Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tomorrow: Sony NEX-5R announcement

Tomorrow Sony will announce their new NEX-5R mirrorless camera. Here is what we know so far on this model: 16.1MP CMOS Exmor sensor ISO range: 100-25,600 10 fps Hybrid AF with 99 phase detection and 25 contrast detection AF points 3″ 921k dots tiltable LCD touch screens Built-in Wi-Fi New camera apps 1920×1080 60i/60p/24p video […]

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Samsung to release Android based digital camera

GSMarena reported that Samsung is working on a Galaxy S III-based point and shoot camera that will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Similar rumor was already circulated back in March. Samsung also filed a patent for a Galaxy based camera. The rest of the specs: 4.8″ SuperAMOLED screen, 10x zoom, 16MP sensor, Xenon flash, Wi-Fi and 3G + […]

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Sony a99 full specifications

Those are the detailed specs for the upcoming Sony a99 full frame camera: 24.3MP full frame CMOS Exmor sensor Translucent mirror technology ISO range: 100-25,600 (ISO-low 50 is also available) 14 bit RAW output 1/8000 maximum shutter speed 10 fps Shutter life: 200,000 shots 102 points AF system AF with two phase detection sensors 2360k […]

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Fujifilm X-E1 specifications

Here are the first set of specs for the upcoming Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera: Same 16MP sensor as in the X-Pro1 (with max ISO of 25,600) 6 fps Light magnesium body Improved AF speed Price: bellow $1000 To be released before Christmas Same video recording capabilities as the X-Pro1 Mic input EVF only (not hybrid as the X-Pro1) […]

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

Panasonic G5 to start shipping on September 13th in Japan Canon released firmware 1.2.0 for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens. Check this slick quick release camera mount for bicycles. Two new Casio cameras were announced: EX-JE10WE and EX-N10VP. Kodak to sell imaging business.

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Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera (XF1)

In addition to the X-E1 mirrorless camera with EVF, Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera called XP1 or XF1. The camera has a very clean design that for some reason reminds me of a Leica product:

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The new Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera will have an EVF *UPDATED*

Update: the Fuji X-E1 will have an electronic viewfinder. One of the new products Fujifilm will introduce at Photokina will be the X-E1 – a new mirrorless camera similar to the X-Pro1 but without the hybrid viewfinder and with a built-in flash. The Fuji X-E1 will be available aslo in silver:

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Pentax X-5 announced

The Pentax X-5 ultra zoom compact camera is now official. The price is set at $279.95 (black version is also available)  The basic specifications: 16MP ‘Bridge’ Digital Camera 26x Megazoom Lens, 22.3-580mm Equivalent Large 3.0″ Tiltable LCD Screen 260K Dot Electronic Viewfinder Full HD 1080p Widescreen Video Triple Shake Reduction Technology Super Macro Mode Focuses to […]

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The new Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 and 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses appeared briefly on B&H website

The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS zoom lenses appeared briefly on B&H website. The entries are now removed, here are the detailed specifications and description one more time: Focal Length 21 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 14 mm Aperture Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 Camera Mount Type Fujifilm X […]

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Canon instant rebates will expire in one week

The current Canon US instant rebates that offer up to $300 savings on selected lenses and speedlites will expire on September 1st, 2012:

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