Sony has two more Cybershot cameras to announce: DSC-HX9V and DSC-HX100v

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

On February 2nd, 2011 Sony will announce two high-end point and shoot Cybershot cameras: DSC-HX9V and DSC-HX100v. Here are the expected specs of the HX9V model:

  • 16MP Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • 16x zoom (24mm on the wide side)
  • 3″ LCD screen
  • 1080i movie mode
  • 3D sweep panaroma
  • 3d still pictures
  • Background defocus
  • 10fps
  • GPS tagging
  • USB charging
  • HDMI
  • Price: between $300-$400

The HX100v will have similar specs but with 30x zoom (27mm on the wide side) and a price tag above $400.

It seems that Cnet covered that camera already by mistake as you can see by the numerous tags and links with the “HX9V” keyword on their websites. Check those Google cache links for more details: here and here.

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Are you going to CliQ 2011 this year?

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

Imaginginsider discovered that the yearly PMA show which will take place in Las Vegas (September 6-11, 2011) has changed its name to CliQ. A new website is already started at cliqworld.com. PDNPulse also found a new Facebook page dedicated to the re-branded show.

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Did you hear about this WVIL camera? (updated, but still a hoax)

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

Update: a reader was able to located the website that has more info on this “camera”: www.artefactgroup.com/wvil. If you look at the main page (www.artefactgroup.com),  Artefactgroup is design firm out of Seattle.

According to the YouTube video below, this camera concept was shown on CES 2011 and since I could not find any coverage online, I have to conclude that it was a hoax. What do you think?

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Panasonic G10 discontinued, G3 incoming?

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

Panasonic G10 is already listed as discontinued at B&H – only 10 months after it was introduced. Here are the model numbers of the next Panasonic G3 version that is rumored to have a new sensor and will be available in multiple colors.

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CES 2011 recap

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

CES 2011 is now over. Many compact cameras were announced, but the stars of the show IMHO were the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus XZ-1. Dpreview has a samples gallery of the Olympus XZ-1. A hands-on of the Olympus E-PL2 can be found on AP. Both Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus XZ-1 cameras are now available for pre-order.

Here is some additional coverage:

  • DSLR magazine reports that Panasonic will release a new, optimized for video lens 12-50mm f/2.5-3.3 and Olympus will announce a new M4/3 PRO camera and lenses probably in the second quarter of 2011.
  • AP reports that the Sony a700 replacement will probably be released this year (2011) and “it would definitely use the translucent mirror technology”, a better EVF, up to 25MP sensor, high ISO settings “up into the hundreds of thousands”, magnesium alloy body and price in the range of $1200.

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New PhotoRumors Facebook fan page

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2011

Some of you probably know that I lost my Facebook account. The old PhotoRumors fan page that was linked to my account is also gone and I had to create a new one. If you were a “fan” before or if you just like to follow PhotoRumors on Facebook, click the like button:

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Two interchangeable lens cameras are expected from Pentax in 2011

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2011

In an interview published by dpreview, Pentax said that they have not ruled out a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera: “If a product makes sense, and is feasible economically, we’ll come out with it”.

Here is some interesting information I received: Pentax is currently working on two different cameras with interchangeable lenses. The first one will be a digital version of the Pentax Auto 110 wich is actually a tiny SLR type camera (pictured below):

It is not yet clear if old 110 lenses will be compatible with the new digital version.

The second camera will be a “pure” EVIL (electronic viewfinder, interchangeable lenses) version. Announcement could happen as yearly as March of 2011.

A water proof point and shoot camera with built-in GPS will also be announced in 2011. This will be the first Pentax camera with GPS.

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Sony shows A700 successor at CES 2011

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2011

At CES 2011 Sony showed a prototypes of the A700 successor, an unidentified lens and a new flash:

No specs or release dates were provided. Photographybay has more photos of the camera.

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Polaroid went Gaga

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2011

Polaroid announced three new products at CES 2011: a portable Bluetooth printer, a new instant digital camera and… camera glasses. Yes, those are sun glasses with built-in camera and… LCD screens embedded in the front. The whole Grey line is inspired by Lade Gaga and “is truly expressive of Lady Gaga’s artistic vision”.

If you can go through the whole video presentation after the break, you definitely deserve an award:

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JVC GC-PX1 camera concept

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2011

PhotographyBay has some detailed CES 2011 coverage on a new camera GC-PX1 concept from JVC:

  • 10.6MP Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
  • 10x Optical Zoom Lens with OIS
  • 1920 x 1080 Full HD Video at 60p / 36Mbps
  • Motor Drive Shooting 30 fps at 10MP
  • High Speed Video Capture at 300fps (in VGA Resolution with Real-time Processing)
  • 32GB Built-in Memory + SDXC Card Slot

For full datails and more images head over to PhotographyBay.

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Fuji X100 estimated price: €1000/$1200

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2011

In an interview with Adrian Clarke of Fujifilm, dpreview learned that the anticipated Fuji X100 camera will have an “estimated” price of €1000/$1200 and is on schedule for March 2011 release.

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Polaroid “GREY” press event is today

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2011

Polaroid is expected to reveal the next generation of instant cameras today at 3:30pm PST as part of the series of announcements during CES 2011. The word on the street is that Chase Jarvis will be involved in the event. Lady Gaga also seems to have some involvement in this project.

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