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Jul 19

Windows Phone Kodak Pic Flick app pushes photos to printers — as long as you have version 7.5

Kodak’s recent announcements may have circled around patent brawls (and victories), but if you’ve indentured yourself to the company’s range of all-in-one printers and digital photo frames, you might want to pick up its new Windows Phone app. Pic Flick will share your images with compatible hardware through WiFi — provided you’re connected to the same network on your phone. It’s largely identical to the existing iOS version, albeit cocooned in Microsoft’s metro style, and includes a handful of simple editing tools and filters. However, you will need to check that your Windows Phone is running version 7.5 or later. If you pass that requirement, hit up the source for the download.

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Jul 18

Shooting Challenge: Dream [Shooting Challenge]

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What do we see when we dream? Is it one image in one place, or is it a montage of many? Are people one person, or combinations of several? For this week’s Shooting Challenge, you’ll show us how you dream. More »

Jul 18

Raspberry Pi gets launched into atmosphere to take near-space pictures

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The Rapsberry Pi is an impressive mini-computer we saw launch recently, and it’s already won the hearts of many. An individual from the UK named Dave Akerman was apparently looking to have a real adventure with his new Pi, so he strapped the gadget to a weather balloon for it to be sent up into Earth’s atmosphere to take pictures from near-space. And it actually did quite well. The photos can be viewed on Akerman’s Flickr account.

Akerman saw that the Pi had had a USB port offering fast and easy access to a webcam, so he could obtain live images sent down to him from the payload. Dubbed the “Raspberry Pi In The Sky” project, the weather balloon reached about 40 kilometers before bursting, which is not bad since most balloons carrying small loads like tracking devices or sensors for temperature and pressure can reach altitudes of about 30 kilometers or so.

Akerman admitted that there were a lot of challenges faced along the way, including the obviously harsh environment from reaching near-space, which has less than one percent atmosphere with temperatures dropping down to -50 degrees Celsius. The Pi itself also had its own set of challenges to work with, which included an SD card, power requirements and operating system.

You can check out Akerman’s launch video below and his blog post here.

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Jul 18

Editorial: Engadget on EyeTap, Project Glass and the future of wearable cameras

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Summer in Paris — you can’t walk a block on Champs-Élysées without locking eyes with at least one camera-equipped tourist. But Steve Mann’s shooter wasn’t dangling from his shoulder and neck; it was mounted on his head, with a design strikingly similar to Google’s Project Glass. Unlike that mainstream Mountain View product, however, Mann’s version has reportedly been around in one form or another for 34 years, and was designed with the objective of aiding vision, rather than capturing stills and video or providing a bounty of database-aided readouts. It’s also street-ready today. While on vacation with his family, the Ontario-based “father of wearable computing” was sporting his EyeTap as he walked down the aforementioned French avenue, eventually entering a McDonald’s to refuel after a busy day of sightseeing. He left without his ranch wrap, but with seriously damaged hardware.

What allegedly occurred inside the restaurant is no doubt a result of the increasing presence and subsequent awareness of connected cameras, ranging from consumer gear to professional surveillance equipment. As Mann sat to eat, he writes that a stranger approached him then attempted to pull off his glasses, which, oddly, are permanently affixed to his skull. The man, at that point joined by one other patron and someone that appeared to be a McDonald’s employee, then pushed Mann out of the store and onto the street. As a result of the attack, the eyewear malfunctioned, resulting in the three men being photographed. It wouldn’t be terribly difficult for police to identify those involved, but this encounter may have greater implications. McDonalds has since launched an investigation into the matter and seems to be denying most of the claims, but it’ll be some time yet before the full truth is uncovered. Still, the whole ordeal got us at Engadget thinking — is the planet ready for humans to wear video recorders, and will it ever shake a general unease related to the threat of a world filled with omnipresent cameras? Join us past the break for our take.

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Jul 18

Samsung updates MultiView camera lineup with MV900F point-and-shoot for $350, we go hands-on

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When we were first introduced to Samsung’s MultiView series with last year’s MV800, we were certainly intrigued by the original design — the LCD flips up to face directly forward, resting just above the main camera module and enabling front-sided operation, for self-portraits and the like. What the camera appeared to offer in ingenuity, however, it lacked in image quality — shots looked quite mediocre during PC-based reviews, and when viewed on the low-res capacitive touchscreen display. This year’s iteration, the MV900F, promises improvements down the 800’s list of shortcomings, ranging from an f/2.5-6.3, 25mm 5x optical zoom lens to added WiFi, which brings the model’s social feature set in line with other Samsung SMART cameras. There’s also a 16.3-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor on board, along with that 180-degree MultiView display, this time equipped with a 3.3-inch WVGA AMOLED panel. Physically, the camera is similar in appearance, but it’s noticeably larger, to accommodate that larger touchscreen (the MV800 included a 3-inch display).

