Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rumor: Pentax K-01 APS-C mirrorless camera to be announced next month

Rumors for a second mirrorless camera from Pentax are intensifying again. Here are the first detailed specs from digicame-info: to be announced at CP+ show in Japan in early February the model name is K-01 K-mount will come with a new lens: DA 40mm f/2.8XS there will be three new lenses three different colors: Black & white body color, […]

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Kodak files for bankruptcy

Eastman Kodak Company and Its U.S. Subsidiaries Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization Flow of Goods and Services to Customers to Continue Globally in Ordinary Course; Non-U.S. Subsidiaries Are Not Included in U.S. Filing and Are Not Subject to Court Supervision; Company Secures $950 million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing in U.S.; Kodak’s Reorganization to Facilitate Emergence […]

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This week Kodak is suing Samsung

Last week Kodak filed a lawsuit against Fujifilm for patents infringement. This week it’s Samsung’s turn. Any guesses who is going to be sued next week? Here are both press releases – I have hyperlinked the related patents:

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Is this the Olympus OM-D camera?

I just received this picture of the Olympus OM-D. I don’t have the original source, nor do I know if this image is authentic (maybe the reader who sent it can provide me with some more details by using this contact form). Here are some of the expected OM-D camera specs:

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Samsung NX200 RS “retro” version to be announced this weekend

Samsung is expected to release the NX200 RS camera for the South Korean market this Saturday. The specs will be identical to the NX200 model ($899). The new camera will feature a silver top plate that is suppose to give it a “retro look”. Here is a picture of the NX200 RS next to the “old” […]

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Olympus Corporation updates

The latest Olympus headlines: Panel clears audit firms of Olympus scandal blame Olympus sues 5 auditors seeking up to 1 bln yen Olympus shareholder sues execs for firing ex-CEO TPG willing to invest $1 billion in Olympus Samsung may consider alliance with Olympus Toshiba set to propose tie-up with Olympus Toshiba denies report it will […]

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Phottix offers 5% discount

Phottix currently offers 5% discount on all purchases from the Phottix online store – just enter the coupon code NY2012 on the checkout screen. This offer is valid till January 30, 2012.

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More Olympus OM-D specs

Some more rumored Olympus OM-D specs: ISO range: 200 – 25600 EVF with 610,000 dots The built-in flash will have a GN=10 (Guide Number) 5-axis shake reduction Fast AF & 3D tracking The Olympus OM-D design will have mainly straight lines Total of 3 dials around the shutter release button plus another small button. On both […]

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R.I.P. Sony a55

After the a33, now also the Sony a55 camera ($799.99) is no longer in production according to DCWatch. The Sony a33 and a55 translucent DSLR cameras were announced back in September of 2010.

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This new Canon EF lens smart adapter for Sony NEX cameras supports electronic aperture control

Today Conurus (in a partnership with Metabones) announced a new smart adapter that will allow electronic aperture control of Canon EF lenses from a Sony NEX camera:

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