Monthly Archives: May 2009

New Olympus Four Thirds – Coming Summer 2009

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2009

90 years in the making 😉 The above screenshot was taken from Olympusamerica.com Via Seriouscompacts

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Sony spills the beans – pictures of the 3 new Sony DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2009

As reported earlier, Sony was preparing some new goodies. Now, they have pictures to prove it – can you spot the new models in this line-up (hint: 3 new DSLR)? Click on image for larger view. Via Photoclubalpha

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More twitter rumors

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2009

Getolympus @ twitter (official Olympus account): “Some good things are worth waiting for, like the Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera….” Olympus is gaining momentum for its next Micro Four Third camera that should be released in the next few months.

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Sony A230 and A380 in addition to A330?

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2009

This is according to Gap Intelligence, a market research firm (twitter link). I already reported the A330 leak and the two new Sony lenses.

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New book from Scott Kelby – The Digital Photography Book Volume 3

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2009

His majesty Scott Kelby is ready to release a new book: “The Digital Photography Book Volume 3”.

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Sigma DP2 now shipping

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2009

Sigma DP2 14MP FOVEON CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 2.5 Inch TFT LCD now shipping from Amazon.

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Pentax K20D Limited Titanium Edition

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2009

Only 1000 pieces will be produced from this limited edition Pentax K20D. The price:  $1199. The regular Pentax K20D sells for $749. Technabob via Gizmodo

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Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC fish eye for Nikon

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2009

Update: here is a review of this lens. Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye lens is designed for APS-C image sensor. It creates images with an expanded perpective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering 180 degree angle of view, […]

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Panasonic GH1 available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2009

Update: now also Amazon is taking pre-orders. Panasonic GH1 Lumix with 14-140mm lens now available for pre-order (J&R) Here is a video made with this camera: Panasonic Lumix GH1. First footage from Philip Bloom on Vimeo. and another one:

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Sigma extends warranty on all non-EX lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2009

RONKONKOMA, NY–(Marketwire – May 4, 2009) – Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has enhanced its warranty on all non-EX lenses purchased through an authorized Sigma dealer in the United States from one to three […]

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