We were able to take an early look at the MV900F, and the display improvements were immediately noticeable. We weren’t permitted to review sample shots on a computer, but with so much room to grow from its predecessor, it’s safe to say that this lens/sensor combo should yield a noticeable image quality boost. The front-facing display is certainly the star of the show, even enabling gesture controls — you can zoom in and out or capture a shot just by waving your hand (there’s a tutorial on-board, but the movements aren’t difficult to master). There’s also a handful of WiFi options, including Facebook integration, along with instant uploading to sites like Picasa and YouTube, and integration with Samsung’s other products, including TVs and Galaxy smartphones. Video capture has also been boosted from 720p to 1080p, letting you take full advantage of HDTV playback, while a variety of photo and movie filters let you get creative in-camera, including a twilight mode that combines three sequential frames in order to snap steady shots in low light. The camera is set to ship in late August for $349.99, and will be available in black and white, so if you were considering the MV800 but opted to hold out while Samsung worked out the kinks, this may be the time to jump. Catch the MV900F in action, including those nifty gesture controls, in our hands-on video after the break.

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Jul 17

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200 brings full range F2.8 aperture at 600mm

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This week Panasonic has brought on the heat with a collection of cameras and lenses for those cameras that are set to bust of the market, not least of all with the LUMIX FZ200. This super-zoom digital camera is aiming at those looking for full range F2.8 aperture action with 24x optical zoom onboard, and it’s not messing around. With both full HD video and ultra high-speed response coming standard as well, this may very well be your next every situation shooter.

Processing and Lens

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ200 brings on the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 25mm ultra-wide angle lens, a powerful beast with 24x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm) and full range F2.8 aperture at 600mm. That means the ability to capture even the fastest moving dogs chasing frisbees with a fast shutter speed even from one heck of a long distance away.

NOTE: Have a peek now at our hands-on experience with this and several other Panasonic devices released this as well!

This device works with a 12.1 megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, Light Speed auto focus, and the LSI Venus Engine also onboard a couple other high-powered devices revealed today from Panasonic. The LSI Venus Engine is set up to bring you high sensitivity recording, fabulous image quality, and that high speed response we’ve been talking about. With this device’s Light Speed AF, you’ll have high speed burst shooting at 12 fps at full resolution tied to a 0.95 second startup time for the whole unit. That’s quick on one end and quicker on the other.

Zoom

Adding on to its ability to snap at distances quite far away, this device’s 24x optical zoom is able to be increased to a 48x equivalent with a so-called Intelligent Zoom function. With this device’s Intelligent Resolution technology, Panasonic suggests that we’ll be able to maintain picture quality as well.

Along with this, the FZ200′s POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) brings on correction accuracy and a minimization of blur, perfect for zoomed-in situations. This device also uses Active Mode to suppress handshake vibration for both still pictures and video, and has Nano Surface Coating technology in place to minimize light reflection at the entire zoom range, that being 380nm-780nm.

View Finder

With the FZ200′s ability to remain steady at a range, you’ll need to have quite the little set of view finders to back you up as well. With 100% field of view and 1,312,000-dot equivalent high resolution, this device’s 0.2-inch EVF (Electronic View Finder) is set to do the job well. You’ve also got a side lever made to smooth zoom functions as well, set in the stroke and locating position for high excellence and ease of use.

You’ve also got a lovely 3.0-inch, free-angle 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD screen as well. This beast has AR Coating and wide viewing angles so you’re able to monitor your shots from as many shooting positions as possible.

Video

This device is able to bring on full-HD in 1,920×1,080 60p videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4) and MP4 formats. You’ve got Dolby Digital Stereo Creator for sound, stereo zoom microphone for zoom noise reduction, and an Auto Wind Cut function to keep out the unwanted junk as well. You’ll be able to utilize Creative Video as well as Active Mode for manual shutter and aperture settings as well as point and record shooting.

Special Effects

You’ll be able to work with Photo Style to bring on the Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait and Custom options. You’ll also have POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Handheld Night
Shot, Intelligent HDR, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, and of course Motion Deblur. Several more modes have been added to this creative suite as well including Miniature Effect, High Dynamic Range, Retro, Sepia, High Key, Expressive, Toy Effect, and Star Filter.

Pricing and Availability

You’ll have to wait for the final information on release and price for this unit, but Panasonic promises a 30 day window before it’s dropped in which you’ll know where and for how much you’ll be picking this device up.

