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).
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
→ 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 […]
→ 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). → […]
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:
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) […]
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:
These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2014:
A quick update to my post from yesterday – the name of the upcoming Pentax mirrorless camera will be Q-S1 (and not Q2 as previously reported). Attached are few more leaked images courtesy of digicame-info. Reminder: the Pentax Q10 camera with 27.5-83mm lens is on sale for $169 for the next few hours (regular $399). Update: the Pentax Q-S1 will […]
Adobe released Lightroom 5.6 with support for the following cameras and lenses. Here are the download links: Win | Mac. Adobe Camera Raw 8.6 and DNG Converter 8.6 were also released (download links: Win | Mac).
