Monthly Archives: January 2011

More Sony DSC-HX100V leaks

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2011

After the back view of the Sony HX100v, here is a full frontal courtesy of letsgodigital: The HX100V camera is expected to be announced on February 2nd together with two other compact cameras from Sony. Some additional HX100V specs: Carl Zeiss f/2.8-5.6 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens Full HD video (AVCHD format) Exmor R CMOS sensor technology (back illuminated) 3D panorama [...]

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Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens (medium format) to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2011

I just received this rumor from Asia – Pentax will be announcing a new lens for its digital medium format 645D camera: Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4. The Google translation is not very clear, but here are some of the mentioned specs: built-in hood lens built-in filter holder weather proof some kind of a special coating/lens element [...]

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Canon update

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2011

Canon (as well as Nikon) lost 15% market share in the UK (probably because of the growing mirrorless market). At the same time Canon’s profit rise 26% this year, beating analysts’ estimates. The future looks promising according to a Goldman Sachs analyst: “Single-lens reflex cameras will probably record double- digit growth this year to become Canon’s earnings driver, while compact cameras may [...]

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Sony 50mm f/1.4, 300mm f/2.8 and 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 lenses listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2011

Sony Hong Kong has listed the following three Sony lenses as discontinued: 50mm f/1.4, 300mm f/2.8 and 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3:

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If someone will be acquiring Kodak, now would be a good time

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2011

Kodak was already in a bad shape and it got even worse today (source: Marketwatch): “Eastman Kodak Co. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit dropped 95%, as revenue declined in both the company’s traditional film business and its digital segment.” There were some speculations last month that Kodak is for sale. The stock is currently down [...]

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Sony DSC-HX100V camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2011

Sony Nordic Images published a picture and brief description of a new Sony HX100V camera: The camera incorporates technology not only from “Cyber-shot” series development but also from “Handycam” and the “a (alpha)” series DSLR quality with Manual to Auto, Higher resolution 50p Full HD movie & 3D in one body 30x Ultra high zoom [...]

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