Monthly Archives: March 2010

Ricoh GXR prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2010

DC Watch has multiple pictures of different Ricoh GXR prototypes shown on the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show 2010 in Japan. One of them is the previously rumored 28-300mm GXR cartridge: On display was also a Ricoh GXR A12 28mm f/2.5 cartridge and Ricoh GXR Leica mount cartridge: as well as Ricoh GXR Hasselblad cartridge:

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Sony EVIL menu screenshots

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2010

Here are some screenshots from the menu of the Sony EVIL camera (click on image for a slightly larger view): Source

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Pentax 645D will not be sold in the US

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2010

“Pentax has finally introduced a medium-format digital SLR. The ruggedized, outdoor-friendly 645D is compatible with Pentax 645 lenses. The Bad news? No plans as yet to sell it in the U.S.” The source is Adorama. Their source was a Pentax US rep (twitter link):

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Pentax 645D and FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW announced

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2010

Read all the Pentax 645D details @ Pentax Japan and dpreview (price aprox. US $9,400). Read all the 645 55mm f/2.8 lens details @ Pentax Japan and dpreview (price aprox. US $1,100). Full press releases after the break:

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Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony announced

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2010

Back in January I reported about two upcoming Tamron lenses. Today one of them was officially announced – the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Canon, Nikon and Sony. We are still waiting for the new 18-200 Tamron lens. Full press release after the break:

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Pentax 645D will have a 40MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2010

DC watch reports (in English) that the upcoming Pentax 645D will have a 40MP sensor.

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Canon rebates now online

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2010

The rumored Canon rebates are now live @ Adorama (just a week after Nikon announced their rebate program): Lens Rebate Direct link w/5D Mark II w/5D Mark II Kit 200 F2 $500 direct link direct link direct link 85 1.2 $130 direct link direct link direct link 50 1.2 $100 direct link direct link direct link […]

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Panasonic G2/Panasonic G10 official

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2010

Today Panasonic announced the G2 and G10 additions to their Lumix line. A new Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S. image stabilized lens was also introduced. Amazon has already listed the new models on their website but prices are not yet official (Panasonic announces prices 30 days before the product will start shipping).

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