German retailer lists new Samsung NX 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 i-Fn OIS lens

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The German retailer Fotokoch has two new listings (white and black version) for a new Samsung NX 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 i-Fn OIS lens. The entries have a different price (€349) and model number then the previous model. Samsung will probably release the new lens with the rumored NX-R mirrorless camera next month.

There is also a new white Samsung NX 16mm f/2.4 pancake lens (previously available only in black).

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Demo of Ricoh’s 360 degree panoramic camera

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During the 2013 CES show Ricoh displayed a prototype of their new 360 degree panoramic camera. The embedded video below shows how the camera works:

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Panasonic to double sensor’s sensitivity with unique “micro color splitters”

Panasonic to increase sensor sensitivity with unique micro color splitters

Constitution and features compared with the conventional method

Panasonic Japan announced today that they have developed the technology for producing highly sensitive image sensors by using unique "micro color splitters". Read the attached press release for more details:

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Left image: conventional method using a color filer, right image: Developed method using a micro color splitter.

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Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens finally in stock

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The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R wide angle lens is finally in stock at Adorama. Some sample images taken with that lens can be found here. Here is the lens unboxing video from the PCH store:

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What else is new?

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LumoPro published a teaser for their upcoming LP180 Quad Sync Manual Flash.

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Cokin announced Pure Harmonie filters - the thinnest and lightest filters in the world.

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Kodak completes $527 million transaction related to digital imaging patents.

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Lomography introduced a new 400 ISO color negative film which gives naturally infrared results.

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Few images from the Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses shown at the 2013 CP+ show in Japan

The new Zeiss Distagon 55mm f/1.4 lens (click on images for larger view):

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 lens ($2,122.00):

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Pentax confirms their full frame DSLR camera plans (again) *UPDATED*

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Tokina employees confirmed that a new Pentax full frame DSLR camera is under development and prototypes already exist. It seems that Pentax also confirmed their full frame DSLR camera plans in an interview with PentaxForums. Rumors about a full frame Pentax DSLR camera has been circulating since 2009.

Update: here is the video clip from the interview with PentaxForums:

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New: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras

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Another interesting product that was on display during the 2013 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras (pictured on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera). The lens is expected to be released in July, 2013 with a price between ¥120,000 - ¥ 150,000 ($1,200-$1,600). The lens will be available in X mount (Fuji), M mount (Leica), Micro Four Thirds and Canon M.

Via DC.watch

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