Monthly Archives: August 2014

Sony a5100 mirrorless camera to be announced on August 19th

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2014

The rumored Sony a5100 mirrorless camera will be announced on August 19th according to the official Sony Hong Kong website. The pictured camera is labeled “a5100” and looks identical to the current a5000 model.

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The new Sony QX30 lens camera module for smart phones could be announced on September 3rd

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2014

Ubergizmo found a Sony press invitation for the IFA show in Berlin with a picture of a (new?) lens camera module for smart phones – maybe the previously rumored QX30 will be announced during the show (the press conference is scheduled for September 3rd, 2014).

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Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera to be announced on August 30th

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2014

According to Olympus Japan, the new EN E-PL7 camera will be announced on August 30th. Additional information on the E-PL7 can be found here. Via digicame-info

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2014

→ The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H. → Lolumina introduces new line of interchangeable soft-release buttons for non-threaded shutter release cameras. → Exporter For Aperture is now available for download at the app store (this tool allows you to export your Aperture libraries into Lightroom after […]

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The latest patents from Pentax, Ricoh, Olympus and Canon

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2014

→ Pentax/Ricoh filed a patent for on-sensor PDAF (phase detection focusing system) implemented using sensor shift via the shake reduction system. → Olympus patented a new “water splash” mode where the camera will be triggered by splashed water. → Pentax/Ricoh field a patent for a 80-160mm f/4.5 medium format lens for the Pentax 645 system (50-100mm equivalent). → […]

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Pentax HD DA 645 28-45mm f/4.5ED AW SR wide-angle medium format zoom lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2014

In addition to the Q-S1, Pentax also announced the HD DA 645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR wide-angle medium format zoom lens that leaked earlier today. The price is $4999.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). Here is the press release:

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Pentax Q-S1 mirrorless camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2014

The rumored Pentax Q-S1 mirrorless camera is now officially announced in several different colors and lens options (the prices vary, click on the links below for additional information): Pentax QS1 body only (black) Pentax QS1 +  zoom lens (black) Pentax QS1 + 2 lenses (black) Pentax QS1 body only (gold) Pentax QS1 + zoom lens (gold) […]

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Pentax HD DA 645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR medium format lens leaks online

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2014

The previously rumored Pentax HD DA 645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR wide-angle medium format zoom lens was briefly listed on B&H’s website. The page is now removed, but you can still find the cashed version. Here are the lens specifications:

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