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21 Sep 2010

Pentax K-5 announced

Pentax K-5 announced Pre-Photokina 2010: Pentax has announced the latest member of its DSLR line-up, the K-5. The new model is based on the Japanese manufacturer´s current flagship DSLR, the K-7. Body design and control layout are identical but the K-5...continue reading

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21 Sep 2010

Leica releases X1 in black

Leica releases X1 in black Leica has announced its X1 compact camera will be available in black from October 2010, alongside the current steel gray option. It will come with the same price tag of £1,395, and offers a range of optional accessories....continue reading

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21 Sep 2010

Leica introduces special edition M9 Titanium

Leica introduces special edition M9 Titanium Leica has announced a special edition of its M9 rangefinder in a titanium finish. Designed by automobile designer Walter De´Silva, it features an attached metal finger loop covered with leather for carrying and shooting purposes and...continue reading

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21 Sep 2010

Sigma announces stabilised 120-300mm F2.8 telezoom

Sigma announces stabilised 120-300mm F2.8 telezoom Photokina 2010: Sigma has unveiled the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM, a revised version of its fast telezoom featuring optical image stabilization and weather-resistant construction. The lens also offers ultrasonic-type HSM autofocus with full-time...continue reading

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21 Sep 2010

Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro with optical stabilisation

Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro with optical stabilisation Photokina 2010: Sigma has introduced the APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens with optical image stabilization. It inherits many of the features of its predecessor, the 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM,...continue reading

21 Sep 2010

Leica releases V-Lux 2 superzoom

Leica releases V-Lux 2 superzoom Photokina 2010: Four years after the V-Lux 1, Leica has launched its second superzoom compact camera in the shape of the V-Lux 2. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the Panasonic DMC-FZ100, it offers a similar feature...continue reading

21 Sep 2010

Sigma releases SD1 flagship digital SLR

Sigma releases SD1 flagship digital SLR Photokina 2010: Sigma has announced the SD1 digital SLR, which uses a brand new 46Mp 1.5x crop Foveon X3 sensor (4800 x 3200 x 3 layers). Designed as the company's flagship camera, the SD1 has a...continue reading

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21 Sep 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 announced and previewed

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 announced and previewed Photokina 2010: Panasonic has announced the DMC-GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera. The successor to the GH1 continues with its ´hybrid´ stills/video philosophy but adds a host of tweaks and improvements, foremost of which is a...continue reading

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16 Sep 2010

Nikon D7000 announced

Nikon D7000 announced Pre-Photokina 2010: Nikon has released the D7000 mid-level digital SLR. Housed in a magnesium alloy body, the feature-rich camera incorporates a 16.2Mp CMOS sensor, faster ´Expeed 2´-branded processor, 921k dot 3.0" LCD and can record 1080p24 full HD movies....continue reading

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15 Sep 2010

Nikon announces: AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II

Nikon announces: AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 September 2010 – Nikon today announces a new professional telephoto lens AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II to replace AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED. The new...continue reading

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15 Sep 2010

AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G: Primetime Reporter

AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G: Primetime Reporter Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 September 2010 – Nikon today announces a completely new, fast-aperture NIKKOR lens – the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G. This is the third f/1.4 prime NIKKOR lens to be developed...continue reading

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15 Sep 2010

Nikon releases Speedlight SB-700 flashgun

Nikon releases Speedlight SB-700 flashgun Pre-Photokina 2010: Nikon has announced the Speedlight SB-700 flashgun. With a guide number of 38 (at ISO 100 at 120mm on an FX camera), it is a more powerful replacement for the SB-600, gaining the operation and...continue reading