Canon EF 40mm EF f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens Release Date, Price, Specs, Where to Buy

Canon has developed the EF 40mm F/2.8 STM lens with stepper motors for fast, quiet operation when shooting video. The 40mm STM is a pancake prime lens for full frame and APS-C cameras. Feature stepper motors, to enable fast, quiet focus, particularly with the contrast-detection method of autofocus used for live view and video. It has electromagnetic diaphragms – allowing smooth and accurate control over aperture for video shooting.

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FX Lens Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR could be announced next week

For the new Nikon D600, Nikon will also release a new cheap FX lens “Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR“. And NR said this lens could be announced next week, may be June 15th. Continue reading “FX Lens Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR could be announced next week”

Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i Full Specs Leaked

Canon rumors posted full specs of new Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, see below:

Featured specs:
  • 18 MP APS-C
  • SDHC slot, USH-1 complaint
  • Current xxD’s AF system (9 cross-type points, found in 40D, 50D, 60D)
  • T3i metering system (63 zones like 7D and 5DIII)
  • ~5 fps
  • Standard Rebel viewfinder
  • ISO 100-12,800 expandable to 25,600
  • Articulated touchscreen LCD
  • Hybrid AF during video shooting

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Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, EF 18-135mm IS STM Pictures Leaked

Canonpricewatch posted a picture of new Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, with a EF 18-135mm IS STM lens.

The lens on the camera is not the new rumoured 18-135 IS with a silent AF motor. Below that is a picture with the new EF-S 18-135 IS STM (silent motor). Continue reading “Canon EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, EF 18-135mm IS STM Pictures Leaked”

[Update] Nikon D800, D800E and D4 In Stock situation improving at Amazon.com

Amazon.com now have Nikon D800, Nikon D800E and D4 in stock, and will available for shipping within 3 to 5 weeks or 1 to 2 months.

Nikon D800 shipping within 3 to 5 weeks

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Sony DSC-RX100 Release Date, Specs, Price, Where to Buy

Sony DSC-RX100 has just announced by Sony on June 05, 2012, RX100 is an enthusiast compact camera based around a 20MP 1″ CMOS sensor. It features a 28-100mm equivalent lens with F1.8-4.9 aperture range and image stabilization and is the first Sony compact to capture Raw files. It can shoot 1080p 60 and capture 17MP (16:9 crop) stills simultaneously. It features a lens control dial and a 3:2 aspect ratio sensor (the same proportions as most DSLRs). It’s also the first Sony compact to feature the company’s ‘White Magic’ LCD technology, promising a brighter or lower-power display.

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