Monthly Archives: August 2009

German site spills the beans (Sony a500 and a850)

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

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

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

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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Fuji FinePix Real 3D W1 unboxed

Fuji FinePix Real 3D W1 unboxing pictures: Source

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Sony: ”Most exciting new α series DSLR is coming”

Sony sent out press invitation for August 25th in Taiwan with the slogan: ”Most exciting new α series DSLR is coming”. The previous report was for a press conference on August 27th or 28th. The dates may vary in the different parts of the world. Sony α850 is expected and maybe more.

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Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D coming soon (in two weeks)? The previous Best Buy leak seems to be coming true after the PowerShots release today.

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The new Canons are here!

Today we got 5 new Canon p&s cameras (ready for pre-order), we will see the rest (EOS) on Spetember 1st. Canon PowerShot G11 (same as the previously leaked Canon G11 pictures & specs) Canon PowerShot S90 Canon Digital IXUS 200 Canon PowerShot SX20 Canon PowerShot SX120 … and a “speaking photo printer”…. Press release after […]

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