Monthly Archives: August 2009

Olympus E-600

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2009

If you remember the Olympus E-600 showed up on Korean’s Radio Research Agency website few weeks ago. Today we have some pictures, but no specs yet:

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Sony 28-75mm f2.8 SAM lens

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

This is the Sony SAL 28-75 mm f/2.8 SAM lens that will be released this week: Mhohner via Fengniao

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New Pentax 400mm lens

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

The latest issue of Outdoor Photographer references a new Pentax 400mm lens. No further details were given. Source

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Complete list of Sony products to be announced

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

Alpha 500 12 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor New Quick AF Live View 5 Fps Alpha 550 15 Mp EXMOR R CMOS sensor New Quick AF Live View 5 Fps Vertical Control Grip / Sony VG-C50AM for the Alpha 500 and 550 Alpha 850 24.6 Mp Full Frame EXMOR CMOS Sensor 98 % Viewfinder 3 […]

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Sigma SD15 DSLR camera soon to be released

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2009

Sigma is preparing to release an update of the existing Sigma SD 14: “The SD15 will house the same 14-million-pixel Foveon X3 imaging sensor that is employed in Sigma’s current SD14 model (pictured). It will incorporate a new True II image processing engine and 3in LCD monitor.” More info available here. The camera is expected […]

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There will be also a new Sony a550 (in addition to the a500 and a850)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2009

Another German site leak: The different price configurations for the Sony a500 and a850 are also available on the same page.

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German site spills the beans (Sony a500 and a850)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2009

Original German language link | Google translated English link (detailed specs available): Sony A500: ISO up to 12,8000 5 fps 9 points AF system Max shutter speed of 1/4000th October 2009 availability Sony A850: 24 mp EXMOR sensor, image stabilized No live view 3 fps Viewfinder: 98% coverage, 0.74x magnification 3″ 921k dot LCD September […]

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More than one Sony DSLR expected on August 28th

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2009

A reader sent me a detailed translation of the Sony invitation for the event in Hong Kong on August 28th (thanks Rebel): “Released of new Alpha Cameras on Aug 28, designed for photo enthusiast, advanced technologies… superb DSLR functions… bla bla… new Exmor CMOS sensor, strength Quick AF Live View and high speed continuous shooting, […]

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Leica M9 and another secret camera on September 9th

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2009

M9 If you don’t follow LeicaRumors that’s ok. Here is what you need to know: Leica M9 to be released on September 9th (09.09.09 at 09:09am). The M9 will have an 18MP, full frame sensor (probably from Kodak). But wait, there is more: another unknown and “interesting” Leica camera is also expected to be announced […]

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Rumor: Tokina 80-400 lens first to get image stabilization

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2009

Tokina is looking into image stabilization and the first lens to receive it will be the Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ATX840 D zoom lens. This was in a direct email from Tokina support to a PhotoRumors reader in response to introducing image stabilization in Tokina lenses.

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