Clarification on the upcoming Samyang 12mm f/2 mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2013

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The Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC CS lens (pictured above) I mentioned few days ago is actually nothing new – the lens was announced during the Photokina show last year but it’s not yet officially released.

I was able to confirm the upcoming new 12mm f/2 lens for mirrorless cameras, which has nothing to do with the already existing Samyang 10mm f/2.8 designed for DSLRs. The upcoming 12mm f/2 will be only available for mirrorless cameras and will be announced in the next few weeks.

Sorry for the confusion.

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Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 and the full frame Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2.8 E-mount lenses leaked online

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2013

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Update: the Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens is probably fake.

Two new lenses for E-mount leaked online – the first one is the Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 (pictured above) for APS-C based cameras. The second lens is the full frame Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2.8 lens (SEL35F28Z) for E-mount that is currently listed on Sony Germany website (PDF download):

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New information on the upcoming Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lens camera modules for smart phones

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2013

Sony DSC-QX10 lens camera modules for smart phones

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Details (Google translation):

  • It can be simply attached to the smartphone DSC-QX10, to 10 times zoom camera smartphone.

  • In (F3.3-5.9 equivalent 25-250mm) 10 times zoom Sony G lens with high-grade, the adoption of optical image stabilization, the lens can be obtained sharp images even at the telephoto end.

  • The sensor 18MP1/2.3 inch Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor, alright high sensitivity performance, low noise far in excess of any smartphone in the dark.

  • Can be connected with one touch and smartphone using Wi-Fi/NFC. Compatible with Android and iOS. Monitor and the smart phone, I do PlayMemories application in all operations.

  • Without mounting the smartphone, QX10 is also possible that you can have in hand, is used in or attached to a tripod.

  • Captured images may be stored in both the memory and smart camera.

  • It automatically recognizes the scene backlight and places, and dark close-up photography, QX10 is automatically adjusted so as to obtain the best results.

  • Videos in HD video 1080/30p, format MP4. Can be recorded with low noise even in dark places.

  • Retail price is around $ 250.

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Samsung Galaxy NX Android camera priced at $1,600, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2013

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The US price of the Samsung Galaxy NX Android based interchangeable lens mirrorless camera will be: $1,600 for body only and $1,700 for a kit with the 18-55mm lens:

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Here are the basic Samsung Galaxy NX specifications:

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Price drop: Sony NEX-5R with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens kit for $439

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2013

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With the upcoming Sony NEX-5T model, Adorma currently has a sale on the Sony NEX-5R kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens for $439 (reg $748) with free shipping and 4% in rewards. You must add the item to the cart in order to see the final price.

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Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC CS lens detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2013

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Update: this 10mm f/2.8 lens has already been announced last year. The Samyang 12mm f/2 will be a new mirrorless lens that will be announced during the next few weeks.

Either the information I posted two days ago got lost in translation or Samyang is preparing to announce another wide angle lens for mirrorless cameras. Either way, here are the detailed specifications for the Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens:

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More Olympus E-M1 + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 combo pictures

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2013

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Two new pictures surfaced online that show the front and top of the upcoming Olympus E-M1 camera and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens.

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Deal of the day: Adobe Lightroom 5 is $50 off for the next 24 hours *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2013

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Update: B&H changed this offer. There is now a new link and you have to enter a promo code in order to qualify. My promo code is 15073833958748928 but I think it can be used only once. Try it.

B&H has an exclusive deal for the next 24 hours where you can purchase the latest Adobe Lightroom 5 software for $99 (Windows or Mac OS, reg. price: $149).

Note that B&H now also ships internationally.

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Samyang to release 12mm f/2 mirrorless lens for MFT, Fuji X and Samsung NX mounts

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2013

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Samyang will soon announce a new 12mm f/2 lens for mirrorless cameras that will be available for Micro Four Thirds, Fuji X and Samsung NX mounts. Expect more information in the next few week.

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Olympus started teasers campaign for the upcoming E-M1 camera

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2013

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Olympus published several teasers for the upcoming E-M1 camera that was first reported on PhotoRumors two months ago. For images and detailed specifications of the E-M1, check those blog posts.

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Updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap published

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2013
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After yesterdays’s announcements, Ricoh Imaging published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap for 2013 and beyond. The planned K-mount lenses are:

  • 12-28mm DA wide zoom lens
  • 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens
  • 120-380mm DA tele zoom lens
  • 18-85mm DA zoom lens
  • DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter
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The new Pentax AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II flash units are weather-resistant and have LED lights

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2013

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Together with the new HD lenses, Pentax (Ricoh Imaging to be exact) also announced two new weather-resistant flash units with LED lights: AF540FGZ II ($629.95) and AF360FGZ II ($429.95).

Ricoh HZ15 compact camera

Outside the US Ricoh also announced a new HX15 compact camera with the following specifications.

  • Optical 15-times zoom lens with 24mm wide-angle coverage
  • State-of-the-art shake reduction mechanism
  • Stylish, easy-to-hold body design
  • Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
  • 20 Scene modes for easy capture of specific subjects and scenes
  • High-resolution, HD-quality movie recording with push-button start
  • In-body recharging system, for simple, mobile-phone-style battery recharging
  • Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards

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