I received those images of the not yet announced Pentax X-5 camera. Some specs were already published on photoprice.ca: the X-5 will not be a DSLR but a high-end point and shoot camera with 16MP and 26x ultra-zoom. Pictures of the same camera in black:
Canon announced two new compact cameras: PowerShot SX160 IS ($229) and PowerShot SX500 IS ($329). Canon also celebrates the production of 80 Million EF lenses.
Several more leaked images from the Sony NEX-5R. The new camera is expected to have a new 16MP sensor with phase detection AF pixels and a flip screen and “full Internet support” where users will be able to download apps just like on a smart phone:
Those are the first leaked images of the upcoming Sony NEX-6 and NEX-5R mirrorless cameras (see expected specs here) – the new models have similar design to the NEX-7 and NEX-5N:
Sony announced the development of a new Exmor RS sensor: The “Exmor RS” is a CMOS image sensor that adopts a unique ‘stacked structure.’ This structure layers the pixel section, containing formations of back-illuminated pixels over the chip affixed with mounted circuits for signal processing, in place of conventional supporting substrates used for back-illuminated CMOS image sensors.
Getty Images sold for $3.3 Billion. Canon recalls EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera (EOS 650D/EOS Kiss X6i overseas models) because of defective rubber grips that could cause skin allergies or irritation.
Olympus made an official statement that they are working on a new pro body for Four Thirds lenses: Olympus working on new body for top-pro lenses Akira Watanabe, manager of Olympus Imaging’s SLR planning department, confirmed today that the company is definitely working on a body to deliver the focusing performance expected by users of the Top […]
There are rumors for a new smaller 22MP Canon EOS 6D full frame DSLR camera that will be announced in October (it is unusual for a major company to make announcements just one month after Photokina). Lenses: rumors for a new EF 35 f/1.4L II and EF 135 f/1.8L IS (Canon already has a patent for a 135mm f/2.0 lens lens). […]
Those are the latest pre-Photokina Panasonic rumors: New Panasonic GH3 camera: it will be similar to the GH2, weather sealed, no global shutter with improved AF speed and better EVF. The rumored sensor is 15.5MP with 160-12800 ISO range (expandable to 80-51200). The rest of the specs: 6.7fps, 3.2″ LCD with 1050k-dots, double SDXC memory card […]
The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 macro lens is expected to be announced next week together with a new ring flash. Olympus is also rumored to announce a cheap 15mm f/8.0 MFT prime lens with fixed aperture and length of only 9mm. Other new lenses: a cheap prime lens, a 12-60mm zoom and a 25mm f/1.8 macro. Olympus XZ-2 will also […]
