Monthly Archives: May 2010

Carl Zeiss goes mobile

By PR admin | Published: May 10, 2010

I keep reading about the latest cell phone cameras news – Apple of course dominates the headlines (see next iPhone to Record 1280×720 HD Video & a new iPod touch with built-in camera), but then I noticed that the new Nokia N8 mobile phone will have a Zeiss lens for its 12 MP camera which Nokia claim to […]

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Samsung NX5 approved by the Korean Radio Research Agency

By PR admin | Published: May 9, 2010

The Korean Radio Research Agency has been a good source of information in the past since it has to approve electronic devices before they are officially released (see previous Samsunng NX10 and Olympus E-600 posts). Their latest entry is for the rumored Samsung NX5 camera: Here are the expected Samsung NX5 specs I received few […]

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Ricoh P10 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VC lens for GXR released

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2010

The rumor about this 28-300mm lens was posted here back in January. Today the lens was officially announced: Detailed information, including MTF chart and samples can be found here. Full press release after the break:

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First Pentax 645D is out

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2010

Akihabaranews (more pictures available) got one of the first first Pentax 645D units for testing. Expect detailed report from them in the next two weeks. Amazon Japan list the 645D to be available on May 30th, 2010.

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Sony NEX EVIL camera’s press event invitations are out

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2010

Sony Hong Kong sent out an event invitation for what appears to be the official launch of the Sony NEX EVIL camera line. May 11th, 2010 was rumored few weeks ago as a potential announcement date: “Worldwide attention debut Anywhere beyond the imagination of the lightweight body experience quality SLR digital camera Market, the highly anticipated Sony’s […]

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Pentax EVIL camera maybe this year?

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2010

AmateurPhotographer seems to think that Pentax is working on EVIL camera: “Pentax engineers are continuing to pursue the possibility of launching a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, as the firm points to an ‘exciting’ few months ahead.” From AP’s recent interview with Pentax UK product co-ordinator Stephen Sanderson: “It’s quite clear that we don’t want to be […]

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Sony NEX in German magazine

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2010

I just received this tip from a reader: “More pictures from the Sony NEX are in the new German magazine DigitalPHOTO 606/2010 on pages 43 and 114. On page 114 are 3 different lenses (1 big telezoom?) and 3 bodies (blue, red and silver) to see.” Are those pictures available online anywhere?

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III in 2011

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2010

During the last Creativelive workshop, Vincent LaForet mentioned that Canon is developing a third generation of the EOS 5D which will be released in 2011.

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