New rebates from Tamron, Sony and Quantum

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

Tamron:

Sony:

Sigma:

Canon:

Nikon:

Quantum:

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 lens now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

The freshly announced Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 lens is now available for pre-order at:

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 lens announced

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

Olympus announced their Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 portrait lens that looks exactly like the previously shown prototype. Expect the new lens to start shipping this summer for $900. See also the first sample images.

Main Specifications:

Mount type Micro Four Thirds System
Focal length 75mm(35mm equivalence 150mm equivalent)
Lens construction 9-group, 10 elements (ED element x 3, HR element x 2, etc.)
Angle of view 16°
Closest focusing distance 0.84 m
Maximum image magnification 0.1X(35mm equivalent 0.2X equivalent)
Maximum field size 130 x 173 mm
Number of blades 9 blades (Circular diaphragm)
Maximum aperture f1.8
Minimum aperture f22
Filter size Φ58 mm
Dimensions (Max. diameter x Overall length) Φ64 x 69mm
Weight 305 grams
Provided accessories Lens cap (LC-58E), Lens rear cap (LR-2),Instruction manual, Olympus International Warranty Card

Optional Accessories:

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Fujifilm releases their own adapter for Leica M lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2012

During CES 2012 Fujifilm confirmed that they will be releasing their own adapter for attaching Leica M lenses to the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. There is still no official word from Fuji yet, but the Leica M-Mount adapter for X-Mount cameras is currently listed at Adorama for $199.95. Some third party solutions for using Leica M lenses on the X-Pro1 have been available for months, like the Kipon L/M-FX adapter.

Update: Fujifilm just officially announced the adapter. The adapter can store lens profiles and trigger the correct framelines. Here is the press release and some more images:

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Samsung NX20 now shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

The new Samsung NX20 mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama. Unlike many of the recently announced cameras, there won't be any shortages of the NX20.

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Ricoh patents an impact resistant lens cap

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Ricoh filed a patent 2012-93611 in Japan for an impact resistant lens cap. Here is the translated description taken from the Japanese Patent Office:

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Canon patents for 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Canon filed a patent (2012-88427) in Japan for 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses:

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Pentax K-30 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

The Pentax K-30 is now officially announced. The specs at a glance:

  • Coldproof
  • Large 3 inch LCD
  • Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder
  • 6 frames per second continuous shooting
  • Programmable front and rear e-dials
  • In-camera HDR shooting modes
  • Compact yet durable body
  • 1080p video
  • Live View focus peaking
  • 77 segment metering system
  • ISO speeds up to 25600
  • Traditional, Auto Picture and Scene modes
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA battery compatible
Available Pentax K-30 kits:
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