Canon files a patent for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Canon applied for a patent in Japan for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens:

For comparison, here is the diagram of the current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens:

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Tamron to release a new AF 18-270mm VC lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010
The current Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom lens

The current Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom lens

Tamron is working on a new version of its current AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens that should be released soon. Initially this lens was scheduled to be released at Photokina, but then it was delayed. The new lens is expected to be significantly smaller than its predecessor (the current model weights 550g|19.4oz).

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Mysterious Olympus device submitted to the FCC

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

The device above was recently submitted to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for approval. Engadget speculates that this could be a GPS unit or file transfer device for the Olympus PEN system, since it matches its accessory port located below the hot shoe. For comparison, here is an external PEN microphone:

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Panasonic GF2

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

Panasonic GF2 camera (replacement of the GF1) will be announced this week. The new GF2 should be the smallest mirrorless camera to date and will use the Panasonic G2 12MP sensor (Panasonic already confirmed that they will not use the 16MP sensor form the GF2). Korean Radio Research Agency already has an entry for a “Panasonic PKL-DMC-GF2” camera:

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Rumor: Apple to buy Sony?

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2010

Steve Jobs hinted recently that Apple could make a very strategic acquisition:

“We strongly believe that one or more very strategic opportunities may come along, that we can take, that we’re in a unique position to take advantage of because of our strong cash position”

“We would like to continue to keep our powder dry, because we do feel that there are one or more strategic opportunities in the future.”

And the rumor is that this strategic opportunity could be Sony. As a result of that, Sony stock went up but it seems that today the dust is settling down and everything is getting back to normal.

Read more on this story at Macrumors and Crunchgear.

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New wide angle pinhole cap for Micro 4/3 cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

New wide angle pinhole cap for Micro 4/3 cameras is now available – see the sample photographs after the break:

The Pinwide is the worlds widest digital pinhole cap! Because the Micro 4/3 systems have no mirror, we were able to recess the cap into the body of the camera. This allows us to get a super wide angle of 11mm – equivalent of 22mm on a 35mm camera. This super wide angle creates a beautiful natural vignette.

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Is this a new Canon camera?

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

Update: this just in – it seems that the person holding the camera is associated with Canon.

Those pictures were taken today in New York City – they show an unidentified Canon camera housed in a sound blimp. Now, using a sound blimp (used to reduce the sound of the camera’s mirror and shutter) makes a lot of sense if you are shooting at a golf game or a theatrical performance, but on the streets of New York? Maybe they used the blimp to cover up a new Canon camera?

For comparison, this is how the back of the Canon EOS 1d Mark III and 1d Mark IV looks like:

What do you think? Is this a new Canon camera?

Full size pictures after the break. Thanks to Vlad from the PurseBlog for sending those in.

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Adobe announces Lightroom 3.3 release candidate

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

Adobe today announced Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 release candidates. The new versions include support for some of the latest cameras:

  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon Coolpix P7000
  • Nikon D3100
  • Canon PowerShot S95
  • Canon PowerShot G12
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
  • Samsung NX100
  • Samsung TL350 (WB2000)

New lens profile added for:

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Samyang AE 14 mm f/2,8 ED AS IF UMC lens (F-mount) price and availability

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2010

The new Samyang AE 14 mm f/2,8 ED AS IF UMC lens for Nikon F mount, will be available for sale in two months (December 2010 – January 2011). Recommended retail price is €329 (around $450). In the US, Samyang products can be purchased on eBay.

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Samsung NX 18-55mm f/2.8 lens?

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2010

This picture appeared in National Geographic and according to the snippet, it was captured with Samsung NX10 and 18-55mm f/2.8 lens. Samsung currently has only a 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 lens in their lineup. Samsung NX10 roadmap for 2011 mentions only a new 16mm /f2.8 and a 60mm f/2.8 lenses. Maybe a typo?

Via dpreview

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