Monthly Archives: March 2010

Fuji FinePix F300EXR and a new S-Pro series

This rumor is based on a post from the SGShoot forum: “I have been informed by a Fujifilm rep today that the new FinePix F300EXR will be launched in the third-quarter of this year. New features include: A slimmer, more compact design Possibly a larger SuperCCD EXR sensor (1/1.4-inch) being used Extended 1000% wide dynamic range Full 1080p […]

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The full frame AF rangefinder starting to smell

Update: this was a plain lie and a desperate move to attract traffic/publicity – as a result all references to the source were removed. Nothing to see here people, let’s move on.

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New Samsung sensor with global shutter

“Two CMOS sensor on the same chip. This concept apply to 12.4MPx APS-C CMOS sensor. The sensor integrates noise reduction circuits and 4 “Digital Channels”, two for each half-sensor. Each half-sensor has 6.2MPx with a speed transfer of 8.2fps through Global Shutter, whole sensor has 12.4MPx with a total transfer rate of 8.2fps. Both half-sensor […]

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New full frame digital rangefinder being tested

Update: this was a plain lie and a desperate move to attract traffic/publicity – as a result all references to the source were removed. Nothing to see here people, let’s move on.

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Pentax 645D pre-orders for worldwide shipping through third party

Pentax 645D can now be pre-ordered for international shipping through the third party reseller JapanTrendShop.com. Officially, the 645D will only be available in Japan. Some reports indicated a possible release in Poland.

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New photography related technologies

Some photography related technologies that made the news the past few weeks: Camera with 158 lenses enters the Guinness World Records (source): “It took the team a total of six months to finish this monster. The lenses are attached in four rows on the body of the device, which is 7.2cm high and 47cm in […]

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New Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 compact zoom lens

Samsung will announce a new 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (non-OIS) compact zoom lens for the NX series – this was already mentioned during PMA, but now we also have a picture: Size: 51x59mm Weight: 164gr The exact date of announcement was given.

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Samsung NX5 specs

A reader send me some specs of the rumored Samsung NX5 camera: NX mount 14MP CMOS sensor ISO 100-3200 3fps Built-in flash (GN10) 3″ 230K LCD display Video HD720p/30fps (H.264) Audio mono HDMI/AV/MicroUSB connection SD slot Non-built in EVF, same NX10 battery, manual control Prices: NX5 + 30mm = $599 NX5 + 18-55mm non-OIS = […]

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