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If Only Matthew Brady Had This Robotic View Camera

GFAE's CAPcam does fully-automated tilt/shift, panoramas, and even 3D.
- On September 28, 2010
Tucked in a corner of the Schneider Optics booth, was by far one of the coolest demonstrations at Photokina 2010. The CAPcam, developed by GFAE, is a fully robotic view camera that is controlled by an individual running software on either a PC, Mac or a Windows 7 tablet (no iPhone or iPad compatibility just yet).
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Lensbaby Announces Micro 4/3rds Optical Swap System

PHOTOKINA: Lensbaby's new Tilt Transformer works with both Composer and Nikon lenses.
- On September 21, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Lensbaby announced that it will be launching a micro four thirds version of its popular Composer lens as well as the all-new Tilt Transformer—together, both make up Lensbaby’s new Optical Swap System. While the Composer lens is already available for most DSLR mounts, the Composer and Tilt Transformer are the first products Lensbaby has developed exclusively for the micro four thirds market.
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New Gear: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

PHOTOKINA: Panasonic’s new G-series is a true photo/video hybrid
- On September 21, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Panasonic is touting its all-new touchscreen Lumix DMC-GH2 digital-single-lens-micro unit as a true hybrid camera, offering a long list of impressive photo and video features. Compatible with all micro four-thirds lenses via adapter mounts, and able to use Panasonic’s new 3D lens via a firmware update, the GH2 is both versatile and advanced. Photo:
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Sigma announces 150mm f/2.8, 120-300mm f/2.8

PHOTOKINA: Sigma updates two of their fast telephoto lenses with OS and more.
- On September 21, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: To go with this morning's announcement of their new flagship DSLR, the SD1, Sigma has also introduced two new fast lenses to be released in the coming months.
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New Gear: Sigma SD1 Flagship DSLR

PHOTOKINA: The new boss in Sigma's DSLR line comes with a seriously upgraded Foveon X3 sensor.
- On September 21, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: In 2011, Sigma will be celebrating their company's 50th anniversary and they're bringing a brand new pro-grade DSLR to the party.
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Leica Unveils Limited Edition Titanium M9

PHOTOKINA: With some help from the Audi design team, Leica has created a stunning limited run.
- On September 20, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: If you're looking to drop a small fortune on a camera, but aren't interested in that monstrous new 80-megapixel Leaf back, Leica has a new limited edition model that should fit the bill. The new Titanium M9 was designed in collaboration with automobile designer, Walter de'Silva and his Audi design team.
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Hands On: Canon EF 8-15mm F/4L USM Fisheye

PHOTOKINA: We spent some time with a pre-production version of Canon's upcoming fisheye zoom.
- On September 20, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: We got our hands on a couple pieces of new Canon glass tonight, including their upcoming 8-15mm f/4L fishey zoom. The Canon rep informed us that the pre-production unit we were checking out may actually be the only one like it in Europe at the moment.
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Fujifilm announces X100, APS-C Sensor Compact

PHOTOKINA: Finepix X100 aimed at mass of photographers looking for a pro-level compact.
- On September 20, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Fujifilm entered the all but non-existent large sensor compact camera category this morning, with the launch of the Finepix X100—a 12.3MP APS-C sensor camera with a 35mm equivalent f/2 lens, a newly developed EXR processor and a 1970’s feel.
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New Gear: Pentax K-5 DSLR

PHOTOKINA: A welcomed upgrade to the K-7 and a worthy competitor to Nikon's D300s and Canon's 7D.
- On September 20, 2010
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Housed in the same the exact water-resistant, cold-sealed body, the all-new Pentax K-5 is more of an upgrade to Pentax’s flagship prosumer camera, the K-7, than a new camera all together—but despite the lack of noticeable changes on the outside, it is what's on the inside of the K-5 that counts.
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If Only Matthew Brady Had This Robotic View Camera

Lensbaby Announces Micro 4/3rds Optical Swap System

New Gear: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Sigma announces 150mm f/2.8, 120-300mm f/2.8

New Gear: Sigma SD1 Flagship DSLR

Leica Unveils Limited Edition Titanium M9

Hands On: Canon EF 8-15mm F/4L USM Fisheye

Fujifilm announces X100, APS-C Sensor Compact

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