Monthly Archives: March 2010

Ricoh GXR prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2010

DC Watch has multiple pictures of different Ricoh GXR prototypes shown on the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show 2010 in Japan. One of them is the previously rumored 28-300mm GXR cartridge: On display was also a Ricoh GXR A12 28mm f/2.5 cartridge and Ricoh GXR Leica mount cartridge: as well as Ricoh GXR Hasselblad cartridge:

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Sony EVIL menu screenshots

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2010

Here are some screenshots from the menu of the Sony EVIL camera (click on image for a slightly larger view): Source

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Pentax 645D will not be sold in the US

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2010

“Pentax has finally introduced a medium-format digital SLR. The ruggedized, outdoor-friendly 645D is compatible with Pentax 645 lenses. The Bad news? No plans as yet to sell it in the U.S.” The source is Adorama. Their source was a Pentax US rep (twitter link):

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Pentax 645D and FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW announced

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2010

Read all the Pentax 645D details @ Pentax Japan and dpreview (price aprox. US $9,400). Read all the 645 55mm f/2.8 lens details @ Pentax Japan and dpreview (price aprox. US $1,100). Via ThePhoblographer Full press releases after the break:

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Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony announced

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2010

Back in January I reported about two upcoming Tamron lenses. Today one of them was officially announced – the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Canon, Nikon and Sony. We are still waiting for the new 18-200 Tamron lens. Full press release after the break:

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Pentax 645D will have a 40MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2010

DC watch reports (in English) that the upcoming Pentax 645D will have a 40MP sensor.

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