Rumored Pentax K-5 and K-r specs

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2010

Those are the rumored Pentax K-5 and K-r specs from the Pentax forum:

Pentax K-5:

  • 16 million pixels (SONY new sensor)
  • ISO 25600
  • 7 frames per sec
  • Price: ¥ 139,000 ($1625, but it could be $1400 in the US)
  • Announcement on September 20th, 2010
  • Available in mid-October

Pentax K-r:

  • 12 million pixels
  • 6 frames per sec
  • 10 body colors and 12 grip colors will be available
  • 74,800 yen ($875 – but it could be $750 in the US)
  • Released in mid-October

Both DSLR cameras are expected to be released for Photokina. A new EVIL camera from Pentax is also expected to be announced (or at least shown) at Photokina.

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Ricoh GXR 35mm f/1.8 Macro patent

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2010

Ricoh filed a patent application 2010-175627 (published August 12, 2010, filled January 27,  2009) in Japan for what appears to be a new 35mm f/1.8 Macro lens.

  • focal length f=33.1mm
  • aperture Fno=1.80
  • image circle 28.4mm
  • macro 1:2
    • floating focus mechanism
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    Voigtlander coming up with a new 75mm 1.8 lens for the M mount

    By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2010

    I covered the details over @ LeicaRumors. If you are into rangefinders, definitely check it out.

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    Sony a560 and a580 pictures leaked

    By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

    Sony leak du jour: today, we have pictures of the Sony a560 and a580 cameras (see specs here):

    Sony a580 back

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    Canon G12 leaked

    By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

    Canon G12 was leaked by Cnet Asia (link already removed):

    and the basic specs:

     

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    Sony a55 again

    By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

    Via Xitek

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    Three Canon point and shoot cameras announced

    By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

    For detailed coverage go to to

    There will be another Canon announcement next week.

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    Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash

    By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

    The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash is now official.

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    First pictures of Sony a33 & a55

    By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

    The first pictures of the Sony a33 and a55 cameras (see specs here):

    More pictures after the break:

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    More detailed Sony α55 specs

    By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

    After yesterday’s post, even more details Sony α55 specs showed up on DCHome:

    • 16.7 megapixel APS CMOS
    • 15 points AF system
    • Center ***triple cross*** sensor
    • ***Double cross*** sensor x2 at left/right
    • 12 normal sensor(F5.6)
    • Full HD 1080 60i
    • Translucent mirror inside, can reflex light during power on
    • Translucent mirror can be open to clean the sensor
    • EVF super-clear, specific unknown pixel, image quality is only worse than the A900 only
    • 10FPS continous shooting with AF
    • AFC just like Nikon’s 3D tracking system – fast and reliable
    • SONY claims that would be better than 50D’s AF
    • SUPER FAST AF speed at center point
    • ISO100-25600, ISO6400′s noise just like a900′s ISO400
    • Support NEX’s hand-held night shot(Multi-shot)
    • Support a700′s Quick Navi access mode
    • Support DOF, however EVF becomes dim during small aperture
    • Use NEX3/5 battery
    • a55 priced at about 900-1000USD
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    Sony α33, α55, α560 and α580 specs

    By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2010

    This is a continuation of the previously rumored specs for the four upcoming Sony Alpha models. The A33 and A55 models are rumored to be a pellicle camera (see also Pellix cameras). The A560 and A580 will be “regular” DSLRs.

    Sony α33:

    • 14MP sensor
    • ISO range of 100-12800
    • 1080i video
    • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
    • 7 fps
    • dual memory slots (not sure what type)

    Sony α55:

    • 16MP sensor
    • ISO range of 100-12800
    • 1080i video
    • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
    • 10 fps
    • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
    • built-in GPS

    Sony α560:

    • 14MP sensor
    • ISO range of 100-12800
    • 1080i video
    • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
    • 7 fps
    • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
    • swivel display

    Sony α580:

    • 16MP sensor
    • ISO range of 100-12800
    • 1080i video
    • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
    • 10 fps
    • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
    • built-in GPS
    • swivel display

    As previously reported, those cameras are expected to be releases on August 24th, 2010.

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    Samsung’s new opto-electronic viewfinder with transparent AMOLED

    By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

    This appears to be a new opto-electronic viewfinder (E-OVF) from Samsung with a transparent AMOLED component. If true, this will allow the display of electronic information in an optical viewfinder:

    If you remember the leaked picture of the Samsung NX100, there was a big viewfinder attached on top of the camera – maybe this is it?

    FYI: Samsung does have a 19″ transparent AMOLED display.

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