New: Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS lens for APS-C cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2013

Samyang-16mm-f_2-ED-AS-UMC-CS-lens-for-APC-S-cameras

Last week I mentioned that Samyang will be releasing two new APS-C lenses this summer. According to Samyang's Facebook page, one of the new lenses will be 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS. The US price will be $449. Here are the known specs:

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Canon introduces new instant rebates: up to $200 off DSLR cameras and kits

By PR admin | Published: May 26, 2013

Canon-rebates
Canon-instant-rebate-deals

Canon introduced a new, up to $200 instant rebates on their DSLR body and kit combos. Most of the listing are with free shipping and some include also free accessories and 2% back in rewards. The new savings are set to expire on June 22, 2013.

You can see all rebate listings here.

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Sony deals of the week

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2013

Sony-camera-deals

It looks like Sony is trying to move some products before the beginning of the summer with their latest instant savings. Those offers are valid in the US until May 31, 2013:

Sony-NEX-3N-mirrorless-camera

Sony NEX-3n with 16-50mm lens for $448 ($50 off, free shipping, 2% in rewards, free DVD).

Sony NEX-5r front

Sony NEX-5R body for $498 ($150 off, free shipping, 2% in rewards, free accessories).

Sony-NEX-F3

Sony NEX-F3 with 18-55mm lens for $379 (free shipping).

Sony-NEX-6

Sony NEX-6 body for $748  (free shipping, 2% in rewards, free accessories).

Sony-a77-camera

Sony a77 body for $998 ($200 off, free shipping, 2% in rewards, free DVD)

Sony-a99

Sony a99 body for $2,798 (with free Sony HVL-F60M wireless shoe mount flash, Sony VG-C99AM vertical grip, free shipping, 2%in rewards).

Sony 64GB SDXC class 10 UHS-1 memory card

Sony 64GB SDXC class 10 UHS-1 memory card for $36.45 ($17.21 off, free shipping).

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2013

Sigma-35mm-F1.4-DG-HSM-lens

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts are already shipping in the US and are currently in stock.

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens details

Fujifilm released new firmware updates for the X-E1 and X-Pro 1 cameras which improves the AF performance of the new 55-200mm lens.

Topaz-labs-Clarity

Topaz labs released new Photoshop plugin called Clarity.

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Ricoh GR now shipping, additional coverage, Nikon Coolpix A comparison

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2013

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Several readers informed me that the new Ricoh GR is already shipping in the US. At some point the camera was available in stock at Amazon, mainly from third party resellers. DxOMark published their latest test results and the GR scored slightly below the Nikon Coolpix A (see review):

Ricoh-GR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-A-vs-Fuji-X100

Ricoh GR ($796.95) vs. Nikon Coolpix A ($1,096.95) cameras shootout:

Some additional Ricoh GR coverage from around the Web:

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Samyang to announce two new APS-C lenses this summer

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2013

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Samyang is rumored to announce two new APC-S lenses this summer. Those will be brand new designs and not a "remakes" of existing lenses. I do not have other details at that point. Stay tuned for more info.

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Leica coming out with a Mini M camera on June 11

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2013

Leica Mini M camera
Leica Mini M camera teaser

Leica will be announcing a new Mini M camera on June 11, 2013. The information I received is that the new camera will be made in Germany and it will not be based on an existing Panasonic model. Folow LeicaRumors for the latest updates.

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Panasonic GX2 rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2013
Panasonic-Lumix-GX1-camera

The current Panasonic GX-1 model

Panasonic will soon be replacing their Lumix GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera. Here is the first wave of rumored specifications for the new model that could be called GX2 (the name is not confirmed yet):

  • Tiltable built-in viewfinder
  • Fastest shutter speed at 1/8000s
  • New 18MP sensor
  • Image stabilization

Via Digicame-info

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