Nikon announces redesigned Nikkor 50mm f/1.4

By David Rasnake | 9/22/2008

In celebration of the firm's 75th anniversary, Nikon has launched a redesigned Nikkor 50mm f/1.4.

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Entry-level Pentax K2000 announced

By David Rasnake | 9/22/2008

Pentax is expanding its line of consumer DSLRs to include a true entry-level model with the introduction of the 10.2 megapixel Pentax K2000.

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Future Olympus E model, Micro Four Thirds camera previewed

By David Rasnake | 9/22/2008

Olympus is talking publicly about a pair of new cameras - a new E-system model and a Micro Four Thirds product - that will be previewed as concepts this week

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Panasonic: New Micro Four Thirds lenses, HD movie capture in 2009

By David Rasnake | 9/21/2008

Panasonic held a pre-Photokina press conference today to officially launch the G1, but we were more interested in hints about what's next from the manufacturer.

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Round Up: The Aspiration Factor

By David Rasnake | 9/20/2008

General consumers may not be lining up to buy the latest professional cameras, but flagship models may play a bigger part in purchasing decisions than we usually admit.

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Canon releases redesigned 24mm f/1.4L

By David Rasnake | 9/18/2008

Canon has launched a redesign of its 24mm f/1.4 L lens, the Canon 24mm f/1.4L USM II.

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Out of the shadows: Canon EOS 5D Mark II announced

By David Rasnake | 9/17/2008

A 21.1 megapixel full frame sensor. HD movie recording. ISO 25,600 shooting. And, a price that's not as high as you might think. It could only be the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

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Carl Zeiss serves up Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8

By David Rasnake | 9/16/2008

The folks at lens maker Carl Zeiss have been busy this week, with several new premium glass options coming from the manufacturer this week. The latest, announced today, is the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8.

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Sony updates Alpha A700 firmware

By David Rasnake | 9/16/2008

Rumors of a firmware update for the Sony Alpha A700 have been swirling around for a while now, but Sony officially released version 4 of the A700 firmware today.

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Carl Zeiss launches lenses for Canon EF mount

By David Rasnake | 9/15/2008

After teasing the launch of a new mount a few weeks ago, Carl Zeiss has provided details on the lucky new system. As we predicted, the winner is Canon's EF mount: in addition to providing details on the new EF-compatible Zeiss ZE mount, the German firm also announced two forthcoming ZE lenses.

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Round Up: Lumix G1 gets it right

By David Rasnake | 9/14/2008

Panasonic created a stir Friday, launching the Lumix G1 - first actual camera to make use of the recently unveiled Micro Four Thirds format.

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Panasonic launches pair of Micro Four Thirds zooms

By David Rasnake | 9/12/2008

In support of its Lumix G1 announcement this morning, Panasonic has released details about the first two lenses for the new Micro Four Thirds mount: the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph./Mega O.I.S., and the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 Mega O.I.S.

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