Tag Archives: Photokina 2012

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R and 18-55mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lenses now also listed at Adorama

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

In addition to the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, Adorama now also has listing for two other new XF lenses on their website: Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R lens Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lens

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Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens leaks at Photokina presentation

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2012

Janne Heimonen spotted something interesting in a recent Sigma presentation at Photokina by their CEO Kazuto Yamaki: a listing for a Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens. Sigma currently has only a 300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM lens in their lineup ($3,399). Here is the meaning of Sigma’s lens abbreviations: EX – superior build and optical […]

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Pentax “found some issues and challenges” but “continuing to develop full frame technologies”

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2012

In a recent Photokina interview, IR asked Pentax representatives about their position on a potential full frame DSLR camera: Q: Where do you see the role for full-frame generally and then in particular with respect to Pentax? A: It’s a very difficult question. Everybody is asking us about how Pentax is approaching full frame products. As always, […]

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Fujifilm X-E1 wins Photokina STAR 2012 award

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2012

Fujifilm Corporation is proud to announce the second X series interchangeable lens camera FUJIFILM X-E1 has won the “Photokina STAR 2012” award sponsored by Photo Presse and “digit!” magazines traditionally awarded at Photokina. The Photokina STAR award honors products and concepts that stand out for their innovative nature and their trendsetting technologies.

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Photokina 2012 in pictures

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2012

Many new products were announced at the 2012 Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. Here is a quick visual gallery that includes some of the new cameras:         

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SanDisk will not produce XQD memory cards, will support CFast 2.0

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2012

In an interview at Photokina, SanDisk representative confirmed that the company has no plans to produce XQD memory cards, instead they will concentrate on developing memory cards based on the CFast 2.0 standard, which promises interface speed up to 600MB/sec.

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Prototype of rumored Pentax 360 degree digital camera shown at Photokina

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

Back in May I reported a rumor that Pentax is working on a new 360 degree digital camera. Quesabesde spotted a prototype of the camera at Photokina: “It is a device consisting of two circular chambers, presumably with a coverage of 180 degree each, capable of generating a spherical image with a single shot.”

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BIG 15mm f/4.5 shift lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

The company Brenner Import und Großhandels (BIG) announced at Photokina a new 15mm f/4.5 shift lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here are the specs:

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Those are the new Fujinon XF lenses for 2013

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

Few months ago Fuji published their Fujinon XF lenses roadmap. The 14mm f/2.8 and 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses were already released two weeks ago. Yesterday at Photokina Fujifilm showed prototypes of all lenses that will be released in 2013 (only the 56mm f/1.4 lens is missing): Fujinon Super EBC XF 10–24 mm f/4 R LM OIS   Fujinon Super EBC XF […]

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New Phottix products: Strato, Ares TTL flash trigger and MitrosTM TTL flash

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

The Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger will come in Canon, Nikon and Sony versions and will be released at the end of the year: “The Strato TTL Flash Trigger provides an easy-to-use and affordable TTL flash triggering solution to photographers. High-speed and second curtain sync are supported in this 4-channel, 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver set. Shoot at maximum […]

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Think Tank Photo announces CityWalker and Airport Navigator camera bags

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2012

The CityWalker messenger bag series are designed with the urban photographer in mind.  Extremely lightweight, the bags have a sound silencer on the main flap, extra flaps for smaller lenses with a fully lined velex insert for maximum customization, internal pockets that fit a pro-size flash, and a removable padded insert. The Airport Navigator bag, the photography […]

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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 Macro, 35mm f/1.4 and 120-300mm f/2.8 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2012

Sigma announced three new lenses today: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM – This new Contemporary lens is designed for cameras with an APS-c sensor and covers a range equivalent to 25.5 to 105mm on a 35mm camera. An upgrade to its predecessor, which was released in December 2009, this general purpose lens offers […]

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