Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 pictures

Here are the first Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 pictures. More info coming soon.

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Sony a900 discontinued in the US

After the Sony a900 was already discontinued in Japan and Hong Kong, now B&H has also listed the camera as discontinued. The a900 was announced in September, 2008. RIP.

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Panasonic files a patent for in-camera image stabilization

Panasonic has a pending patent in Japan for in-camera image stabilization system. This solution will also prove image stabilization for third party lenses.

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Quick 2012 NAB Show recap

The talk of the NAB show this year is the new Blackmagic cinema camera (priced at $3000):

"Blackmagic Cinema Camera features an amazing 2.5K image sensor with a wide 13 stops of dynamic range for a true digital film camera. You get a built-in SSD recorder, popular open standard uncompressed RAW and compressed file formats, compatibility with quality EF and ZE mount lenses, LCD touchscreen monitoring plus metadata entry..."

Few more video reports after the break.

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Carl Zeiss 70-200/T2.9 and 35, 50, 85/T1.5 lenses announced

For the NAB 2012 show Carl Zeiss announced the previously rumored 70-200/T2.9 CZ.2 Compact Zoom lens ($19,900) and three new 35mm, 50mm, 85mm/T1.5 CP.2 Compact Prime Super Speed lenses ($4,500):

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What else is new?

Rayqual announced nine different Fuji X-Pro 1 adapters for various lens mounts. You can see some samples taken with the Kipon L/M-FX adapter on LeicaRumors.

Fujinon 19-90mm T2.9 motorized lens for Super35/APS-C cameras.

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Pentax lens price increase coming to the UK as well

After the price increase in the US, the price of Pentax lenses will be going up in the UK as well according to this post on PentaxForums. I still have not seen the new prices on Jessops or Amazon UK.

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Sony a37 listing appeared on Irish online store

A month ago Sony announced their new a57 SLT camera. The Sony a35 model has already been discontinued and is expected to be refreshed soon. An Irish online store had a listing for a Sony Alpha SLT-A37 camera kit priced at €649.99 and body only for €499.99.

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