The latest Canon rumors

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2012

This is a quick recap of the latest Canon rumors:

At the upcoming PhotoPlus show in New York (October 24-27) Canon may preview a new high megapixel DSLR camera with 46.1MP sensor, 5fps, 16bit and an ISO range of 100-12800. Canon is rumored to introduce also a newly designed sensor that will be used in the upcoming 7D2, 70D and 700D models that are expected to be announced in 2013. Two new f/4 telephoto lenses are rumored for January, 2012.

This Amazon video demonstrating the 6D Wi-Fi capabilities has a reference to a Canon EOS 4D model.

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Adobe announced Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

Adobe announced Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11. Both products are currently available for download on Adobe's website - check their buying guide for more details.

What's new?

Adobe Photoshop Elements 11:

  • A completely refreshed, user-friendly interface featuring the same engine as Adobe Photoshop - the industry standard for digital imaging - includes easily-navigated Quick, Guided and Expert editing modes; one-click options; a helpful Action bar; and big, bold icons to help users get the most from their shots
  • Organize photos based on people, places (via Google maps geo-tagging) or events easily and intuitively
  • New Guided Edits make pro-level effects like tilt-shift, vignettes and high and low-key easy to create
  • New filters – Comic, Graphic Novel and Pen & Ink – inspire creativity by turning photos into stunning illustrations
  • Intelligent Photoshop technology makes it easy to extract objects from different photos
  • Easily share photos via email, Facebook, YouTube™, Vimeo® and more†

Adobe Premiere Elements 11:

  • An entirely new and improved user interface including many of the same updates found in Photoshop Elements 11
  • Add polish with a wide range of great-looking effects, transitions, themes, titles, disc menus and professional-level effects and sound
  • Give videos Hollywood movie styles with FilmLooks; easily apply slow and fast motion effects; dial-in colors with slider controls; effortlessly integrate blends for seamless transitions; and make adjustments with Quick Presets
  • Show off finished creations with integrated video sharing on Vimeo†

You can see a demo of the new features in the following videos:

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Sony to invest $642 million in Olympus

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

According to Reuters, Sony will invest $642 million for a 10% stake of Olympus:

"Sony Corp will likely approve a plan this week to invest 50 billion yen ($642 million) in cash-strapped Olympus Corp, becoming its biggest shareholder with around a 10 percent stake, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters."

Based on previous reports, both companies are expected to work together on developing medical devices and digital camera components.

Update: former Olympus executives plead guilty in fraud trial.

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Samyang T.1.5 85mm AS IF UMC VDSLR lens announced

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2012

Samyang added another lens to their VDSLR lens product line. The new T.1.5 85mm AS IF UMC is based on their standard 85mm f/1.4 lens ($329). Price and release dates were not released.

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DxOMark Olympus OM-D E-M5 test results are out – the best MFT camera so far

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2012

DxOMark published their test results for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera. With an overall score of  71, the E-M5 takes the top rank for all Micro Four Thirds cameras. At Photokina Olympus announced the E-PL5 and E-PM2 which use the same sensor as the E-M5. The Panasonic GH3 is not tested yet.

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Pentax K, Q, 645 lens roadmaps for 2013

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2012

Pentax updated their lens roadmaps for 2013. The K-mount roadmap now includes the recently announced 18-270mm f/3.5-5.6 and 560mm f/5.6. For 2013 the company plans to announce to following new lenses:
  • 12-28mm DA wide zoom lens
  • 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens
  • 120-380mm DA tele zoom lens
  • 18-85mm DA zoom lens
  • DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter

The new Q-mount lens roadmap for 2013 includes:

  • Wide angle lens
  • Telephoto macro lens
  • Mount cap lens
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Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens leaks at Photokina presentation

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2012

Janne Heimonen spotted something interesting in a recent Sigma presentation at Photokina by their CEO Kazuto Yamaki: a listing for a Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens. Sigma currently has only a 300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM lens in their lineup ($3,399). Here is the meaning of Sigma's lens abbreviations:

  • EX - superior build and optical quality
  • DG - for digital SLR cameras
  • OS - Optical Stabilizer
  • APO - Apochromatic
  • HSM - Hyper Sonic Motor

The entire video of the presentation:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2012

  • Nauticam announced NA-650D underwater camera housing for Canon EOS T4i/650D.

  • The Russian company Zenit will resume production of those three lenses:
    • Zenit MC Mir-20M super wide angle lens
    • Zenit Helios 40-2 lens
    • Zenit MS APO "Telezenitar-M 2,8 / 135 telephoto lens

 

  • The back camera inside the new iPhone 5 is made by Sony, the front facing camera is made by Omnivision.

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