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Samsung working on full-frame CMOS sensor for Pentax and Samsung DLSRs

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2009

This news is 2 weeks old – I have some catching up to do: “Kyong-Kook Shin, assistant manager for Samsung’s digital camera marketing planning group, suggested that the firm is actively pursuing development of a full-frame CMOS sensor intended for use in a professional camera.”

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Sigma DP2 14MP available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2009

Sigma DP2 14mp Foveon CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 2.5 Inch TFT LCD is now available for pre-order – expected delivery 1-3 months:

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Polaroid Two/Pogo Instant digital camera coming soon to stores

By PR admin | Published: May 1, 2009

Polaroid is not done yet – the new Polaroid Two/Pogo instant digital camera will be available in the UK on May 12: Via Firebox

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Pentax K-7 again

By PR admin | Published: May 1, 2009

Here  another “dream” image of the upcoming Pentax K-7: Don’t forget the ongoing Pentax rebates.

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Sony lenses SAL1870 & SAL55200 discontinued?

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

Sony DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 and Sony DT 55-200 F4-5.6 lenses are added to the archived items on the Sony Singapore website: Is a replacement coming out soon? Via Photogenius

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Fujifilm rejuvenates the instant camera, axes 5000 jobs

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

This summer Fujifilm will brings back the instant camera with the Instax 210 model and axes 5000 jobs at the same time (source).

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SONY 80-200F1.4 G SSM Lens?

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

Rumors on this lens have been floating around all over the place. Here are some picture (click for high res): I vote fake on this one. Via Visualimo

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Pentax K-7 – “Enjoy waiting”

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

Some more Pentax K-7 pictures:   Via PentaxForum

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Ricoh in financial trouble, but ethical

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

Ricoh’s net profit fell by almost 94% (ouch!). Sales in other category, which includes the digital camera business, fell by 13.9%. At the same the article reminds us that Ricoh was selected as one of the world’s most ethical enterprises which actually explains why they had a bad quarter.

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New Pentax K series countdown

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

There is a compilations of small pictures on flickr combining all rumored detailes for the expected Pentax K7: At the same time there is a countdown to the announcement on Pentax website in Spain:

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