Samyang 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2009

This lens just got announced in Europe (September 16th European time):

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“The lens is designed to work both with cameras equipped with a matrix of full frame and APS-C matrix. Its optical structure is based on 14 elements in 12 groups optical. It was equipped with two type-ED lens and two hybrid aspherical elements and high-quality anti-reflection coating. Through such a lens solutions provide the highest quality imaging. The field of view for 35mm cameras with the matrix is 114 degrees, while the APS-C matrix is 92.5 degrees (in the case of cameras from Canon 89 degrees). Minimum focusing distance is 0.28 meters. Will be provided with bayonet systems from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony. Release date in Poland is in November 2009, more information soon on www.samyang.pl Below is a diagram of construction of optical lens.”

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Sony will have a photography related press conference on September 23rd

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2009

sony-exmor-r-sensorI have no confirmation yet, but the press conference may be related to the Twilight Football event that promotes Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor. Not sure if new products will be announced on that event. At that point the Exmor R CMOS sensor technology is impplemented only in Handycams and the Cybershot WX1. Stay tuned for more.

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18 wide-angle lens with EF (Canon) bayonet mount

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2009

Another rumor (previously reported here) came out to be true today: Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 3,5/18 wide-angle lens with EF (Canon) bayonet mount.

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Full press release after the jump:

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Sony CCD SuperHAD II sensor

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2009

This is another anonymous picture I received for the Sony CCD SuperHAD II sensor:

CCD FF SuperHAD II

and this is the cryptic text that came with it:

  • Series ICX (66X?) the blue band confirms it.
  • 20 connection pins
  • 43.3 Diagonal Width (36x24mm 3:2)
  • T 2.7?
  • is very like to ICX413 of 6MPx Sony CCD…
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New Sony full frame sensor CCD SuperHAD II with 34.8MP

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2009

I received the following anonymous tip about the new full frame (35mm) CCD SuperHAD II sensor with 34.8 mega pixels. It is expected to come out the next year in a high resolution studio Alpha camera. This camera is expected to be the same level as the Leica S2 (but much cheaper I guess). No anti-aliasing filter, electronic shutter with high flash sync with a new anti-blooming structure. Also, new Carl Zeiss and Sony G prime lenses will be announce with this camera. There is some more information on Sony’s website for this CCD SuperHAD II sensor.

I will say it again: Sony is very aggressive in the DSLR market and should not be underestimated. They already have capture some significant market share and imho this trend will continue in the future. The big question is who will be the market share looser(s)?

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35mm CCD SuperHAD II 2

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Ritz Camera no longer does business with Sigma (rumor)

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2009

This could be based on the rumor that Nikon injected an undisclosed amount of money in Ritz Camera in order to bring it back to life. Maybe this is now Nikon’s payday – they will not carry Sigma lenses any longer.

I did a search on Ritz website for Sigma:

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Via Nikon Rumors Forum

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“Canon will make one of its largest and most important launches in the company’s history”

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2009

What is Canon planing to announce on 09.29.09?

I guess 09.09.09 is over, but 09.29.09 is also a good date to announce a new product. Canon also thinks so with this new teaser:

Canon-Announcement-Teaser-2009-09-29

Translation:

“During this fall, Canon will make one of its largest and most important launches in the company’s history and we hope you can attend. During a luncheon, you are invited to listen to CEO Jouko Tuouminen, Marketing presiden Monica Forsberg and trend analyst Magnus Lindkvist, talking about tomorrows trends and factors of success in the continually more digitalized everyday life.”

Pretty bold statement. Of course the new product may not be photography related – doesn’t the box looks too big for a camera/lens?

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Diagram of new AF system from Sony

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2009

Rumor: this new AF system from Sony will be part of the new Alpha 7xx series. Here is what my source was able to recollect:

  • 9 square AF marks
  • all simple cross
  • central double cross (like A 700 and A 900)
  • 10 linear (not selectable or visible) AF assistant
  • all sensors f/4 (yes, no f/5.6)
  • central sensor f/2.8

And this is the diagram I received with that rumor:

New_Alpha_serie_7_AF_system

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Some RED updates/rumors

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2009

RED 6×17 camera rumors: I received some information that the Red 617 sensor is currently being tested and there is a working prototype. It is just not capturing at full frame rate for video as of now.

red-617-sensor

FYI, the RED 617 Mysterium Monstro sensor has 261,352,000 pixels, while both human eyes have 252 million rods + cons (source).

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Samsung NX will have lens based optical stabilisation

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2009

Via Amateurphotographer

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