Monthly Archives: August 2009

Sony keeps leaking – now we also have A750, A850, A950

Is this some kind of a sick joke? Now we have even more new Sony DSLR leaks: α750, α850 and α950 – this screenshot was taken from the Sony Asia Pacific support site (source): and the rumor that goes with the picture: Sony A950 with backlit 24.6Mp Exmor sensor @ $2999.95 Sony A850 with 24.6 Mp […]

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Sony A850 worldwide launch date rumor

Based on a “credible source” from dpreview, the launch date of the Sony α850 DSLR camera will be August 27th, 2009.

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Canon EOS 7D rumor

Two sets of specs are currently circulating the net: 15.1mp (apparently it will be the same sensor with some internal upgrades) DIGIC V (DIGIC IV a stopover to a big advancement in processing) New 13 Point AF 1080p Movie Mode 8fps 3″ VGA LCD 98% VF New Battery Weather sealing Ergonomic Upgrades 1x Compact Flash […]

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Yes, Sony Exmor R sensor is coming to Sony DSLRs

According to Sony: “… and a DSLR models featuring the Exmor R CMOS sensor…” FIY: Sony triples DSLR sales this year. Nikon and Canon, be afraid.

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Sony Exmor R sensor now in digital cameras

The highly anticipated Sony Exmor R sensor made its debut in the point & shoot camera world today: Sony WX1 and Sony TX1 (the sensor is already available in the latest Sony Handycam line). The next logical step for Sony is to release the Exmor R sensor in a DSLR camera. More info on the […]

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Panasonic GF1 (Micro Four Thirds)

This Panasonic GF1 (Micro Four Thirds) pictures were found on a Chinese forum and the poster claimed that they are from an internal Panasonic PDF document (click on image for larger view): Specs: Internal pop-up flash similar to LX3 HD Movie 720P 30fps Supersonic anti-dust Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 Total pixel: 13.1mp Effective […]

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Olympus EP-2: released before the end of the year, with a viewfinder

Chasseur d’Images magazine wrote in its latest issue (#316) that an Olympus spokesman revealed that Olympus EP-2 was in the works and was going to be released before the end of the year and it will have a viewfinder. The same issue also covered the full frame Leica M9 and the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.

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Pentax K20D discontinued

Pentax K20D is now officially discontinued. See the official Pentax Japan website.

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