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Jul 17

Panasonic LUMIX G5 official with next-generation hardware

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Today Panasonic has introduced the latest in their G series of cameras, the LUMIX DMC-G5, complete with a newly-integrated 16.05 megapixel Live MOS sensor and their own Venus Engine for ultra high quality images and video. This camera brings all of the greatnesses of previous G series models with a lightweight, compact body, precision AF (Auto Focus), and a built-in flash. As with the rest of the LUMIX G series cameras, this model also uses Contrast AF, that allowing the focusing of the camera on subject matter to be controlled by the image sensor inside the device.

Processing and Controls

This model features a redesigned Venus Engine that will bring you next-level signal processing capabilities. You’ll have what Panasonic promises will be both crisp and clear images in both video recording and photos whenever you shoot. With the LUMIX G5′s precision AF working with its high-grade lens selection, you’ll have fabulous white balance as well as lifelike image rendering plus a perfect balance of high resolution with little to no noise across the grid – all of this equalling out to create highly faithful color reproduction for both photo and video.

NOTE: Have a peek now at our hands-on experience with this and several other Panasonic devices released this as well!

The LUMIX G5 doesn’t only have fancy gear on the inside, it’s got a slightly modified set of controls on the outside as well. You’ve got what Panasonic is aiming to be a stress free experience with user-tested controls made so that you can concentrate on shooting rather than flipping and flopping your way through an a future album. To start this party off right, Panasonic added a function level near the shutter released for direct adjustment of exposure, zoom, or aperture control. This level can also be used to magnify images in playback mode and flip pages in your menu.

This function lever is also available for use with the turn-and-push rear dial to allow you adjustments of major shooting settings as well. All of this, again, is set up so that you have a simple and quick-access experience.

Auto Focus

For those of you that aren’t a fan of the manual focus lenses of the world, the LUMIX G5 continues the G series’ legacy of Auto Focus greatness with Contrast AF, that again being focusing controlled by the image sensor. This system has higher accuracy, especially with a bright lens, than the Phase difference system AF. This unit also includes full-area Touch AF for focusing on any point in your field of view, and Speed AF with undeniable quickness in locking on to a subject.

And while we’re on the subject, capturing fast-moving objects will be much more accurately done with not only Touch AF control, but with bust shooting at six frames per second at anywhere up to 16.05 megapixel full resolution.

View Finders

The screen you’ll be looking at all this through is a a massive 1,440,000-dot equivalent LVF (Live View Finder) – quite bright and bringing you approximately 100% of your field of view. They say approximately because for all of science and engineering’s greatness, they still can’t guarantee perfection in real-world translation of images through screens – imagine that! NOTE: Panasonic didn’t tell us that, it just makes sense, science-wise.

This LVF works in combination with the device’s LCD screen and the G5′s built-in eye sensor to bring you automatic switching between the two. This system also works with Eye Sensor AF, automatically focusing in on a subject when you look into the EVF for “spur-of-the-moment shooting opportunities.” The screen on the back is that 920,000-dot high resolution LCD we just mentioned, with tilting 270 degrees up and down and, again, bringing you approximately 100% field of view. This panel is also a touch screen and you’ve got the ability to work with both the LVF and LCD simultaneously for what Panasonic encourages as “more intuitive shooting.”

Fun fact: the new Electronic Shutter mode added to this model allows silent operation for when you’re shooting subjects where silence is necessary.

Video

The LUMIX G5 is capable for picking up high-resolution full-HD 1,920×1,080 60p video in AVCHD Progressive (that being MPEG-4) or MP4 format. This unit of course utilizes Touch AF to focus in on subjects as the video is being recorded, and you’ve got a Extra Tele Conversion function as well that’ll extend your zoom range Max 4.8x with little to no deterioration of image quality. Just like past LUMIX G series cameras, you’ve got a dedicated video record button so you can record video while you’re snapping photos with your shutter button at the same time.

Sound quality for video will be high-quality with integrated Dolby Digital Stereo Creator and you’ll have noise reduction with the camera’s Wind Cut function as well.

Creative Control

There is a series of special effects you can implement on your shots in Creative Control Mode on the LUMIX G5. This camera has 14 filters – that being a bump up from the 5 included on the most recent G series unit. These include Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, Hi Dynamic, Miniature Effect, Star Filter, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect, and the always lovely Soft Focus.

