Canon PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30 IS announced in Russia

Canon PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30 IS are already announced on canon.ru:

September 14, 2010 – Canon has today announced a new cameraPowerShot G12 – the newest model in the popular series of PowerShot G, which has won numerous awards and credibility of professional photographers around the world. This model offers photographers the maximum flexibility in its class and superior performance, as well as professional management capabilities and compatibility with various accessories.

Preserved convenience and control that is typical for the previous model, the camera PowerShot G12 delivers exceptional performance.With its creation were taken into account both the needs of professional photographers and amateurs preferences. System Canon HS, record high definition video at 720p and Technology of Hybrid IS – are the new features to help you achieve the best quality pictures and videos, and new front control dial makes it easier for your camera and allows rapid manual control. In addition, the model PowerShot G12 is compatible with the new optional filter adapter for the lens, which expands the possibilities when shooting with zoom and delivers maximum image quality throughout the zoom range.

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Canon G12 price: 549 €

After Cnet leaked the Canon  G12 a month ago, we now also know the price – 549 €, thanks to a French online retailer (via Reportagesphotos)

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The official Olympus E-5 picture

After the small size E-5 picture, there is a new picture of the Olympus E-5 camera:

The Olympus E-5 specs can be found here.

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Pentax K-5 prices leaked

The German retail site German kosfeld24.de published the prices of the Pentax K-5 camera and two different kit options (just search for K-5):

Pentax K-5 Body – €1399,-
Pentax K-5 + 18-55WR – 1449,-
Pentax K-5 + 18-135WR – 1849,-

Source

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Canon EIS mirrorless camera

Update: this rumor is back from September, 2010 – I got confused with the dates (12/09/2010 vs. 09/12/2010) and reproted it again.

Rumors about a mirrorless EIS camera system from Canon started floating around few hours ago. The camera is expected in 2011. Here are the specs:

Specs:

  • Electro Image System (EIS)
  • Sensor : CMOS 18mmx12mm (2X) 22MP back-illuminated CMOS (5760×3840)
  • Continuous shooting : 22MP – 6fps / 5.5MP – 20fps
  • Movie clips :1920×1080 30p/24p/25p
  • ISO : 100-6400
  • Expansion options : 25 – 25600
  • Kit – 12-75 f2.8-4.0 IS Macro (1:2) & 75-300 f3.5-5.6 IS

Lenses:

  • 5mm f4.0 fisheye
  • 8-25mm f4.0
  • 14mm f2.0
  • 25mm f1.2
  • 45mm f1.5
  • 60mm f2.0 Macro
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Samsung NX100 price leaked

The German site idealo.de has listed the following Samsung NX100 kit with price and availability:

SAMSUNG NX100 + 20-50 MM I-FUNKTION: 599,00 € (available September 20th, 2010)

Samsung NX100 is expected to be announced on September 14th.

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Olympus E-5 price and some final details

The Olympus E-5 will share the same battery and grip as the E-3. The rumored price: $1699.99.

Here are the specs:

  • 12.3 MP sensor
  • 150K shutter life
  • Dual memory card slot: CF+SD
  • Max shutter speed: 1/8000
  • 3″ swivel LCD display with 920,000 dots resolution
  • Live view
  • Stereo mic input
  • 5 fps (not 6 like initially reported)
  • Magnesium weather proof  body
  • 11 AF points
  • 6fps
  • Image stabilization
  • Anti-dust feature
  • HD video @ 720P with 30fps
  • Built-in wireless flash
  • 100% viewfinder coverage
  • Announcement: September 14th, 2010
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Olympus E-5 leaks in Japanese magazine

The front cover of the latest issues of F5.6 (Japanese camera magazine) will cover the Olympus E-5. The issue is not released yet, but you can see the table of content on Amazon Japan:

Olympus E-5 is expected to be released on September 14th. Specs are available here.

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Pentax K-5 advertisement spotted in Cologne, Germany

Pentaxforums and dpreview forum member published pictures of the new Pentax K-5 camera being advertised on taxi cabs in Cologne, Germany – right on time for Photokina. A detailed picture of the Pentax K-5 already leaked few days ago.

Direct link to the pictures available here and here.

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Panasonic GH2 captured on a California beach

While playing beach volleyball at Santa Monica, a dvxuser forum member got approached and asked if he is “willing to model for an upcoming shoot highlighting a new camera”.

That camera was the Panasonic GH2. Read all the details, including pictures fo the new GH2 on dvxuser.com.

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Samyang has a Photokina teaser too

Samyang has posted this teaser on their website:

The pictured lens is probably the rumored 35mm f/1.4.

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Pentax K-5 leaked

Picture of the upcoming Pentax K-5 and detailed specs just leaked few hours ago:

Full specs after the break:

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