Relleiflex announced two new cameras for the Photokina 2012 show: the Rolleiflex FX-N (pictured above) has a new Heidosmat 2,8/80mm viewfinder lens and a Rollei S-Apogon 2,8/80mm main lens. The other specifications are identical to the previous FX model. The Rolleiflex Hy6 Mod2 includes some firmware and design improvements:
The Nikon D600 full frame DSLR will be Wi-Fi compatible with a new WU-1b wireless mobile adapter. See the latest D600 specs here. The officially announcement should be on September 13th. The big question mark for now is the price. The similar in specs Sony a99 camera that will be announced tomorrow will sell for $2,800.
Hasselblad announced their new H5D series medium format cameras. Some of the improvements are: New compressed RAW files for faster and smoother workflow Even better focus correction with True Focus II Print-ready JPEG mode for quick preview and printing New Camera Configurator New improved grip surface Larger and more ergonomic buttons Larger, easier to read display style […]
Pentax K-5 II DSLR camera is now officially announced. The price is $1199 for body only, $1399 for 18-55mm kit and $1599 for 18-135mm kit. The specs at a glance: 16.3 MP CMOS Sensor 11 Point SAFOX X Autofocus System 3.0″ Air-Gap-Free LCD w/ 921k Dots 1080p HD Video w/ External Mic Jack High Sensitivity 80-51200 ISO Range Body-based […]
All previously rumored new Pentax Q products are now officially announced. The Pentax Q10 is priced at $599 (available also in red). The main specifications are: 12.4MP Backlit 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor PENTAX Q-Mount Lens System 27.5-83mm (35mm equiv) 3x Zoom Lens 3.0″ LCD Display RAW and JPEG Photos Full HD 1080p Video at 30fps Micro HDMI […]
Pentax announced also a new zoom and telephoto lenses for K-mount DSLR cameras. Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-5.6 ED SDM specs (price: $799.95): 15x Zoom Range From Wide to Telephoto Equivalent to 27.5-414mm in 35mm Format SDM AF System for Fast, Quiet Focusing Compatible with Pentax K-Mount Cameras Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW […]
Pentax announced one macro lens for their 645 medium format cameras. Pentax HD D FA 645 Macro 90mm f/2.8 ED AW SR lens specs (price: $4,499.95): Medium-Length Macro Lens for Pentax 645 Fast f/2.8 Maximum Aperture Quick-Shift Focus System HD and Aero Bright Lens Coatings Weather Resistant Construction
Some of the newly released Pentax lenses have a new “exclusive HD coating technology” that offers improved light transmittance and a much lower refractive index. In their press release Pentax promises 50% reduction of reflections in the visible spectrum:
Detailed specs of the Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens (Google translation): Employ an optical system similar to astronomical telescope, descriptive power is very good, especially in the distance Seven elements in 6 groups, 2 ED glass lens configuration sheet HD coating of newly developed high transmittance than The maximum diameter of 130.3mm, 521.7mm length Squeeze nine wings […]
Pentax will have their nine new product announcements today at around 6pm EST. You can find detailed information on all of the upcoming products in the Pentax category, or under the Pentax K-5 II, Pentax Q10 and Pentax 560mm f/5-6 lens tags. Check also the Photokina 2012 tag that contains information on many other rumored, […]
