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February
2006
This page is the archive of the
news published on JuzaPhoto in February 2006. The links (in red) are
no longer active.
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Leica D 14-50 mm F2.8-F3.5 lens
for 4/3 system -
February 26, 2006 |
| Leica
has announced a new zoom lens for the 4/3
system. The LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH
is an high-quality standard zoom that has the
equivalent focal of a 28-100 in 35mm format. This
lens has been jointly developed with
Panasonic and it has OIS (Optical Image
Stabilization). Price and other specifications
haven't been announced yet.
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Panasonic
DMC-L1 Digital 4/3 SLR -
February 26, 2006 |
| Panasonic
has announced its first digital SLR: the Panasonic
DMC-L1 Digital SLR.
This new camera has the same 7.5 megapixels
4/3 CMOS sensor of the Olympus E-330, and the
same "two-ways" live preview.
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Sandisk
8GB Extreme III CF Card -
February 26, 2006 |
| Sandisk
has announced many new super-fast, high
capacity memory cards. The most interesting
one is surely the 8GB Extreme III CF
Card, that combines a capacity of 8
gigabytes with a minimum write/read speed of
20 mb/second!
More details and prices on the Sandisk
Website.
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Pentax
D and New Pentax Lenses -
February 26, 2006 |
| Pentax
has announced the development of a new DSLR,
the "Pentax
D". It has a 10 megapixels CCD (with
image stabilization?) and it might be
available next autumn.
Other than that, Pentax has announced the
development of a 18 megapixels medium format
DSLR and many new APS-C lenses, the
PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2AL Limited and some
others: more details in the Pentax
2006 Lens Roadmap.
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New
Sigma Lenses -
February 25, 2006 |
| Sigma
has announced a new lens, the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM.
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 1
meter, and it reaches the macro ratio of 1:3.5
(good, but not exceptional).
Five Sigma lenses are now available in 4/3
mount: the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC,
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, Sigma APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM,
Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX
DG HSM, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM.
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Nikon
D200 Review at Dpreview -
February 23, 2006 |
| Dpreview
has posted the in-depth
review of the Nikon D200.
The review analyzes all the aspects of the
camera, and compares it to the Canon 20D,
Canon 5D and Nikon D2X.
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Canon
Europe Cashback for the EOS 5D -
February 21, 2006 |
| In many
European countries the price of the 5D is near
Euro 2500-2600, and now you can get it even
cheaper: Canon
Europe offers a cashback of Euro 300, that
bring the actual price to Euro 2200-2300.
The promotion runs in the following 15 countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED
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February 21, 2006 |
| Nikon
has announced today the first image stabilized
macro lens : the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED.
This new macro lens, that reaches life-size
magnification (1:1 reproduction ratio),
incorporates the best of Nikon's technology:
the fast and silent SWM (AF-S) autofocus
module and Nikon's image stabilization system,
the VR II.
The 105 VR can be used both on APS-C
digital cameras and 35mm cameras; it has a
minimum working distance or 15cm and it is
compatible with all Nikon's teleconverters.
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Canon
30D, Canon EF-S 17-55 IS USM and Canon 85
f/1.2 II -
February 21, 2006 |
| Canon
has announced the "new"
Canon EOS 30D. This camera is just a minor
upgrade of the 20D; it is essentially
identical, other than a larger LCD (2.5")
and a slightly larger buffer (11 RAW). I am a
little surprised that the new Canon is not on
par with Nikon D200, at least in terms of
features and camera body.
Other than that, Canon has announced
another mid-range zoom, the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8
IS USM and a "version II" of
the
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM.
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New Photos -
February 19, 2006 |
| I added
many new photos in the GALLERIES:
Aculepeira
ceropegia, Eriogaster
catax, Peribatodes
rhomboidaria (Willow Beauty), Pyrausta
aerealis, Polysarcus
denticauda, Xestia
rhaetica, Calamintha
grandiflora (Large Flowered Calamint),
Cardaria
draba (Hoary Cress), Carduus
defloratus (Alpine Thistle), Sempervivum
arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek), Sempervivum
montanum (Mountain Houseleek),
Silene
dioica (Red Campion), and more :-)
Many thanks to Paolo Mazzei (www.leps.it,
www.herp.it)
and to the guys of Naturamediterraneo.com
Forums, that helped me to identify the
species.
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Three
Pages That Are Really Worth a Visit -
February 16, 2006 |
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Sigma 12-24 is the first - and currently the
unique - rectilinear 12mm lens for 35mm
format. Have you even wondered how does it
look like on a FF camera as the Canon 5D? You
can see some real 12mm photos on the Axel's
Pbase page - the perspective is amazing!
Martin
Krzywinski has created some very original
images with its new "HDTR"
technique. Give a look to his website: High Dynamic Time Range Images.
Ultra-fast photos are not a news,
but have you have ever seen an 1/100,000,000s
exposure that captures the first instants of
an nuclear blast? They are online at RapidNewsWire.com. |
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Tamron
Announces Three New Lenses -
February 15, 2006 |
| Tamron
has announced three new lenses: the super zoom
AF28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di,
another 70-300 tele zoom (the new AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di Macro 1:2)
and a more interesting lens, the Tamron
SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II. The AF17-50mm
F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard
zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR
cameras, expanding the product concept of the
popular SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di zoom lens.
All lenses will be available in Canon AF / Konica Minolta AF-D / Nikon AF-D
mounts. |
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The
Lenses - Version 3 -
February 15, 2006 |
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lenses are the instruments that transform a
real world scene into an image that reflects
your creative vision. As such, they have a
very important role in your photography, and
you should choose them carefully...I
have updated the article with improved and
more in-depth informations.
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Wimberley
Head II Review -
February 13, 2006 |
| The-Digital-Picture.com
has published the Review
of the Wimberley Head II, announced last
November. The WH-200 is a very specialized
head, created by the American manufactured
Wimberley (www.tripodhead.com).
It can be used almost only with super tele
lenses (for example 400mm f/2.8, 500 f/4, 600
f/4, etc.) and it allows to easily use these
heavy lenses, thanks to its unique gimbal
design.
The WH-200 (currently out of stock due to
very high demand) can be purchased directly
from the manufacturer's website, otherwise you
can get it at B&H
for $595. |
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Sandisk
Compact Flash Price Drops -
February 07, 2006 |
Sandisk
announced a major price drop of its entire
line of flash memory few weeks ago (you can
read the press release about Sandisk
Financials and Plans for Future Developments
here), and now all the best stores have
updated the prices. Some examples: the Sandisk
4GB CF is available at $ 150; the Sandisk
Extreme III 2GB is available at $ 110 and the
Extreme III 4GB is available at $ 240.
As
always, I recommend to buy only from reputable
dealers (as B&H).
Sandisk
Compact Flash Cards at B&H |
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| New
Photos -
February 03, 2006 |
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I added some new photos to the galleries: Epilobium
angustifolium (Fireweed), Phyteuma
sp. (Rampion),Prunella
vulgaris (Common selfheal), Sedum
acre (Biting stonecrop), Sempervivum
tectorum (House Leek), Chromis
chromis (Damselfish), Leaves.
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| Updated
Portfolio, Bio and Samples -
February 01, 2006 |
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I updated the Portfolio
with the new larger photos, and I added a new
image : Sunrise and Moon at Alpe Devero.
The Biography
page has been completely rewritten, and I
added a new sample in the Photos Quality
page.
Updated Portfolio : PORTFOLIO
New Photo : Sunrise and Moon at Alpe Devero
Updated Bio : Biography
New Sample : Photos Quality
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