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Nanoha 5X - A Super Macro Lens for NEX and Micro 4/3 Camera

Nanoha 5X is a super macro lens that do a superb 5X magnification, The lens is developed by the Japanese company Yasuhara. Nanoha 5X come for Sony NEX (A-Mount) and micro 4/3 mount, you get aperture range from F11 to F32,  composed of 10 optical elements in 7 groups. The lens is made of plastic front and metal body, front of the lens have 3 LED lights powered by a external battery via USB wire, Overall weight is 320 grams only.

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YASUHARA Nanoha Macro Lens 5:1 for Sony E Mount (NEX)
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NANOHA 5X ultra macro lens M43 -quick and first hands-on

EXCLUSIVE ! NANOHA 5X ultra macro lens M43 -quick and first hands-on

Camera used and other details: Panasonic GH2 720P
Nanoha 5X macro lens f/11 (f/11, f/16, f/22 and f/32)
310 g (with lighting unit) lens weight
diameter 61mm, lenght 84mm
additional shot with Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95
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Review: Yasuhara Nanohax5 5x Macro Lens (Micro Four Thirds) at thephoblographer.com
Nanoha 5X Lens Review at megapixel.co.il

Canon Mirrorless and 650D - Coming on June

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According to latest rumors coming over the web surface, Canon is expected to announce two new products in June 2012, So we may see a new  Rebel 650D / T4i and canon Mirrorless with some new lenses, Canon will also announce two version of its mirrorless camera (yes, like Nikon V1 and J1) entry level model will be available any time soon, High end mirrorless will arrive in Photokina(Sep)  or Feb, 2013.

But the Canon 650D Book for Dummies delayed: Canon 650D Book for Dummies (view book at Amazon UK) announcement scheduled for May 16 is now shifted to August 23! 

canonwatch few days ago said that canon mirrorless is coming in June 2012 with 4/3 format sensor, the upcoming canon mirrorless look is bit similar to Nikon V1.

Rumored specification round-up

Canon Mirrorless, 650D, 70D and 7D mark II Rumored Specification

Canon 650D / T4i Specification

  • 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor(upgraded)
  • 9 AF Points, all cross-type
  • Touchscreen LCD
  • Continuous AF in LiveView & Video Recording
  • Coming on June

Canon Mirrorless Specification

  • Two Cameras, with different Sensor size one similar to Canon G1 X and other 4/3 format
  • DIGIC V image processor
  • 14 & 24 megapixels
  • EF compatibility, but not EF mount.
  • EVF on one camera
  • 3-5 Lenses announced at launch.

Canon 70D and 7D mark II is expected to arrive in photokina Sep 2012

EOS 70D

  • Digic 5
  • 18mp
  • 100% viewfinder with grid lines like 7D
  • 19 AF Points from 7D
  • Continuous AF in Live View & Video Recording
  • September Announcement

7D Mark II

  • Dual Digic 5
  • 100% viewfinder
  • 61 Point AF from 5D Mark III
  • Announced after 70D

 

50 Quick Photography Tips

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Pentax to announce more new cameras this year

According to latest rumors coming from photogizmos, Pentax will announce K-5 successor at Photokina in Germany later this year. Pentax is also working on a weatherproof 645D replacment, compact mirroless camera (similar to Pentax Q) and 360 degree Digital camera.
Pentax sources close to Photogizmos said, Pentax is seeking to re-brand themselves as the “Adventure Camera Company” and they will soon discontinue the development and production of normal point-and-shoot cameras in favor of High quality Rugged compact camera.

src –  Photogizmos

Sony 16-50 mm Lens Coming with Sony NEX-F5

16-50mmAccording to latest rumors, Sony will announce a A-mount 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 contactable zoom lens (same dimensions the Lumix 14-42mm X PZ) with Sony NEX-F5, the upcoming 16-50mm lens also have Optical Image Stabilization.

Sony NEX-F5 is rumored to have same F3 sensor, flexible LCD screen and in-built Wi-Fi connectivity, expected announcement date of Sony 16-50 mm lens & Sony NEX-F5 is Sep, 2012.

news src – optyczne (polish) via – fotoactualidad

Firmware update for Nikon D800 and Nikon D4

Nikon issued a firmware update for locking-up issue and other minor problems, see our previous post – Nikon D800 and D4 problems

D800 Firmware Update – version 1.01 (Modifications enabled in this version)

  • When a still image was captured while viewing existing images in playback mode, the monitor turned off, the memory card access lamp glowed steadily, and, in some rare cases, the camera ceased to respond to operations. This issue has been resolved.
  • When the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 was used with certain settings applied, RAW images were also transferred when Wireless transmitter>Transfer settings>Send file as was set to JPEG only. This issue has been resolved.
  • A dark shadow sometimes appeared at the bottom edge of images captured with Active D-Lighting set to any option other than Off with Image area set to 5:4 (30×24). This issue has been resolved.

Download D800 firmware update: nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/52748

Download D800E firmware update (same modification done as D800) nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/52749

D4 Firmware Update – version 1.01 (Modifications enabled in this version)

  • When a still image was captured while viewing existing images in playback mode, the monitor turned off, the memory card access lamp glowed steadily, and, in some rare cases, the camera ceased to respond to operations. This issue has been resolved.
  • When network functions were used with certain settings applied, RAW images were also transferred when Network>Send file as was set to JPEG only. This issue has been resolved.
  • When an option that utilized the main command dial was selected for Custom Setting f15: Playback zoom, and an image was zoomed in or out with playback with certain settings applied, shooting shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation settings were sometimes changed. This issue has been resolved.

Download D4 firmware update: nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/52750

Leica M9 vs Leica M Monochrom

Leica M Monochrom image comparsion with Leica M9, the High ISO quality of Leica M Monochrom is really impressive, Leica M Monochrom and M9 images were processed in LR4 , and both of them have identical setting during the testing, NR filter is set off on both the camera.
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