Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sony releases firmware update for the a65 and a77 SLT cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2011

Today Sony Asia released firmware version 1.03 for their SLT a65 and a77 cameras. The included improvements are: Support flash control function for Micro Twin Flash Kit, HVL-MT24AM. Improved response time of the following operation, Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder Front and Rear control dial Fn button control […]

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Next high end camera from Sony will be a “9x” model

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Paul George of Sony UK said on his Facebook page that the next high end camera from Sony will be a “9x” model: “However, in actual fact its probably better to state that the a77 is now in the range for a while, and the next high end introduction will be featuring the number ’9x’ […]

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New Canon DSLR on October 18th

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

A new Canon DSLR is expected to be announced on October 18th. The new camera will probably be from the 1D series: 16-18mp Full Frame ISO 51,200 Dual Digic V Crazy frame rates of 12-14fps have been reported 61 AF points has also been reported

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When everything else fails, release a limited edition camera

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

If you were not sure weather to buy the Sigma SD1 for $7,000, maybe this limited edition will change your mind. Only 10 pieces will be produced for 9,999 EUR each (available only in Germany):

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The latest patents from Canon and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Canon 180mm f/3.5 Macro lens patent (2011191743): Canon 65mm f/2.8 Macro lens patent (2011191743):

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Samsung NX lens roadmap for 2012: five new lenses, NX20 and NX1

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2011

This is the Samsung NX lens roadmap for 2012. Five new lenses are listed, two for the first half and three for the second half of 2012:

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Fujifilm X10 to be released on November 7th

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2011

The Fuji X10 was announced on September 1st. According to Amazon the camera will start shipping on November 7th, 2011.

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