Monthly Archives: August 2010

Questionable Pentax EVIL specs

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

This post is not to report a rumor, but to debunk a rumor (I got multiple email from readers). Dpnet listed those Pentax EVIL specs on their website: New APS-C 14 million pixel sensor Body image stabilization, the first SR with APS-C single power Flip-type LCD viewfinder screen HD video capture features I have hard believing […]

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Canon announcement this week

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

PhotographyBay got a tip that Canon will have a new product announcement on August 17th, 2010. There is another Canon press event scheduled for August 27th, 2010. Canon will probably release their S95, SX130 and SD4500 point and shoot cameras first (August 17th) and then the Canon 60D on August 26th. The rumor is that the new Canon […]

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All you need to know about Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

Photokina is the biggest show for photography equipment that takes place every 2 years in Cologne, Germany. This year Photokina will be between September 21- 26. Here is a summary of all rumors, predictions and expectations for the main players in the industry: Canon: Canon G12 is a given, based on previous release patterns (they release a new version […]

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Yaniv Berg’s curved camera design

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

I aways find camera concepts very interesting (see the category “Future of Photo Equipment”). Today’s entry is designed by Yaniv Berg – the “curved” camera: Via Yankodesign

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Sony rumors/updates

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2010

Sony 500mm F8 Reflex lens (SAL500F80) is now discontinued. Rumor: Zeiss will show E-mount lenses at Photokina (for Sony NEX system).

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Sony, Canon and Panasonic press events scheduled

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2010

Update: it seems that Panasonic will also have a press conference on August 26th, 2010. First, Canon has scheduled a press event on 26th of August, 2010: Sony seems to have picked August 24th, 2010 as the date of their press event:

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Sinar with a new digital back at Photokina 2010

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2010

Rumors from small manufacturers are rare, so I really enjoyed receiving this one even though there was not much information provided: Sinar will present a new high-end multishoot digital back at Photokina. It will have a roller ball selector, screen and new, more intuitive menu system. If you have any information about an upcoming, photography […]

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Is this the new Canon EOS 60D?

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2010

Some of the rumored specs: 18MP Tilt LCD screen “Video optimized” – probably improved AF during video recording

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