Samsung developed the world's first sensor that can capture both an RGB and range (or depth) image at the same time. (via Gizmodo)
There is a new patent for a Samsung Galaxy camera (via Androidandme).
Samsung also announced a new 8MP camera phone sensor with backside illumination, zero shutter lag, 1.4um pixel pitch with 120fps 720p or 240fps slow motion video recording capabilities:
Today the Chinese manufacturer Kipon announced that they will start selling their third party M-mount adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 cameras later this month (they will offer also Nikon and Contax versions). A DCHome forum member has posted several images (and samples) of the Kipon lens adapter. At the 2012 CES show Fujifilm confirmed that they will have their own M-mount adapter coming later in 2012.
The following Fuji X-Pro1 accessories are currently a available for pre-order:
Fujifilm NP-W126 Battery for FinePix X-PRO 1
Fujifilm LC-XPro1 Leather Case for FinePix X-PRO 1
Fujifilm HG-XPro1 Hand Grip for FinePix X-PRO 1
The Pentax K-01 is now shipping in limited quantities in the US (update: B&H and AcePhoto also has some in stock).
Unboxing video:
Here are the results of the poll posted here few weeks ago:
Here are the specs of the new, yet to be announced, Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens:
Adobe just officially released Lightroom 4 (as expected). The full version costs $149.00 and is now available for pre-order at B&H.
The upgrade version costs $79.
For student and teacher edition click here.
Instant download options available on adobe.com.
Check also Amazon's pre-order options.
After Samyang confirmed on Facebook their plans for a 24mm tilt-shift lens, I received this image from megapiksel. The aperture range is f/3.5-32. No other information is available at that point.
Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens on March 16th, 2012. The lens is expected to start shipping in May, 2012. The angle of view will be 110 degrees. The lens will have a 95mm filter thread. The widest Zeiss lens for DLSR cameras is currently the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ($1,395.00). Zeiss produces also the Super Wide Angle 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZM lens for M-mount ($4,600.00). The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 is expected to be available for Canon and Nikon mounts (not sure at that point for any other mounts).
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