Carl Zeiss 70-200/T2.9 and 35, 50, 85/T1.5 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2012

For the NAB 2012 show Carl Zeiss announced the previously rumored 70-200/T2.9 CZ.2 Compact Zoom lens ($19,900) and three new 35mm, 50mm, 85mm/T1.5 CP.2 Compact Prime Super Speed lenses ($4,500):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2012

Rayqual announced nine different Fuji X-Pro 1 adapters for various lens mounts. You can see some samples taken with the Kipon L/M-FX adapter on LeicaRumors.

Fujinon 19-90mm T2.9 motorized lens for Super35/APS-C cameras.

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Pentax lens price increase coming to the UK as well

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2012

After the price increase in the US, the price of Pentax lenses will be going up in the UK as well according to this post on PentaxForums. I still have not seen the new prices on Jessops or Amazon UK.

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Sony a37 listing appeared on Irish online store

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2012

A month ago Sony announced their new a57 SLT camera. The Sony a35 model has already been discontinued and is expected to be refreshed soon. An Irish online store had a listing for a Sony Alpha SLT-A37 camera kit priced at €649.99 and body only for €499.99.

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Pentax to announce another cheaper mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2012

Nikkei.com reported that Ricoh Pentax will announce another low-priced miorrorless camera (priced at  ¥50,000, around $600). Pentax already has the entry level Q model and the recently announced K-01 mirrorless camera, while Ricoh has the mirrorless GXR system.

Via Digicame-info

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Canon announces EOS-1D C, C500 and new lenses for NAB 2012

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2012
Canon EOS-1D C

Canon EOS-1D C

For the NAB 2012 show in Las Vegas Canon announced the following new products:

  • Canon EOS-1D C 4K camera:

"Delivering outstanding video performance, the compact, lightweight EOS-1D C provides video recording at 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) or Full HD (1920 x 1080-pixel) resolution to support high-end motion picture, television production and other advanced imaging applications. Equipped with an 18.1-megapixel full-frame 24mm x 36mm Canon CMOS sensor, the camera records 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG 4K video to the camera's CF memory card at 24 frames-per-second (fps) or Full HD 1920 x 1080 video at selectable frame rates from 24p to 60p, making it possible for next-generation visual expression with even higher image-quality and resolution performance."

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Canon to announce EOS C500, 1D cameras and new lenses at NAB 2012

By PR admin | Published: April 11, 2012

During NAB Canon is expected to release a new EOS C500 cinema camera:

"It is 4K at 120fps with EOS RAW via 3G HD-SDI... At 60 fps EOS RAW from the C500 is 12 bit. This drops to a still impressive 10 bit at 120p. The C500 also pumps out 1080p, 2K and Quad HD."

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Samsung NX20 shows up at the FCC

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2012

The upcoming Samsung NX20 mirrorless camera appeared on this FCC filing. The official announcement is expected to be in a few days. Here are the expected NX20 specs:

  • Slightly larger than the NX11
  • Thicker grip
  • 20.3MP APS-C size CMOS sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for direct image upload
  • Improved speed and ISO
  • ISO range: 100-12800
  • 8fps
  • Electronic 1st curtain shutter
  • Max shutter speed: 1/8000
  • i-Function 2.0
  • 1080p Full HD video capability (separate video recording button)
  • 3.0-inch VGA AMOLED screen tilt
  • Built-in flash and a new electronic viewfinder

The NX20 will be made in China:

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