Author Archives: PR admin

Rebates killed the rumors

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2010

Many manufacturers have introduced rebates programs. Usually new products are not introduced when there is an ongoing rebate campaign, which also means slow times for the rumor mill. Also, all major players are preparing for Photokina (coming up in September, 2010) and don’t want to show their cards in advance. Here are the latest rebates: Nikon […]

Posted in Canon, Olympus, Tamron| 3 Comments

The latest Photoshop CS5 video – amazing!

By PR admin | Published: April 1, 2010
Posted in Adobe| 10 Comments

Fuji FinePix F300EXR and a new S-Pro series

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2010

This rumor is based on a post from the SGShoot forum: “I have been informed by a Fujifilm rep today that the new FinePix F300EXR will be launched in the third-quarter of this year. New features include: A slimmer, more compact design Possibly a larger SuperCCD EXR sensor (1/1.4-inch) being used Extended 1000% wide dynamic range Full 1080p […]

Posted in Fuji| 13 Comments

The full frame AF rangefinder starting to smell

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2010

Update: this was a plain lie and a desperate move to attract traffic/publicity – as a result all references to the source were removed. Nothing to see here people, let’s move on.

Posted in Canon| 6 Comments

New Samsung sensor with global shutter

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2010

“Two CMOS sensor on the same chip. This concept apply to 12.4MPx APS-C CMOS sensor. The sensor integrates noise reduction circuits and 4 “Digital Channels”, two for each half-sensor. Each half-sensor has 6.2MPx with a speed transfer of 8.2fps through Global Shutter, whole sensor has 12.4MPx with a total transfer rate of 8.2fps. Both half-sensor […]

Posted in Samsung| 4 Comments

New full frame digital rangefinder being tested

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2010

Update: this was a plain lie and a desperate move to attract traffic/publicity – as a result all references to the source were removed. Nothing to see here people, let’s move on.

Posted in Canon| 29 Comments

Pentax 645D pre-orders for worldwide shipping through third party

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2010

Pentax 645D can now be pre-ordered for international shipping through the third party reseller JapanTrendShop.com. Officially, the 645D will only be available in Japan. Some reports indicated a possible release in Poland.

Posted in Pentax| Tagged | 3 Comments

New photography related technologies

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2010

Some photography related technologies that made the news the past few weeks: Camera with 158 lenses enters the Guinness World Records (source): “It took the team a total of six months to finish this monster. The lenses are attached in four rows on the body of the device, which is 7.2cm high and 47cm in […]

Posted in Future of Photo Equipment| 4 Comments

New Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 compact zoom lens

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2010

Samsung will announce a new 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (non-OIS) compact zoom lens for the NX series – this was already mentioned during PMA, but now we also have a picture: Size: 51x59mm Weight: 164gr The exact date of announcement was given.

Posted in Samsung| Tagged | 11 Comments

Samsung NX5 specs

By PR admin | Published: March 25, 2010

A reader send me some specs of the rumored Samsung NX5 camera: NX mount 14MP CMOS sensor ISO 100-3200 3fps Built-in flash (GN10) 3″ 230K LCD display Video HD720p/30fps (H.264) Audio mono HDMI/AV/MicroUSB connection SD slot Non-built in EVF, same NX10 battery, manual control Prices: NX5 + 30mm = $599 NX5 + 18-55mm non-OIS = […]

Posted in Samsung| Tagged | 5 Comments