These filter effects can be previewed in real time on the device’s LCD display with Live View mode, and the camera’s Intelligent Auto / iA Plus modes suggest filters that might look best in any situation if you ask them nicely. With Intelligent Auto Plus mode you’re also able to adjust the defocusing area in the background as well as have control over white balance and exposure compensation in your shots. Intelligent Auto mode will also bring you flexible control when you’re using such automatic shoot assist functions as the following: Intelligent D-range Control, Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector, AF Tracking, and Intelligent ISO Control.

For the Newbies

Users who are new to interchangeable lens system cameras are going to have one whole heck of a lot easier time jumping in with the LUMIX G5 due to its Scene Guide feature. This system brings up 23 different sample photos captured with the device by professional photographers that can be selected by the user as it matches with the environment in which they’re about to shoot. When they select one of these 23 samples, the camera is set to the pre-selected parameters that best fit the situation. This mode also includes technical advice, recommended interchangeable lenses, and procedures for the user to learn their device as quickly as possible.

Pricing and Availability

You’ll be able to pick up the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G5 (aka the LUMIX G5) in black, white, or silver in a selection of kit combinations. Pricing and availability have not yet been revealed, though Panasonic promises 30 days warning before they’re ready to ship the product – you’ll know then!

Meanwhile have a peek at the gallery above and below as well as our hands-on experience with this device along with the rest of the Panasonic hardware revealed this week!

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Jul 17

Panasonic LUMIX LX7 brings a compact processing power punch

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This week the folks at Panasonic have brought on the fury with a collection of cameras and accessories that will have your head spinning, hitting on a compact tip with the new LUMIX LX7. This camera has a 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens with 3.8x optical zoom. This lens brings on 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical lenses and nine aspherical surfaces – this including a dual-sided aspherical surface extra-low dispersion lens, a feature never before seen in a LUMIX piece of hardware.

Lens and Sensor

All of those guts in the lens of this camera allows you to create lovely photos with minimal distortion and a soft-focused background at high resolution. With Nano Surface Coating technology implemented in this device, you’ve got minimized light reflection across your whole visual range (380nm-780nm). The LUMIX LX7′s lens also minimizes distortion at wide end as much as possible for lovely true-to-life images at all times.

NOTE: Have a peek now at our hands-on experience with this and several other Panasonic devices released this as well!

Inside the LX7 you’ll find a new 1/1.7-inch 10.1-megapixel MOS Sensor that amps up your S/N ratio 1.5 dB over this unit’s predecessor. With this boost you’ll find that both high sensitivity recording as well as in low ISO situations you’ll have high resolution images with a much more clear result than ever before. This setup also brings on rich gradation and a wide dynamic range no matter what, even if, as Panasonic reminds us, the situation is highly contrasted.

Processing

This unit also utilizes the Venus Engine as you’ll also find featured on the LUMIX G5 camera revealed today. This engine revs up to bring you advanced signal processing while your Intelligent Noise Reduction system keeps your resolution high with an optimized NR process pushed to your entire image. The LG7′s Multi-process NR is able to detect brightness in each section of a picture, applying multiple steps of noise reduction for an optimal look in the end.

You’ve got high-speed digital signal output in this device to bring on high-speed consecutive shooting at 11 fps in full resolution with your mechanical shutter. You’ll also be able to shoot in 5 fps with continuous auto focus if you wish.

Focus

Again much like the G5, you’ll find that this device has both Intelligent Auto (iA) and iA Plus modes. With iA, you’ll be able to work with Intelligent HDR, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, AF Tracking, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent D-range Control, POWER O.I.S., Motion Deblur, and Intelligent Handheld Night Shot modes. With iA Plus, you’ll be able to adjust exposure compensation, white balance, and your defocusing area in the background of your shots.

Creative Control

Along these same lines is Creative Control Mode which allows a selection of 16 filter options. These options include One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, Soft Focus, Star Filter, Expressive, Retro, High Key, Hi Dynamic, Miniature Effect, and of course Sepia. In addition to each of these that you’ve probably already heard of, you’ll also have Radial Defocus and Smooth Defocus modes, the first of which allows you to defocus radially from your light source while the second makes your defocus figuration smoother than ever.

With this device you’ll be able to take Time Lapse Shots over a long period of time, with Panasonic giving examples such as watching a flower come into bloom to let you know that they’re in it for the long haul with this feature. Photo Styles are included here as well, with Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Vivid, Portrait, and Custom configurations available.

Video

You’ll be able to record video as well in high resolution full-HD 1,920×1,080 60p resolution. These videos can be filmed with that resolution and speed in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format or at 30p in MP4. Like the rest of the LUMIX lineup, you’ve got a dedicated video recording button so that you’ll be able to take photos as you’re shooting movies, and you’ve got Dolby Digital Stereo Creator onboard to make sure your sound is tip-top.

