Sigma shows 30mm f/2.8 E-mount lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011
Sigma E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens prototype

Sigma E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens prototype

After Sigma endorsed Sony’s decision to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses, they showed their first prototype of a E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens for Sony NEX system at the CP+ show in Japan.

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Sony A77 and other prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

Sony A77 camera prototype

At the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan Sony will also display a prototype of the upcoming Alpha 77 camera (replacement of the current A700) which will have translucent mirror technology, new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, full HD video (AVCHD) with continuous AF. The camera is expected to be released later in the year (before Cliq).

Other Sony prototypes: new flash, battery grip and 500mm f/4 lens which will have new control buttons, incl. 15x image magnification:

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Sony NEX (E-mount) roadmap

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011


The above NEX roadmap shows that Sony will be releasing new 24mm (Zeiss), 30mm, 50mm and 55-200mm lenses for their E-mount system in 2011. For 2012 there should be a new high performance standard zoom G lens, a wide angle zoom and another mid-telephoto lens.

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Olympus shows a concept mock-up of a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

During the CP+ show Olympus will display a concept M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Zuiko lens brand. This looks like the first step from Olympus towards a high end digital PEN model which is rumored to be announced by the end of the year. Read the whole Zuiko brand story after the break:

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Fuji X100 update

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

Today Fuji officially announced the X100 camera to the US market (?). This means only one thing: pre-orders are now accepted. Price and delivery dates are unchanged. Here are the latest FujiFilm X100 updates:

    • Fuji X100 OVF display explained:

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    Olympus SZ-10, TG-610, VR-330, VR-320, VG-110 point and shoot cameras released

    By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

    Olympus released a new batch of point and shoot cameras:

    Olympus SZ-10 model

    • 14-Megapixel CCD, 18x optical zoom lens, and DUAL IS to reduce picture blur
    • Magic Filters can be recorded in HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)
    • 3-inch, 460K dots High-resolution LCD monitor to enjoy viewing photos you just took

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    Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan:

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    One SLD and four FLD glass elements compensate for color aberration and provide high image quality.Three glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens give advanced performance and compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens has superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. Incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed auto focus, while allowing full-time manual focus override. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11.0″) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.4. In addition, this lens features splash proof design for use in harsh conditions.

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    Sony to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Sony officially announced today that it will disclose the specifications of the E-mount (Sony NEX product line) to other lens manufacturer without a licensing fee. This will make the competition in the mirrorless market even more interesting.

    Full press release after the break:

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    Pentax announces the K-5 Silver and Optio WG-1 cameras, D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    The previously rumored Pentax K-5 Silver, 645 25mm f/4 lens and Optio WG-1 got released today. The only still missing camera is the Pentax RZ-18 Optio.

    Full press releases after the break:

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    Komamura joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

    By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2011

    Komamura Corporation also announced today that they are joining the  Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. Komamura was founded in 1947 and was the original designer of the Horseman professional camera system (see corporate profile). Their current product line can be seen here. Komamura also imports photo equipment from Europe and the USA and are the exclusive distributor in Japan for the following brands:

    Full press release after the break:

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