Monthly Archives: May 2010

Nobody likes Pentax

By PR admin | Published: May 31, 2010

Bloomberg reports that Yutaka Yamanaka, the grandson of the Hoya Corp. founders is not happy with the $1billion purchase of Pentax and describes it as “overpriced” and “failure”. This is not really surprising and all stories about Hoya trying to sell Pentax are probably more than just a rumor (via pentaxforums). Another Pentax related rumor: [...]

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Fuji to release Natura Classica White Limited Edition

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2010

First, this is a film camera and apparently a good one. It sells for $300-$400 on eBay. Fuji decided to make a limited 3000 pieces edition. Details (computer translated): Released in late June, 2010 Product Features “Non-flash” program made it possible to control its own exposure shooting “NP” mode features. F2.8 lens and a bright, [...]

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Sony NEX 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens coming in September

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2010

The Sony NEX 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens is expected to be released on September 16th in Japan: Yodobashi via Fotoactualidad

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Sony and Canon attempt to purchase Pentax?

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2010

CanonRumors reported that Canon and Sony may have tried to purchase Pentax at some point. Hoya’s CEO has indicated in the past that Pentax is for sell. Then there were some statements about a “deeper relationship” with Samsung. It is possible that at some point JVC attempted to buy Pentax – both companies denied it a [...]

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Sigma SD 15 delayed again

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2010

I don’t know how to say this with a straight face but the Sigma SD 15 is delayed again – this time till the end of June. Source

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Panasonic to announce something next week

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2010

Panasonic will have an announcement on June 1st or June 2nd, 2010 (depending on your location). I am still not sure what will be announced, I will look into previous rumors for clues and will post an update.

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