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uhoh7
Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 1300 Location: Idaho, USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:24 am Post subject: Konost: a new digital FF rangefinder? |
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uhoh7 wrote:
If you like LTM or M glass you have got to see this:
http://konost.com _________________ Making MFlenses safe for the letter *L* |
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hoanpham
Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 2575
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:35 am Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
interesting.
I like leica glasses, but can't say I like this camera. Looks like an unfinish product to me. |
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trev
Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Posts: 580 Location: North Wales - UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:20 am Post subject: |
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trev wrote:
Looks like a Samsung nx300 to me with an added viewfinder _________________ Fuji X10, X-A1 and Samsung nx 20 |
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Nordentro
Joined: 24 Jun 2010 Posts: 4713 Location: Lillehammer, Norway
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Nordentro wrote:
Wow, I like the simplicity of this camera _________________ Lars | Manuellfokus.no |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 855 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:43 am Post subject: |
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cyrano wrote:
It's certainly got my interest, let's see what the cost is going to be....... _________________ A whole bunch of stuff. |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Finally, someone makes a digital RF with a manual aperture, manual focus and none of the stupid, unwanted bells n whistles such as arse recognition or one touch upload to myface!
A pure camera...
Now, how much is it gonna cost? _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5028 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
hoanpham wrote: |
Looks like an unfinish product to me. |
Isn't this the actual camera? Other stuff is just modelling and mockups?
http://konost.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0158.jpg _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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Snodge
Joined: 01 Jan 2015 Posts: 163 Location: Bristol, UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Snodge wrote:
I like what I see on their site - I'm hoping that it comes to fruition and that in time we get a nice monochrome only with none of the filters in front of the sensor that are needed for colour...
(Note - I deleted my post about this camera as no-one had posted to it. The forum seems to behave erratically with what it shows as new posts etc, and this didn't show up when I posted!) _________________ Hugh
Camera bodies: Fujifilm X-E3 (digital), Praktika Super TL1000 (35mm film), Kershaw 450 (medium format 6x6 folder)
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Will this be the next Epson R-D1? _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57849 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Hari
Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Posts: 1790
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hari wrote:
Attila wrote: |
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. |
+1 _________________
Analogue Rangefinders: Leica M5, Leica M6 Titanium classic 0.72, Leica M7 0.58, Leica M7 0.85
Digital Rangefinder: Leica M9, Leica Monochrom, Leica M240
SLR: Leica R3 electronic, Canon AE1P
DSLR: Canon 5D MK2
M mount Lenses: Super-Wide Heliar 15/f4.5 ASPH. + Leica 24/f3.8 ASPH + Leica 28/f2 ASPH. + Leica 35/f1.4 ASPH. FLE + Leica Noctilux 50/f0.95 + Leica Noctilux 50/f1 + Canon 50/f1.2 LTM + Leica 50/f1.4 ASPH. + Leica 50/f1.5 + Zeiss ZM Sonnar 50/f1.5 + Leica APO Summicron 50/f2 + Leica Summitar 50/f2 + Leica Rigid Summicron 50/f2 + Zeiss ZM Planar 50/f2 + Leica 50/f2.8 E39 + Leica 75/f1.4 + Leica APO 75/f2 ASPH. + Voigtlander 75/f2.5 + Leica Summarex 85/f1.5 + Leica APO 90/f2 ASPH. + Leica 90/f2 E55 + Leica 90/f2.8 + Leica APO 135/f3.4
Leica R mount Lenses: Leica-R 60/2.8 E55 + Leica-R 80/1.4 E67 + Leica-R 180/4
EF mount Lenses: Canon 50/1.8 II
M42 mount Lenses: Too many
My pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dementedjesus/ |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:49 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Attila wrote: |
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. |
and 99,9% chance it will be (much) more expensive than A7 series. If I have budget, I will buy a Leica M 240 which is available now. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57849 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:18 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
calvin83 wrote: |
Attila wrote: |
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. |
and 99,9% chance it will be (much) more expensive than A7 series. If I have budget, I will buy a Leica M 240 which is available now. |
+1 too _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:40 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Yes, but this one comes without the stigma of owning a Leica.... _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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rbelyell
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 4269 Location: somewhere in the mountains of central NY
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
calvin83 wrote: |
Attila wrote: |
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. |
and 99,9% chance it will be (much) more expensive than A7 series. If I have budget, I will buy a Leica M 240 which is available now. |
it would make zero business sense to price this product anywhere near the M240. and it should be more expensive than the sony A series because its brand new tech and a totally different focusing system-- like comparing apples and cows. _________________ Epson RD1 + Elmarit 21/2.8; Summarit 50/1.5; Summarit 75/2.5; Elmar-c 90/4; Sankyo Komura 135/2.8, Hektor 135/4.5; Braun Paxina 29 6x6; Photax Boyer Paris; Holga 120 Pano
GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
Contax T
Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
Cameras: Canon IX
PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
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'buy me a drink, sing me a song,
take me as i come 'cause i can't stay long' |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
rbelyell wrote: |
calvin83 wrote: |
Attila wrote: |
still under development... 99,9% chance is will never go to production. |
and 99,9% chance it will be (much) more expensive than A7 series. If I have budget, I will buy a Leica M 240 which is available now. |
it would make zero business sense to price this product anywhere near the M240. and it should be more expensive than the sony A series because its brand new tech and a totally different focusing system-- like comparing apples and cows. |
Where is the new tech?
