Olympus announces a whole new line of Olympus PENÂ camera – the Mini, with a new design and new smaller shutter compartment this is the smallest PENÂ camera ever. The camera no longer features a built in flash, and instead comes with a compact external flash. The PENÂ cameras feature a 12 megapixel sensor, world’s fastest Auto Focus, and full HD video recording as well as a new 3 inch touch screen on the back. The Mini will be available in black, white, silver, dark brown, purple and silver rose from early Autumn 2011.
Olympus E-PM1
Posted by Arm on July 19th, 2011
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR
Posted by Arm on July 18th, 2011
The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR features 40mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.8. The lens construction has 9 elements in 7 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 38°50′. Closest focusing distance at 16 cm (6.4″) and has a filter size of 52mm. The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR lens weighs 280g (9.9 oz) and it measures 6.4 cm wide x 6.9 cm long (2.5″ x 2.7″).
Pentax 645D
Posted by Arm on July 18th, 2011
Pentax has announced a special edition of its 645D 40 Megapixel medium format camera to celebrate being named ‘Camera of the Year’ at the Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011. The built-to-order special comes with a red lacquer finish and special camera strap, arranged in a paulownia-wood box. The company has not announced how many it will produce. Pentax previously made a special edition of its K10D DSLR when it received the equivalent award in 2007.
Fujifilm EF-42 Shoe Mount Flash
Posted by Arm on July 11th, 2011
Fujifilm EF-42 Shoe Mount Flash is a powerful flash (guide number of 42 (ISO 100, m/ft)) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. It features maximum guide number 42 (ISO 100, m/ft), Recycling time Alkaline: 3.5 s, NiMH: 3.0 s, Operating temperature up to 0°C to 40°C, and the flash head that can be moved up to 90° vertically, 180° left, or 120° right. The Fujifilm EF-42 Shoe Mount Flash measures 116 mm x 64 mm x 102 mm and weighs 260 g (excluding batteries).
Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM Tele-Tessar T*
Posted by Arm on July 10th, 2011
The Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM Tele-Tessar T* features 50mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/1.2. The lens construction has 8 elements in 6 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 46 degrees. Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual, Closest focusing distance at 1.48 feet and has a filter size of 72mm. The Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM Tele-Tessar T* lens weighs 19.2 ounces and it measures 3.4 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long.
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8
Posted by Arm on July 9th, 2011
The Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 features 25mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.8. The lens construction has 10 elements in 8 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 80 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 6.69″ (17cm) and has a filter size of 58mm. The Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 lens weighs 1.06 lb (480g) and it measures 2.36 inches in diameter and 3.54 inches long.
Canon EOS 20Da
Posted by Arm on July 8th, 2011
The Canon EOS 20Da which was only available only in Japan will now be available for the rest of the world. This camera is identical to the Canon EOS 20D except for a modification to the low-pass filter.
Polaroid PL-126PZ
Posted by Arm on July 7th, 2011
Polaroid PL-126PZ is a powerful flash (guide number of 137′/42m at 85mm and 100 ISO) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. It features True TTL (Through The Lens) Operation For Seamless Flash Photography, Swivel/Bounce Feature + Four Step Zoom For Unlimited Lighting Option includes Fitted Case + Maximize Your Creativity With The Included Reflector Panel, Auto Sleep Mode For More Shooting Time + Less Charging Time, True 90 degree Vertical Bounce & 270 degree Swivel For Maximum Versatility, Fast 0.3 Recycling Time. The Polaroid PL-126PZ measures 5.2 x 4 x 3″ (132 x 102 x 72mm) and weighs 9.2 oz (260g).
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE
Posted by Arm on July 6th, 2011
The Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE features 21mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.8. The lens construction has 16 elements in 13 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 90 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 8.66″ (22 cm) and has a filter size of 82mm. The Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE lens weighs 1.32 lb (600 g) and it measures 3.43 inches in diameter and 4.29 inches long.
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm F/3.5
Posted by Arm on July 5th, 2011
The Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm F/3.5 features 18mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/3.5. The lens construction has 13 elements in 11 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 99 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 11.81″ (30 cm) and has a filter size of 82mm. The Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm F/3.5 lens weighs 1.04 lb (472 g) and it measures 3.31 inches in diameter and 3.43 inches long.