This device brings a zoom noise reduction system with Auto Wind Cut so you can block out most of the background noise you’ve normally got from wind. Along the same lines as the time lapse feature mentioned above, you’ve also got a Creative Video mode that allows you to set the camera’s shutter speed as well as aperture, bringing on your creative side in a host of new ways with slow or fast motion and focus on a range of objects at different distances.

Format and Accessories

You’ll also be able to utilize the LX7′s ability to shoot in RAW or RAW+JPEG formats, HDR or Panorama Shot mode, or work in 3D Photo mode. You’ll be able to fix up your photos inside the device with Creative Retouch, and you’ve got the options of Aspect Brackets or White Balance Brackets while shooting as well.

The LX7 is bringing on a whole collection of accessories with it to keep you on top of every shooting situation. Your built-in hot shoe up top of your camera is the place where you’ll be connecting basically everything, this including the following:

• Tilt-Shift Live View Finder: DMW-LVF2
• External Optical View Finder: DMW-VF1
• Filter Adaptor: DMW-FA1 NEW
• MC Protector: DMW-LMCH37
• ND Filter: DMW-LND37
• PL Filter: DMW-LPLA37 NEW
• External Flash: DMW-FL220 (GN22) / DMW-FL360 (GN36) / DMW-FL500 (GN50)
• Genuine Leather Case: DMW-CLX7 NEW
• Battery Pack: DMW-BCJ13

Price and Release

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7 will be popping up soon in two different colorways: black and white (as seen above and below). You’ll be able to see pricing and availability information 30 days prior to the release date, which we’re sure will be coming up extremely soon!

Jul 17

Panasonic Lumix SZ5 wifi camera brings on the cloud

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This week Panasonic has revealed a collection of devices that are made to blow your mind in many different ways, the LUMIX SZ5 being a web-connected camera also made to do just that. This device has a 10x optical zoom, brings on wi-fi connectivity for quick file sharing, and brings on connections to your smartphone for a three-for-one wallop. This may be just the social media machine you’re looking for. NOTE: also check our our hands-on with Panasonic hardware from this week’s big reveal session as well!

This device has the ability to connect to your smartphone by turning it into a wireless router. You’ll not need a wi-fi hotspot to make it all work, and with the LUMIX LINK application for iOS and Android devices, it’s easy as pie. You can also use this app to shoot photos and video remotely. This ability also works with live viewing at 30 fps via your smartphone as well.

This device is great on its own as well, of course, utilizing a 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with Intelligent Resolution Technology that allows Intelligent Zoom up to 20x the equivalent. Inside you’ve got a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor as well as the Venus Engine you’ve seen on several Panasonic devices revealed today as well. You’ll also be working with Intelligent iA, Auto Retouch abilities, and a host of other in-camera effects and abilities.

You’ll also have access to the LUMIX CLUB, an online cloud service made specifically for Panasonic customers, connecting easily with Twitter, Facebook, Picasa, YouTube, and Flickr. This device is DLNA capable as well, and will be available soon! Just like the other Panasonic cameras revealed today, you’ll get a 30 day warning before this device drops, and it’ll be coming soon!

Jul 17

Panasonic H-FS45150 45-150 mm Telephoto Zoom Lens revealed

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This week Panasonic is bringing the heat with new cameras, lenses, and more, all in one wallop – in this case, it’s the LUMIX G X VARIO 45-150 mm Telephoto Zoom Lens. This piece of hardware is ready to be your new interchangeable telephoto zoom lens for your Micro Four Thirds System standard camera. The LUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS45150) brings on a giant zoom range of 45-150 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 90-300 mm), and can bust out telephoto shots with the best of them.

Inside this lens you’ve got Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which will make clear shots of any situation, even if someone sneaks up behind you to flash a hand in front of your shot – no more blur for you! You’ve also got a stepping motor for smooth action in both photos and video. This lens is made for the LUMIX G series, of course, so it’ll bring on added benefits for that lineup.

NOTE: Have a peek now at our hands-on experience with a whole collection of Panasonic devices revealed this week!

With the LUMIX G line of cameras, this lens will work with its high-speed, high precision AF System as well as every other feature listed above and below. This lens is composed of 12 elements in nine groups, working with two aspherical lenses for uniform sharpness as well as one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens. You’ll have smoothness in even the out-of-focus areas with this lens’ seven aperture blades while a multi-coated lens element will make sure you’ve got minimal ghost and flare.

This lens will be available in black or silver with a “sophisticated metal look” and its pricing as well as its availability will be announced soon.

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