The digital rangefinder on this new camera works similar to a optical rangefinder. The only difference is it capture the secondary image through an secondary image sensor and overlay the image to the optical viewfinder. In a optical rangefinder, the image is projected from second window to the optical viewfinder via mirror and beam-splitter. Please correct me if I am wrong. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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rbelyell
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 4269 Location: somewhere in the mountains of central NY
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
first, i'm not certain we know exactly what the vf will technically incorporate. second, if it was a matter of 'only' this or that, and its so simple a child could do it, why has no one done it? it easy to be an 'arm-chair quarterback', especially without complete information. personally, never having built anything of significance myself, i have a healthy respect and admiration for those who do.
EDIT, from the link in the next post:
''One of the most interesting features of the Konost FF is the way in which it achieves digital rangefinder focusing. Rather than using a traditional rangefinder mechanism, the camera instead features a secondary image sensor, the round window next to the lens. The image this produces is calibrated to the lens position and then electronically displayed as the rangefinder focus patch in the optical viewfinder.
This approach cuts manufacturing and maintenance costs, while still allowing users to compose shots using the optical viewfinder, and manually focus the camera in typical rangefinder fashion by ensuring the images line up with each other. Rangefinder traditionalists will also be pleased to note that the Konost FF will use M-mount lenses and that the camera is being designed around the idea of simple manual controls.'' _________________ Epson RD1 + Elmarit 21/2.8; Summarit 50/1.5; Summarit 75/2.5; Elmar-c 90/4; Sankyo Komura 135/2.8, Hektor 135/4.5; Braun Paxina 29 6x6; Photax Boyer Paris; Holga 120 Pano
GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
Contax T
Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
Cameras: Canon IX
PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
_________________________
'buy me a drink, sing me a song,
take me as i come 'cause i can't stay long'
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 855 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:47 pm Post subject: Some more info. |
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cyrano wrote:
http://www.gizmag.com/konos-ff-digital-rangefinder-full-frame/36282/
Talking about having one working prototype and a release date sometime next year. _________________ A whole bunch of stuff. |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Interesting that they are working on APSC and 1" versions too. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5028 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Some more info. |
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kansalliskala wrote:
cyrano wrote: |
http://www.gizmag.com/konos-ff-digital-rangefinder-full-frame/36282/
Talking about having one working prototype and a release date sometime next year. |
their biggest problem is that they should have in now on the market and well cheaper than Leicas _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 855 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Some more info. |
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cyrano wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
their biggest problem is that they should have in now on the market and well cheaper than Leicas |
I agree but they have to start somewhere, kudos for trying. The idea that this could be done is encouraging to say the least. As long as the old wide angle lens issues were properly resolved. It will be done eventually,by someone, it's just a matter of time. Which is a precious commodity in the fast changing digital world. We may all be using holograms before this gets issued onto the market.
2k or under and it will sell,I'm sure. _________________ A whole bunch of stuff. |
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uhoh7
Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 1300 Location: Idaho, USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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uhoh7 wrote:
_________________ Making MFlenses safe for the letter *L* |
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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4572 Location: right now: Austria
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kuuan wrote:
cute, but I'd think that it would look a bit less so with the lens mounted the photo seen on the LCD was taken with _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:56 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
The picture is Phil Jones of Man Utd tackling Luis Suarez of Liverpool at Old Trafford. The other two players are Chris Smalling and Jordan Henderson. The picture was probably taken on a Canon or Nikon DSLR with a 2.8/80-200 or similar. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5028 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:58 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
It is a 3D computer model not a real-world mock-up?
I think the viewfider looks most fake, that can't be lit like that in real world. The artist has put a little lamp inside to show the cute construction. In real world one couldn't see the internals.
How much of the picture is modelled and what part is real. Is the lens real or modelled? _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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