Monthly Archives: August 2014

All the colors of the upcoming Pentax K-S1 camera

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2014

A reader sent me this picture of the different colors for the upcoming Pentax K-S1 camera – a larger version can be found here. Update: here is a translated explanation of the green LEDs on the camera’s grip:

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The new Hasselblad H5D-200c MS camera can reach 200MP resolution

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

Hasselblad announced a new H5D-200c MS medium format camera (not to be confused with the current H5D-200MS model) that can reach 200 MP resolution with the help of the Multi-Shot (MS) capture technology: “Based on the 50 Megapixel sensor (6200 x 8272 pixels with a dimension of 32.9 x 43.8mm), the H5D-200c MS offers 1, 4 and […]

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Sony QX1 camera, new 35mm f/1.4G and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G A-mount lenses rumored for Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

Sony has filed for a “Certificate of Compliance” in Russia for two new cameras labeled as ILCE-QX1 and ILCE-QX1L. I find it strange that the QX1/QX1L are described as “Digital camera / Interchangeable lens digital camera” since the current Sony QX10 and QX100 models are lens camera modules that attach to a smart phone and not […]

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The upcoming Fujifilm X30 compact camera will have an EVF

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2014

The Fuji X20 compact camera is already listed as discontinued and it will be soon replaced by the new X30 model (pictured above) that will have an EVF (the X20 had an optical VF). The X30 will be available in silver and black and is rumored to have the same price tag as the X20 ($500). Via […]

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Pentax K-S1 camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2014

Those are the specifications of the Pentax K-S1 camera:

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Kodak discontinues the Professional BW400CN film

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2014

Today Kodak announced the discontinuation of the Professional BW BW400CN film – “the world’s finest-grained chromogenic film“. The BW400CN film is still in stock at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Here is the full text of the discontinuation notice:

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More leaked pictures of the Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2014

Digicame-info found three more pictures of the upcoming Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera. For additional info, see previous PhotoRumors coverage. T he E-PL7 will be announced on August 28th.

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You will not care about the upcoming Sony KW1 “selfie” camera

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2014

Few days ago I reported rumors about a new Sony KW1 compact camera equipped with Exmor RS sensor. Pictures of the KW1 already leaked on several Chinese websites and reveal a camera designed for… selfies. Here are the specifications:

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Rokinon to announce their new 50mm f/1.2 lens on August 26th

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2014

The previously rumored 50mm f/1.2 lens will most likely be announced on August 26th according to this Facebook post. Update: there is also a new Samyang lens teaser:

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Silver Olympus E-M1 camera to be announced soon, rumors point to possible 4k video firmware update

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2014

Olympus will refresh their E-M1 MFT camera with a new silver version (pictured above). There are also rumors of a possible firmware update that will bring 4k video recording capabilities. The official announcement is expected on August 30th. Via Xitek

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