Monthly Archives: September 2010

Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 lenses available for PL-, EF-, F-mount, Micro 4/3 and A-mount

Update: Carl Zeiss announces Compact Prime CP.2 50 mm/T2.1 Makro and CP.2 100 mm/T2.1 CF: OBERKOCHEN, 09.09.2010 – Carl Zeiss has expanded its popular Compact Prime CP.2 lens series with two new focal lengths: the 50 mm with macro and 100 mm with close focus function. These lenses have been specially developed for filming with […]

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PhotoRumors updates

I will try to recap everything that happen in the past few days, too much to over in individual posts: Released: Sinar released their new Sinarback eVolution86 H digital back (rumored a month ago) Delayed: Sony A560 delayed until Jan 2011 in the US Underwater: underwater case for Sony NEX 5 Increasing capacity: Sony increases production capacity […]

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Samsung NX100 again

Engadget got some more pictures of the SamsungNX100: And two more details in addition to the previous specs: external GPS receptor external EVF with 201K resolution

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More Samsung NX100 pictures

This thread just showed up on dpreview with a picture and a diagram of the upcoming Samsung NX100: Some additional Samsung NX100 specs: (WxHxD) 120.5 × 71 × 34.5 mm Weight: 282gr No built-in flash Fixed 3″ 920k AMOLED screen Update: The new GN15 flash and EVF would cost around $100 or less. The price […]

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More Olympus E-5 details

Here are some more details in addition to the Olympus E-5 specs from last week: 12.3 MP sensor 150K shutter life Dual memory card slot: CF+SD Max shutter speed: 1/8000 3″ swivel LCD display with 920,000 dots resolution Live view Stereo mic input 5 fps (not 6 like initially reported)

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New ThinkTank bag spy shot

This blurry picture posted on Facebook, appears to be of a new bag from ThinkTank:

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More Pentax rumors

More details surfaced about the upcoming Pentax announcements on September 9th and September 20th. In addition to the K-5 and the K-r, expected are also, at least two new lenses, some compact cameras and may be “something completely new”. Still not sure how the new products will be divided between both announcements. The two new lenses are: […]

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Pentax K-5 and K-r specs

Pentax K-5 – new Pentax flagship model: 16 Megapixel Sensor Maximum expanded ISO of 25600 7 frames per second To be officially announced on September 20th To be released in October, 2010 $1600 suggested retail price Serious-amateur/professional use Pentax K-r: 12 Mexapixel Sensor 6 frames per second Up to 120 color combinations: 10 body colors, […]

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New Pentax DSLR on September 9th, 2010

This is just another confirmation of the September 9th, 2010 announcement of a new Pentax DSLR (or maybe DSLRs): Sankeibiz via Informationondigitalcamera

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Several prototypes shown at Canon EXPO 2010

After the largest CMOS and the 120MP sensors, Canon continues with their display of future technologies at the Canon Expo 2010. The star of the show was definitely the Canon 4k camera that is able to shoot 4k (4096×2160 resolution) video @ 60 frames per second with a 8MP 2/3-inch CMOS sensor. Yes, RED should be afraid. Links to […]

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