Photo Rumors

Canon is also preparing for an announcement next week (PowerShot SX150 HS and 310 HS)

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

In addition to Sony and Nikon, Canon is also preparing a new product announcement next week. No new DSLRs are expected. The two new cameras will be the PowerShot SX150 HS and 310 HS:

Here are some interesting Canon “leaks” from the past few weeks:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon 1Ds Mark IV| 8 Comments

And this is how the Sony NEX-5N will look with an external EVF

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

Another image of the Sony NEX-5N with an external EVF from the Sony NEX talk forum:

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony NEX-5N| 15 Comments

This is how the Samsung NX200 mirrorless camera will look

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

Dpreview forum member redcrow has provided numerous accurate information in the past about upcoming Samsung products. Based on his description, a SLRClub forum member created two different mockups of the upcoming Samsung NX200 mirrorless camera that is expected to be announced next month.

Posted in Samsung| Tagged Samsung NX200| 10 Comments

Sony NEX-7 full specs and images

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

Here are the full Sony NEX-7 specs with some additional images:

24.3 MP Exmor sensor
ISO range: 100-16000
1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording
XGA OLED viewfinder
3″ 921k dots TruBlack LCD display
10 fps
HDR functionality
Built-in flash
Battery life: over 400 shots
Magnesium alloy body
Improved start-up time and AF speed
Shutter time lag: 0.02 sec
Face recognition functionality
Object tracking functionality
New type of auto lock hot shoe
Auto lens aberration compensation for Sony lenses
Advanced Bionz imaging processor
Eye Fi compatible

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony NEX 7| 75 Comments

Rumor: new Lumix X PRO lenses from Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

Panasonic is rumored to be releasing a new series of high-end pro lenses called Lumix X. Another rumor from the same source indicates that Panasonic is also working on new lenses with motorized retractable zoom. Nikon’s new mirrorless system is also rumored to have lenses with electronic zoom buttons (see this patent).

Posted in Panasonic| 9 Comments

Sony announced DEV-3 and DEV-5 digital recording binoculars

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

When I initially reported the rumor about a new digital recording binoculars from Sony, I did not believe that such product exists, but today Sony announced the DEV-3 and DEV-5: a new gadget that combines a digital camera, camcorder and binoculars. The low end model costs $1,399.99, the DEV-5 price is $1,999.99.

Full details:

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New USB 3.0 memory card reader from Phottix

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2011

Phottix announced a new USB 3.0 memory card reader:

“USB 3.0 is fast, 10x faster than USB 2.0. Phottix is offering this stylish white card reader to make the most of the newest, fastest format.
With read/write speeds of 4800 Mbp, the Phottix Turbo USB 3.0 Ultra Speed Card Reader accepts Compact Flash (CF) cards, Secure Digital (SD), Micro SD, Memory Stick (MS) and xD type cards.
The Plug-and-Play USB 3.0/USB 2.0 device will work with Window 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and Mac OS. All five card slots can be used at the same time for data exchange. USB 3.0 compatible cable included.”

Posted in Phottix| 9 Comments

Kodak’s patents may be worth $3 billion

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2011

Bloomberg and WSJ published articles that Kodak’s patents are probably worth $3 billion and the company has started marketing them to potential buyers that could include Microsoft, Samsung, and even Google. The company’s equity is currently valued at $600 million after a series of negative financial news.

Posted in Kodak, Samsung| 5 Comments

More Sony NEX-5N specs

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2011

Some additional specs for the Sony NEX-5N mirrorless camera:

0.02 seconds shutter lag time
3 in. 921k dots touch screen LCD
AF tracking can be enabled from the touchscreen
Improved audio quality during video recording
New OLED viewfinder with eye proximity sensor (similar to the Fuji X100) will be available as an accessory.

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony NEX-5N| 16 Comments

More Sony rumors a week before the official announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2011

This is a picture of the Sony a77 EVF which shows 19 AF points (11 of them are cross type):

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony a77| 18 Comments

Samsung NX200 registered with RRA

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2011

Samsung NX200 camera is already registered with the Korean Radio Research Agency which is a clear indication that the camera will be released in the next month or so (see previous reports on RRA filings):