New Olympus PEN E-PL1 camera on sale for $140, refurbished for $120

By PR admin | Published: October 8, 2012

You can now buy a brand spanking new Olympus PEN E-PL1 camera for $139.95 or a refurbished model for $119.95. The E-PL1 was announced in February , 2010 - it's not even 3 years old yet. The basic specifications are:

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Adobe DNG 1.4 specifications are out

By PR admin | Published: October 8, 2012

Adobe released a quick summary on their blog of their new DNG (Digital Negative) 1.4 specifications. Here is a quick summary:

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Litepanels issues an intellectual property statement

By PR admin | Published: October 8, 2012

Litepanels has an official statement on their website on previous reports that the company is trying to block the import of third party LED lighting for photo and video in the US:

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Plustek OpticFilm 120 film scanner now available for pre-order in the US

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2012

The Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner for both 120mm and 35mm film made several headlines when it was announced few months ago. The scanner is finally available for pre-order in the US at B&H.

Plustek OpticFilm 120 film scanner basic specifications:

  • Scan 35mm negatives/Slides & 120 Film
  • Optical resolution: 5300dpi
  • Color depth: 48-Bit
  • Dynamic range: 4.01
  • Newly designed film carriers
  • Compact, durable design
  • Sealed against dust
  • Includes SilverFast Ai Studio 8

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Camera concepts

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2012

This Samsung NX-S1 concept camera incorporates an Android phone as part of a "smart" camera. Similar camera concept exists for the iPhone.

 

Instagram Socialmatic camera concept by ARD Studio:

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What else is new? [Weekend Digest]

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2012

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Rumor: GoPro Hero 3 due before the end of the year

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2012

GoPro is rumored to announce a new Hero 3 camera before the end of the year. The new model will be slimmer and will also have built-in WiFi. No other details are available at that point.

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Sigma to continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2012

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In a recent interview with AP, Sigma's CEO confirmed that they will continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts in the future:

We will support both the DSLR and CSC systems. The only condition is we will focus on photo enthusiasts - people who love photography and who take pictures seriously.

During the 2013 Photokina show Sigma confirmed in an interview that for now they have no plans for a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

For all Sigma related news, check the Sigma category.

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