Camera Accessories

Canon Introduces Three New Lenses

February 7, 2012 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new versions of its coveted Wide Angle Lenses and a new version of its popular 24-70mm Standard Zoom Lens for professionals and photo enthusiasts. The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses use a rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and a powerful ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) with optimized AF algorithms for faster auto focusing and sharp images. With large apertures these new lenses deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds for superior image quality.

"Our heritage is our optics with over 70 years of expertise, we look to continually further our promise to our users and deliver the ultimate image quality," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "These new lenses are powerful tools for photographic and video enthusiasts to pair with Canon cameras to help enable and enhance their creative vision." Read more

Onkyo Receivers to Get InstaPrevue and MHL Technologies

by jessica on Wed, 2011-12-21 15:06


Onkyo TX-NR5009

Onkyo and Silicon Image on Wednesday unveiled a new line of A/V Receivers featuring Silicon Image's InstaPrevue technology and MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) technology. The new A/V receivers will be the world's first to include these technologies.

InstaPrevue provides live picture-in-picture preview of HDMI and MHL inputs connected to the AV receiver, allowing you to view and select a live preview window to switch between your Blu-ray player, DVD player, game console, or other HDMI or MHL-enabled connected devices. What does that mean? No more cycling through inputs or navigating text-based menus (i.e., HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, etc.) to switch between source devices.

MHL technology is an HD audio/video connectivity standard that allows a mobile device to transmit 1080p uncompressed video with up to eight channels of digital audio over five pins, while also supporting HDCP content protection. MHL-enabled AV receivers, such as those from Onkyo, provide power to the mobile device when connected via MHL, keeping the device charged and ready to use even after viewing a full-length movie. You are also able to control MHL-enabled mobile devices using the existing AVR remote.Read more

Canon Casts EF Cinema Lenses in Starring Role for New Cinema EOS System

New Lens Series Debuts with Seven Models and more in the wings

November 3, 2011/TOKYO, November 4, 2011— Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced the introduction of seven new 4K EF Cinema Lenses, an all-new series of video cinematography lenses that, in addition to the company’s current lineup of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, form the core of Canon’s new Cinema EOS System. The launch of the Cinema EOS System marks Canon’s full-fledged entry into the digital high-resolution production industry. The new professional digital cinematography system spans the lens, digital cinema camera and digital SLR camera product categories.

Canon’s new EF Cinema Lens lineup includes four top-end zoom lenses covering a zoom range from 14.5 mm to 300 mm—two models each for EF and PL lens mounts—and three single-focal-length lenses for EF mounts. All seven new lenses are capable of delivering exceptional 4K optical performance and offer compatibility with the Super 35 mm-equivalent image format. The three single-focal-length EF lenses can be used with cameras equipped with 35 mm full-frame sensors.Read more

Panasonic LUMIX G Series Lenses Get Firmware Update

by jessica on Fri, 2011-09-16 05:00


LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm / F3.5 (H-F008)

Panasonic this week announced a new firmware update that enables seven of its LUMIX G Series interchangeable lenses to be HD lenses, allowing them to shoot HD video. Specifically these HD lenses excel in tracking focus in video recording while offering silent auto focus and exposure control. In addition, there is enhanced stability of O.I.S. in video recording.

Panasonic's LUMIX G Series of lenses are compatible with the company's line of Compact System Cameras, including the 2011 line-up of the LUMIX GF3, LUMIX GF2, LUMIX GH2 and LUMIX G3.

The new 1.1 firmware, available at http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/, is for the following seven LUMIX G Series lenses:

  • LUMIX G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH. (H-H014)
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042)
  • LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm / F3.5 (H-F008)
  • LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS100300)
  • LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm / F4.0 ASPH. (H-F007014)
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014045)
  • LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200)

For more information about Panasonic LUMIX G Series lenses and Compact System Cameras, please visit www.panasonic.com.

Leica Announces New Adapters for S-System Cameras

by jessica on Mon, 2011-07-18 05:00


Leica S-Adapter

Leica Camera announced on Friday three new Leica S-Adapters for the Leica S2. Available in August 2011, these accessories will allow photographers to attach medium-format lenses from other manufacturers to Leica S bodies. The Leica S-Adapter V can be used for Hasselblad V System lenses, the Leica S-Adapter P67 for the Pentax 67 system lenses and the Leica S-Adapter M645 for the lenses of the Mamiya 645 system.

