Monthly Archives: July 2011

RED EPIC-M now in stock; EPIC-X delayed, price increased

Jim Jannard announced that the EPIC-M is now in stock. EPIC-X is delayed, some prices went up as a result of the tragedy in Japan:

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Is this the Sony NEX 7?

This is suppose to be the NEX 7 camera from Sony with an EVF. I was already told that the NEX 7 will have a different look, but I am not sure I believe the two wheels design on the right. Via Minoltasonyclub

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Pentax to announce a 645D red lacquer limited edition camera

Update: the limited edition Pentax 645D is now official. Here are the official images and the press release: GOLDEN, CO.  (July 13, 2011)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced it will offer a limited edition 645D camera kit produced to celebrate the PENTAX 645D being named Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011 “Camera of the Year.” This limited edition […]

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New Olympus EVF with built-in flash leaks in promotional video

In this Olympus PEN commercial you can see a new external EVF that appears to have a built-in flash in the front:

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New firmware v1.11 for Pentax K-5 and K-r ready to be released

Update: the new firmware v1.11 is now official for the  645D, K-5 and K-r cameras. Pentax UK has a new firmware version 1.11 for the K-5 and K-r cameras listed on their website. The download links are not active yet. Expect the firmware to be released in the next few days.

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Is this the Sony a77 camera?

Those two images of the upcoming Sony a77 camera just started circulating online and appear to be genuine. The back of the camera shows the previously leaked swivel LCD screen:

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Fujifilm confirms that it is considering a compact system camera

Fujifilm confirmed to AP that it is considering to launch a compact system camera. Flashback: This rumor started back in 2009 when a Micro Four Thirds camera with an EXR sensor was expected to be announced at the 2010 PMA show. The camera never materialized, but few months later Fuji announced the FinePix X100 which became an […]

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