Sony RX10 compact camera rumored to have 1″ sensor

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2013
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Sony RX100M2 camera with 1″ sensor

Surprisingly the rumored RX10 compact camera will have 1″ sensor and not APS-C as expected according to the latest rumors. The rest of the RX10 specifications:

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Fuji X-E2 and XQ1 cameras to be announced later this week

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

Two new Fuji cameras are rumored to be announced later this week:

Fuji X-E2

Fuji-X-E2-camera

Fuji-X-E2-camera-back

Fuji-X-E2-camera-leaked

Fuji X-E2 specifications:

  • 16MP sensor
  • 3″ LCD screen
  • Lens modulation optimizer
  • 0.08 sec AF speed
  • Faster EXR II processor
  • improved Wi-Fi
  • Face detection like the X-M1
  • Improved video mode with full manual control
  • Second generation X-Trans sensor with phase detection AF
  • Larger LCD screen (no tilt or touch screen) – see this X-E1/X-E2 LCD screen comparison:

Fuji-X-E1-vs-X-E2-screen-comparison

Fuji XQ1

Fuji-XQ1-camera

Fuji XQ1 specifications:

  • Same sensor as the Fuji X20 (12MP 2/3″ X-Trans CMOS II)
  • 4x optical zoom
  • 12 mega pix
  • 12800 Max I so
  • Aperture: f/1.8-4.9
  • Fast AF (0.06 sec)

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New Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens already listed on Sigma’s website

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

Sigma-24-105mm-f4-DG-OS-HSM-lens
Sigma is about to announce a new 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens. Check this website for detailed information on the new lens.

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Sony did it: A7 and A7r are the first modern full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

Sony a7r full frame mirrorless cameras
Sony A7 full frame mirrorless cameras
Here are the latest A7 and A7r specifications:

  • A7 has 24 Megapixel sensor with Phase detection AF
  • A7r has 36 Megapixel with no on sensor Phase detection and no Anti Aliasing filter for maximum sharpness
  • A7 body costs $1698 and $1998 with 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens. A7r costs $2198 body only
  • Both cameras have a fixed OLED EVF with 2,4 million dot resolution. It’s the same used by the Olympus E-M1
  • AF speed is faster than the RX series.
  • Takes SD cards and uses the NEX battery
  • A7/A7r Body is weather sealed
  • 1/8000 shutter speed
  • Tiltable LCD screen
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wifi and NFC
  • Play memories Camera Apps
  • The menu interface is the same as the RX series (and not the one used by NEX cameras)
  • Optional vertical grip
  • New LAEA Full Frame A to E-mount adapter
  • Current NEX APS-C lenses will work in crop mode or Full Frame mode (with heavy vignetting or dark corners)

With the A7 and A7r cameras, Sony will release also several new FE lenses:

  • Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4.0 OSS
  • Sony G 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
  • Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8
  • Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8
  • Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4.0 OSS (coming early 2014)
  • many more lenses coming the next 12 months (including fast primes)

The official announcement is expected on October 16th:

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Back online

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2013

In the next few days I will be catching up on the latest camera and lens news and rumors. I missed several announcements, but multiple new products will be announced in the next few days. Stay tuned.

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Offline for two weeks

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2013

Due to unexpected family emergency I will be offline in the next two week. I will try to post updates and reply to emails when possible.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2013


The Sony QX100 lens style camera gets a teardown just in time for shipping.

Topaz-deal-coupon

Topaz Labs currently has a 50% off sale on Topaz Adjust ($24.99 through September 30th): use promo code septadjust during checkout.

Fujifilm-Mini-90-Neoclassic-camera

Fujifilm officially launched the Instax Mini-90 Neo Classic camera.

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New Kodak company to continue selling film.

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This “Pentax Open Day” scheduled in the UK on October 9th is most likely for the new K-3 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2013

Pentax-K-3-announcement
SRS Microsystems has a banner on their website for “UK first at SRS Pentax Open Day” on October 9th. The banner features a silhouette of a Pentax DSLR camera (most likely the K-3). This event is probably scheduled for the upcoming Pentax K-3 camera that is rumored to be announced on October 8th.

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Hasselblad lens price increase coming on October 1st

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2013

Hasselblad H system lenses price increase
On October 1, 2013 Hasselblad will increase the price of their H system lenses due to higher manufacturing costs (maybe the real reason is to cover the losses from the Lunar and Stellar cameras). Here are the details:

Until Sept. 30thStarting Oct. 1
Item NumberProduct DescriptionCurrent MSRPNew MSRP
H-3023024HCD 24mm f/4.8$5,995.00$6,650.00
H-3023028HCD 28mm f/4.0$5,295.00$5,750.00
H-3023035HC 35mm f/3.5$4,395.00$4,795.00
H-3023052HC 50mm-II f/3.5$4,395.00$4,650.00
H-3023080HC 80mm f/2.8$2,595.00$2,895.00
H-3023100HC 100mm f/2.2$3,895.00$4,150.00
H-3023122HC 120mm-II f/4.0 Macro$5,095.00$5,350.00
H-3023150HC 150N mm f/3.2$3,795.00$3,995.00
H-3023210HC 210mm f/4.0$4,195.00$4,495.00
H-3023300HC 300mm f/4.5$5,195.00$5,550.00
H-3023511HC 50-110mm Zoom f/3.5-4.5$5,595.00$5,850.00
H-3023590HCD 35-90mm Zoom f/4-5.6$7,595.00$7,950.00

Source

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First picture of the new Pentax K-3 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2013

Pentax K-3 DSLR camera
Digicame-info just published the first image of the upcoming Pentax K-3 DSLR camera. From the picture it appears that the K-3 will be an APS-C based camera (see rumored specifications). A dpreview member also mentioned few other new features in the K-3:

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