Monthly Archives: February 2011

Pentax manager on their mirrorless camera: “We’re on it” (NC-1)

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2011

DSLR magazine interviewed Mr. Kawauchi (Pentax Product Planning Manager) at the CP+ show last week and he pretty much confirmed the upcoming Pentax NC-1 mirrorless camera (computer translation): The answer, immediate, well-articulated, it is clear that is planned and well learned, but in any case seems elusive, since the logic is obvious: “Mirrorless concept is very attractive […]

Posted in Pentax| Tagged , | 9 Comments

Another Fuji X100 update

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2011

The official X100 sample images are now online. For now only Amazon is taking Fuji X100 pre-orders. Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 specs comparison. The X100 should start shipping in Japan on March 5th. For the US and Canada I heard March 18th as a potential shipping date. Fuji’s new flashes that will be compatible with the X100 seems to be Sunpak clones […]

Posted in Fuji| Tagged | 18 Comments

“Kodak is Apple in reverse”

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2011

The following headlines sum up the situation Kodak is currently in: Kodak reaffirms plan to complete transformation by 2012 Kodak signals move away from cameras? Analysis: Investors tired of waiting for Kodak to develop Eastman Kodak stock hits new 52-week low Kodak is Apple in reverse

Posted in Kodak| 12 Comments

Something new is coming for Pentax K-5/K-7

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2011

Update: see the post on NikonRumors.com for more details. Yvon Bourque made this statement on his blog yesterday: “Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same… Pentax K-5/ K-7 will get it first, but  Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus will get it next.” A new lens? A firmware update? A new accessory? Maybe a new book? Does anyone have […]

Posted in Pentax| 27 Comments

Canon patents new 300mm f/4 lens

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 300mm f/4 lens: For comparison, here is the current Canon EF300mm F4L IS USM design (1997):

Posted in Canon| Tagged | 16 Comments

New compact camera design from Olympus

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

Olympus registered a new compact camera design with the European Trade Marks and Designs office. The new point and shoot camera is similar to the Olympus SZ-10 model that was announced a week ago: For comparison here is the Olympus SZ-10 design:

Posted in Olympus| Leave a comment

RED “just warmed up the engine”, big surprise at NAB 2011

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2011

The CEO and founder of RED Jim Jannard promised a “big surprise” at NAB 2011 (April 9-14). RED have “just warmed up the engine” and have big plans for the future: In the beginning, some said that RED was a scam. Now some say that RED is a one trick wonder. I have said that […]

Posted in Red| 27 Comments

The 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2011

Yesterday was the last day of the 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging show. A total of 49,368 people visited the show. Here is a recap of the main headlines from the show: Fuji X100 first impressions from the CP+ show floor Voigtlander SL II Heliar Classic 1,8/75 and Nokton 1,2/35mm ASPH II lenses announced […]

Posted in Other| 7 Comments

Samsung NX lens lineup

By PR admin | Published: February 12, 2011

Several unreleased Samsung NX lenses appeared on a Korean forum (original source: clubnx.co.kr): Picture above: 50-200mm, 18-200mm , 85mm f/1.4, 60mm Macro, 16mm Pancake, 20mm Pancake Silver, 20-50mm Silver (from the left, all i-Function lenses)

Posted in Samsung| Tagged | 6 Comments

Something exciting is coming from Fuji in Fall of 2011 (Fuji S6?)

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2011

The FujiGuys just posted this cryptic tweet about something exciting coming from Fuji in Fall ’11. Fuji S6 maybe? I’m all ears!

Posted in Fuji| Tagged , , , | 28 Comments