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Nikon Adds Fast Portrait Lens to 1 Nikkor Lineup
Nikon Canada Inc. has announced a new short telephoto lens for its Nikon 1 system of mirrorless cameras. The 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens provides the same field-of-view as an 86mm lens on a 35mm film SLR. That focal length and the lens' wide maximum aperture make it ideal for portraiture and available-light photography, Nikon Canada notes.
Think Tank Introduces Bags for Mirrorless Cameras
Think Tank Photo has announced a series of bags designed specifically for Compact System Cameras (CSCs). The Mirrorless Mover series features antique nickel-plated metal hardware, YKK zippers, stretchable side pockets, front pocket, removable closed-cell foam dividers, and magnetic closures.
Olympus Announces Flagship Digital PEN Camera Plus New Accessories
Olympus has officially unveiled its latest flagship Micro Four Thirds camera, the E-P5. The E-P5 is modeled after the Olympus Pen F half-frame 35mm camera from the late 1970s. It's the first Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera with explicit PEN branding. It's also is the first Olympus camera with built-in Wi-Fi.
Sigma Announces USB Dock for Lens Adjustments, Firmware Updates
A new USB dock for Sigma DLSR lenses lets users apply firmware updates and make fine adjustments to the lens' autofocus function. The dock connects to the USB port on a PC or Mac, and works with new Art, Contemporary and Sports series lenses.
3D Printing for Fine Arts & Firearms
Printing in 3D got a boost this week, at least in public awareness, with news of 3D portraits derived from the DNA of persons unknown, along with the first posting online of a program to print out a plastic pistol capable of firing a live round. Perhaps not surprisingly, one story originates in New York City, the other in the heart of Texas.
Oh Snap! Instagram Intros New Tagging Feature
Instagram has introduced Photos of You, a new app element that allows the user to tag friends in images. Considering Facebook's ownership of Instagram, it had to only be a matter of time before such a feature was added.
New Imaging Announcements from Panasonic Canada
Panasonic Canada has announced two new Micro Four Thirds Lumix G interchangeable-lens cameras, the DMC-GF6 and DMC-G6, along with a premium enthusiast-oriented compact fixed-lens model, the Lumix DMC-LF1, all with advanced connectivity features.
Matterform Gets Crowd-Funding for Canadian-Designed 3D Scanner
Matterform Inc. isn't exactly a household name in the electronics industry, just yet. But this Toronto-based startup has drawn wide attention online. Its crowd-funding project on went sailing past its modest $81,000 goal, to garner over $370,000 (with 12 days still to go until the deadline.)
Fujifilm Announces Telephoto Zoom for X-series System Cameras
Fujfilm Canada Inc. has announced the first telephoto zoom lens for its X-Pro1 and X-E1 mirrorless compact system cameras. Arriving in June, the Fujinon XF55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 lens covers a short to medium telephoto range, equivalent to 83-300mm on a 35mm camera.
Ricoh GR Compact Camera Features Large APS-C Sensor
Pentax Ricoh Imaging Canada Inc. has announced a new fixed-lens camera aimed at enthusiasts who want a high-quality compact street shooter. Arriving in May, the Ricoh GR sports a 16.2MP APC-C size CMOS sensor.
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