9/9/09 = Leica M9
Posted on 9 September 2009 by f-number | No comments
As anticipated, Leica has just revealed the M9 full frame rangefinder digital camera.
- 36 x 24 mm CCD
- 18 million effective pixels
- 6.8 x 6.8 µm pixel pitch
- 2.5″ 230,000 pixels LCD monitor
- ISO 160 – 2500
- 32 – 1/4000 sec
- 1/180 sec flash sync
- 2 fps, max 8 images
- Dual processors
- 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in)
- 589 g (1.3 lb)
Comes bundled with Adobe Lightroom 2.
More information at the Leica web site:
http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m9/
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Posted on 7 September 2009 by f-number | No comments
A second lens introduced at the same time as the Canon EOS 7D DSLR is the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.
This is an APS-C crop factor lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal range is 29-216mm. Filter diameter is 67mm, overall weight is 455g.
More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_zoom_lenses/efs18-135mmf35-56IS.aspx
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Posted on 7 September 2009 by f-number | No comments
In conjunction with the EOS 7D DSLR announcement, Canon has also introduced the new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, an APS-C format zoom lens.
The lens has an effective 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-136mm. Closest focusing distance is maintained at 0.35m throughout the entire zoom range. Filter diameter is 72mm.
More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_zoom_lenses/efs15-85mmf35-56ISUSM.aspx
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Posted on 7 September 2009 by f-number | No comments
Canon has just announced the first lens with the new Hybrid IS technology, the full frame EF 100 mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. This is also the first Canon macro lens to carry the “L” designation reserved for the flagship and professional range.
Features at a glance:
- Hybrid IS – shift direction Image Stabilizer function in addition to conventional Image Stabilizer
- Circular aperture with 9 blades
- Inner focusing with USM
- Full time manual focus override
- Closest focusing distance of 0.3 m
- Filter diameter 67mm
- Length 123mm
- Weight 625g
More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/macro_lenses/ef100mmf28LmacroISUSM.aspx
Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM Lens
Posted on 29 August 2009 by f-number | No comments
Sony has just announced the full frame 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM lens, a fast standard zoom for the Sony Alpha series of full frame DSLR, and in particular the Sony Alpha A850 which was announced at the same time.
More information at the Sony web site:
http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/digital_imaging/digital_cameras/dslr/release/41559.html
Leica Apo-Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5 CS
Posted on 22 August 2009 by f-number | No comments
Completing the initial line-up of the Leica S-System is the Apo-Elmar-S 180 mm telephoto lens, with a fast maximum aperture of f/3.5. The lens has minimum focusing distance of 1.5 metre.
The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 144mm.
Specification at a glance:
- Lenses/groups: 9/7
- Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 17°, 14°, 9.5°, approx. corresponds to 144mm in 35mm format
- Aperture range: f/3.5 – 32
- Minimum focusing distance: 1.5m
- Magnification: 1:7
- Filter size: 72mm
- Dimension (diameter/length): 88 mm/151 mm
- Weight: 1150g
More information at the Leica web site:
http://www.s.leica-camera.com/apo-elmar-s-1-3-5-180-mm-cs/?lang=en
Leica Apo-Macro-Summarit-S 120 mm f/2.5 CS
Posted on 22 August 2009 by f-number | No comments
Introduced as part of the Leica S-System line up, the Apo-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm is a macro lens with reproduction scale of 1:2. The lens is also suitable as a portrait lens, with a maximum aperture of f/2.5.
The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 96mm.
Specification at a glance:
- Lenses/groups: 9/7
- Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 25°, 21°, 14°, approx. corresponds to 96mm in 35mm format
- Aperture range: f/2.5 – 22
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.57m
- Magnification: 1:2
- Filter size: 72mm
- Dimension (diameter/length): 91 mm/128 mm
- Weight: 1135g
More information at the Leica web site:
http://www.s.leica-camera.com/apo-macro-summarit-s-1-2-5-120-mm-cs/?lang=en
Leica Summarit-S 70 mm f/2.5 ASPH. CS
Posted on 22 August 2009 by f-number | No comments
Introduced as part of the Leica S-System line up, the Summarit-S 70mm standard lens spots a maximum aperture of f/2.5. This compact lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 metre.
The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 56mm.
Specification at a glance:
- Lenses/groups: 8/6 + 1 filter screen (1 aspherical surface)
- Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 42°, 35.5°, 24°, approx. corresponds to 56mm in 35mm format
- Aperture range: f/2.5 – 22
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
- Magnification: 1:4.7
- Filter size: 82mm
- Dimension (diameter/length): 90 mm/93 mm
- Weight: 740g
More information at the Leica web site:
http://www.s.leica-camera.com/summarit-s-1-2-5-70-mm-asph-cs/?lang=en
Leica Summarit-S 35 mm f/2.5 ASPH. CS
Posted on 22 August 2009 by f-number | No comments
Introduced as part of the Leica S-System line up, the Summarit-S 35mm lens spots a maximum aperture of f/2.5. The elegant and minimalist design is unmistakably Leica.
The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 28mm.
Specification at a glance:
- Lenses/group: 11/9 (2 aspherical surfaces)
- Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 75°, 65°, 46°, approx. corresponds to 28mm in 35mm format
- Aperture range: f/2.5 – 22
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
- Magnification: 1:11
- Filter size: 82mm
- Dimension (diameter/length): 88mm/122mm
- Weight: 930g
More information at the Leica web site:
http://www.s.leica-camera.com/summarit-s-1-2-5-35-mm-asph-cs/?lang=en
Nikon D300s DSLR
Posted on 30 July 2009 by f-number | No comments
Nikon has just announced the D300s, an update on the popular D300 DX sensor DSLR.
The new model includes the following notable new features and improvements:
- HD movie modes (1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps)
- Improved EXPEED image processing
- 7 frames per second continuous shooting mode
- Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
- Multi-controller rocker with center button
- Quiet Shutter-release mode for less intrusive shooting
- Virtual Horizon display
- Integrated Dust Reduction System and Image Sensor Cleaning function
- Improved battery efficiency
More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1332-3acbe18c90
Pricing: RM 5,995 (body only) mynikon.asia
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