850 and SP-100EE cameras to be announced together with E-M10


In addition to the E-M10, in few hours Olympus will also announce the TG-850 and SP-100EE cameras (see the pictures above). Stay tuned for additional details.

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Sony to release SPA-TA1 tablet attachment for QX10 and QX100 camera modules

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Sony is going to announce a new accessory SPA-TA1 for the QX10 and QX100 lens modules that will allow the camera to be used with tablets as well. The official announcement should be in April. The new attachment will be initially available only in Japan and later will be released worldwide.

Via Ubergizmo

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Shippment dates for the Samsung NX30 camera and two new NX lenses

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The new Samsung NX30 mirrorless camera will start shipping on February 18th, 2014:
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The Samsung NX 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS will be released on April 15th.

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Samsung NX 16-50mm f/2 - 2.8 S ED OIS is scheduled for March 18th.

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New Fujifilm XF lens roadmap: three weather-resistant lenses

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The updated Fujifilm lens X-mount roadmap that was published yesterday with  the announcement of the X-T1 camera is basically the same as the version from early January, the only difference is that three of the future XF lenses are now listed as WR (weather-resistant):

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Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera officially announced

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The Fuji X-T1 camera is now officially announced. The US prices are: $1,299.00 for body only and $1,699.00 for a kit with the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens. Sample images taken with the new camera can be found here. Additional coverage:

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The latest Canon patents: 11-24mm f/4 full frame lens and curved aperture diaphragm

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Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 11-24mm f/4 ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for full frame cameras.

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