This just in – Sony NEX 7, NEX 5N, a77 and a65 cameras detailed specs:
Tech-on (Japan) reports that the electronics manufacturer Pioneer has established a joint venture in Brazil and will start producing digital cameras. The production is expected to start later this year. WSJ reprots that the new digital cameras will be available for sale on the Chinese market. The goal is to reach 500,000 units by 2015.
Canon’s patent 2011-145518 for a 16-35mm f/2.8 lens:
SLRMagic confirmed to Photorumors that the full frame Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens will come with a Leica M mount. Here is a picture of the actual prototype on a M9 body:
Samsung published some sample images taken with the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens:
Samsung NX10, 1/40s, f22, 60mm, ISO 100
100% crop of the above image
Some more samples can be found on the SLRclub forum.
LockCircle published a new video on the making of their high end body cap for Canon DSLRs:
The Making of LockCircle, the original camera body cap for EF-Mount.
66 cnc machining steps, 8 chemical hardener treatments, 5 handmade steps.
Inspired by cinematographers using hdslr cameras on feature/commercial tough productions.
Professional locking and sealing features.
ThinkTankPhoto rarely has any sales on their products. Currently you can get 20% off on their Modular and Skin belt systems:
ThinkTankPhoto Modular set
ThinkTankPhoto Skin set
Some more details on the upcoming Sony announcement:
Sony a65 and a77 cameras will also be announced. There is some talk about three new E mount lenses: 24mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.8 and 55-210 f/4.5-6.3 but I do not have any details yet. Sony will announce also new camcorders and other accessories.
Here are the top 10 most visited PhotoRumors posts for July 2011:
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