Tamron is ready to release a new 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens in order to celebrate Tamron 60th anniversary. This lens can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras with a zoom range of 70-300mm; or with APS-C sensor cameras where the angle of view will change the zoom range equal to 109-465mm. The new Tamron lens also features image stabilization – VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive – USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The lens is currently available only for the Nikon mount. [dcviews]
The much awaited Pentax 645D medium format DSLR will finally hit Japan starting in May for 850,000 Yen (about $9,445). As mentioned before, this high performance camera boasts a 40-megapixel 44 x 33 CCD image sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, dual SD/SDHC memory card slots and is compatible with the existing 645 system lenses. More
After releasing the Snapperstuff Urban Disguise 70 Pro, Think Tank Photo comes back with their latest camera bag in the form of the Retrospective Shoulder Bag series. Designed for professional photographers who want visually simple yet extremely functional bags, the Retrospective Shoulder Bag series consists of the Retrospective 10, 20 and 30 that are capable of carrying a pro size DSLR with zoom lens attached. These bags are priced at $149, $159 and $179, respectively. [Image-acquire]
AEE has unveiled their latest ultra-small digital camcorder at CeBIT 2010. Dubbed as the Muvi Micro DV Cam, this thumb-sized camcorder sports a 2MP image sensor, a 2GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, a voice-activated video recording, a built-in microphone, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is capable of recording 640 x 480 video at 30fps. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. More
Coby has started selling the second generation of Coby Snapp pocket camcorder series that consists of Coby Snapp CAM4505, CAM3001, and CAM5001. The CAM5001 boasts a 2-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera, a 4X digital zoom, a 128MB of memory (expandable up to 16GB), a built-in HDMI connection, and video resolution up to 720p. Meanwhile, the CAM3001 and CAM4505 provide smaller screens, smaller built-in memory and no HD playback. The Coby Snapp CAM4505, CAM3001, and CAM5001 retail for $29.99, $48.99 and $78.99, respectively. [ChipChick]
Panasonic has recently introduced the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S lens for its Lumix G Micro System. The ultra-compact and lightweight standard zoom lens incorporates Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) and offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) which is suitable for a wide range of scenes from dynamic landscape to portrait. The new lens will hit UK from June 2010 for unannounced price yet. [dpreview]