Leica S-Adapter V
H=30.2 mm (1.2 in); W=81 mm (3.2 in)
138.75 g (4.9 oz)

Leica S-Adapter M645
H=15.5 mm (.61 in); W=78 mm (3.1 in)
93.5 g (3.3 oz)

Leica S-Adapter P67
H=37 mm (1.5 in); W=90 mm (3.5 in)
222.5 g (7.8 oz)

For more information on the LEICA S-System, visit www.leica-camera.com.

Nikon Unveils AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens for Close-Up Photography

by jessica on Tue, 2011-07-12 13:59


Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens

Nikon has a new lightweight and affordable macro lens for use with DX digital SLR cameras. Available in August, the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens is great for shooting detailed close-ups, portraits, flowers and more with a minimum focusing distance of just 6.4 inches. This allows photographers to really get up close for both still photos and HD video with a life-size 1:1 reproduction ratio.

The new Nikon 40mm Micro lens also features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor technology, allowing photographers to get even closer without disturbing a subject. It offers both manual-priority autofocus (M/A) and manual focus (M) modes and also employs Nikon’s Close-Range Correction System.

The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens will be available in August for $279.95.Read more

Panasonic Launches New LEICA SUMMILUX DG / 25mm F1.4 Micro Four Third Interchangeable Lens

The New LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH. Lens Compatible With Panasonic LUMIX G Series of Compact System Cameras, Including LUMIX GF3

June 13, 2011 – Panasonic today announced a new interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH. (H-X025), compatible with the company’s LUMIX G Series of compact system cameras (CSC), including the LUMIX GF3, which was also announced today. The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH. lens features outstanding brightness of F1.4, and despite the high-performance, it also remains incredibly compact and lightweight. The lens’ brightness allows for a beautiful soft focus when shooting both photos and videos – without having to rely on a flash.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH. lens adopts Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating technology on the surface of the lens, which helps dramatically minimize reflection at the entire visual light range (380nm-780nm). The technology encompasses an extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure and results in the super-clear photo with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare. Read more

Nikon Unveils the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm F/1.8G Lens

by jessica on Wed, 2011-04-27 13:36


Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm F/1.8G Lens

Nikon just announced the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens, an updated classic 50mm focal length lens with the benefit of a fast aperture for photos and D-movies. Optimized for Nikon FX-format cameras, this lens is also an option for Nikon DX-format photographers.

The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens is great in low-light conditions as well as outdoors, allowing photographers to focus as close as 1.48 feet with amazing depth of field control. It also features a Silent Wave Motor for quiet AF operation, an M/A Focus Mode Switch allowing photographers to seamlessly change between manual and autofocus operation, and an aspherical lens element for excellent performance with high contrast. In addition, the lens has Nikon's Super Integrated Coatings, which suppresses lens flare and chromatic aberration and ensures an accurate color balance.

The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G will be available June 16, 2011 for $219.95. For more information, visit www.nikonusa.com. Read more

New Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Card Beams Photos to Your Smartphone or Tablet

by jessica on Wed, 2011-04-20 11:03


Eye-Fi Mobile X2 card

Eye-Fi just launched a new wireless memory card, the 8GB Mobile X2, which combines Eye-Fi's just released Direct Mode technology and free Eye-fi mobile apps to allow smartphone and tablet users to transfer pictures and videos from a digital camera to an Android or iOS mobile device – even when there's no wireless network available.

The new Direct Mode firmware upgrade and accompanying iOS and Android apps are now available to all Eye-Fi X2 cards. Direct Mode allows the Eye-Fi card to establish a direct connection to a mobile device by creating its own Wi-Fi network anywhere, even if it's far away from a Wi-Fi hotspot. So no matter where you are, you can send photos from your digital camera directly to the Eye-Fi app on your smartphone or tablet.

The Mobile X2 is now available at Best Buy for $79.99. Find out more information at www.eye.fi

Canon, Jill-e Designs Team Up on Deluxe Gadget Bag

by jessica on Tue, 2011-04-19 05:00


Deluxe Gadget Bag

Canon and Jill-e Designs have teamed up to create a deluxe camera bag, available exclusively on the Canon Online Store. A great gift idea for Mother's Day, the Deluxe Gadget bag by Jill-e Designs can fit a DSLR camera body plus a combination of four lenses, a Speedlite flash, batteries and other essentials photographers need. Even better - give mom the ultimate gift by tucking a Canon EOS Rebel T3i inside the bag and really see her face light up!

The bag is made of a durable, water-resistant material, and also features dual carrying handles, pro-quality interior padding, various pockets and compartments, and has a matching detachable pouch for personal items.

The new Deluxe Gadget bag by Jill-e Designs is available on the Canon Online Store for $109.99.

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