Olympus filed a new lens patent for Olympus M.Zuiko 40-200mm f/4 lens.
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Canon EOS 650D/Rebel T4i firmware update V 1.0.4 available for download
Canon USA today released a new firmware update for Canon EOS 650D/Rebel T4i.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L Non-IS to be discontinued ?
A few people said that the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is to be discontinued soon. They have attempted to get broken EF 70-200mm f/2.8L fixed and have been told by Canon USA that the repair for these lenses are no longer available and will not be in the future either.
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Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 & 32mm f/1.8 now In Stock at B&H
B&H Photo Video now has Zeiss Touit lenses in stock and shipping. Zeiss Touit series lenses are designed for Sony NEX mirrorless cameras and Fujifilm X mount mirrorless cameras. These lenses are high-end mirrorless prime lenses.
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD DxOMark Tested (the best 70-200mm zoom lens ?)
DxOMark just tested the new Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Nikon mount. The DxOMark result is 31, even 2 point high than Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II.
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Schneider Kreuznach to announce Xenon FF-Primes soon (T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm, T2.1/75mm)
Schneider Kreuznach has confirmed to announce three full-frame lenses for video shooting with DSLR cameras, called “Xenon FF-Primes“. They are 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, 75mm T2.1. Aimed at satisfying the growing demand from ambitious and professional cinematographers and photographers, the new Schneider Kreuznach Xenon FF-Primes will be available for Canon and Nikon digital SLR cameras. The new Schneider Xenon FF-Prime lenses will be available in the second half of 2013.
New Canon Patents: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 and EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Canon field another two new lens patents in Japan. The two patents are:
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Pentax K-500 announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy
Pentax has refreshed its entry level DSLR lineup with the announcement of K-500. The K-500, meanwhile, gets most of the K-50‘s features – the main loss being weather sealing – in a less expensive package.
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Pentax K-50 announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy
Pentax has refreshed its entry level DSLR lineup with the announcement of the K-50. The K-50 is an update of the K-30, featuring less controversial styling and slightly tweaked processing, helping it offer a maximum ISO of 51,200. While not radically different from the K-30, this camera brings twin dial controls and 100% glass prism viewfinders to price points, where features are rare. Alongside the cameras, Pentax is launching revised, DA-L versions of its 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR and 55-200mm F4-5.6 WR lenses.
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Pentax Q7 announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy
Pentax Ricoh has announced the Pentax Q7 – its latest Q-mount camera and the first to feature a larger, 1/1.7″ type sensor. The 7.44 x 5.58mm, 12MP BSI CMOS sensor is the same size as the one used in many enthusiast compacts, with the company claiming a 60% improvement in S/N ratio over the existing Q10. This improvement also allows the camera to focus faster in low light.
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