Monthly Archives: September 2009

Breaking: New Pentax K-X coming out tomorrow!

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2009

The Pentax K-X full specs and pics were very briefly displayed on a web site (I will not mention which one for now): KEY FEATURES • High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max. • Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live […]

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Red Pentax K-x rumor

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2009

Two pictures are currently circulating the net of what appears to be an unidentified red Pentax. You can currently see both pictures on the Pentax forum.

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Pentax also evaluating Micro Four Thirds options

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2009

From Amateurphotographer: Stephen Sanderson, product coordinator at Pentax UK said ‘We are looking into it and investigating different options. We will find out in due course whether we will do it [Micro Four Thirds] or not.’ Sony has also shown interest in a mirrorless camera.

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Sigma DP-1 listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2009

Sigma DP-1 listed as discontinued @ B&H: Is Sigma DP1s coming soon?

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Samyang 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2009

This lens just got announced in Europe (September 16th European time): “The lens is designed to work both with cameras equipped with a matrix of full frame and APS-C matrix. Its optical structure is based on 14 elements in 12 groups optical. It was equipped with two type-ED lens and two hybrid aspherical elements and […]

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Sony will have a photography related press conference on September 23rd

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2009

I have no confirmation yet, but the press conference may be related to the Twilight Football event that promotes Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor. Not sure if new products will be announced on that event. At that point the Exmor R CMOS sensor technology is impplemented only in Handycams and the Cybershot WX1. Stay tuned […]

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18 wide-angle lens with EF (Canon) bayonet mount

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2009

Another rumor (previously reported here) came out to be true today: Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 3,5/18 wide-angle lens with EF (Canon) bayonet mount. Full press release after the jump:

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