Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW lens now shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

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The new Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. Some sample images taken with the lens can be found here. Lens technical specifications and unboxing video:

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New: Ibe Optics 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

Ibe Optics 26mmf f:1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

Ibe Optics announced a new 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This is the same manufacturer that introduced the Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras last week during the 2013 CP+ show.

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Sigma DP-3 available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

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The new 46MP Sigma DP-3 Merril camera (50mm f/2.8 lens) is now available for pre-order with a price tag of $999. The estimated shipping date is early March, 2013. Sample images taken with the DP-3 can be found here.

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

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

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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

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013

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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”

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013
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:

Conventional method using a color fileDeveloped method using a micro color splitter

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

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013

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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?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

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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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