Underwater housing for Panasonic GF1

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2009

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10bar is planing (subject to change) to build an underwater housing for Panasonic GF-1. If you want one, let them know at [email protected].

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The new Sony released today is not what we wanted it to be

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2009

Today Sony launched the NXCAM tapeless camera (not the EVIL camera that was expected):

For more info on this new camera visit Sony’s website.

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Epson’s new 0.52” QHD Liquid Crystal Panel for EVFs

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2009

epson-EVF-0.52Epson develops 0.52-inch QHD HTPS TFT Color Liquid Crystal Panel for Electronic Viewfinders. Measuring just 0.52 of an inch diagonally, the new panel offers QHD (960 x 540) resolution in red, green and blue for a total of 1.56 megapixels. The viewfinder is targeted for broadcast and industrial camcorders for professionals.

This product could be used in future digital cameras.

Features:

  • Compact
  • Small 0.52-inch diagonal screen ideal for electronic viewfinders in compact camcorders
  • High resolution
  • Enables accurate focusing
  • QHD resolution (960 x RGB x 540, 1.56 megapixels)
  • Excellent compatibility with full HD—exactly one-quarter the resolution
  • Color filter
  • Not affected by color breakup that occurs with fast-moving subjects and panning shots when using a field-sequential color system

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Casio EX-FH25 – a camera worth mentioning

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2009

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The new Casio EX-FH25 is semi-official (not yet officially announced in the US) and it has some amazing specs, that are worth mentioning:

  • 20x superzoom (26-520mm on a 35mm camera)
  • 10-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor
  • 26-520mm on a 35mm camera
  • 40 fps bursts at the 9-megapixel size
  • capable of 1000fps slow-motion videos
  • ISO range of 100-3200 and built-in sensor-based stabilization

Via PhotographyBay

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Sony announces 3.0-inch LED backlit 921K LCD

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2009

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  • The new display has the so called “Window-On” anti-reflection process technology which can display strong blacks and increases display visibility.
  • Ultrahigh resolution of 271 ppi
  • Wide viewing angle of 160° in the up/down and right/left directions
  • Wide color gamut: sRGB 100%
  • New LCD mode adopted Contrast: 800:1
  • The number of pixels displayed is 640H × 3 × 480V, or 921,600 dots in an 7.5 cm (3.0″) stripe arrangement panel

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Sony a10?

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2009

Fakery? Probably, but it looks good:

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Sony mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2009

The rumor is that Sony will release a mirrorless camera on November 18th. Some fakes are already floating around the Web (source):

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And the specs:

  • 14.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
  • Lens mount type lens, the Sony R
  • Interchangeable lenses: 16mm, 35mm, 60mm
  • 1GB internal memory, media, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD / SDHC
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec (JPEG at 25 frames, RAW at 10 frames)
  • 1920 × 1080 30fps AF, the video can
  • In-body image stabilization,
  • Anti-dust sensor-shift,
  • Dot 3 million, 92k dots LCD monitor
  • The expression · AF contrast, 11 points
  • Shutter Speed 30-1/4000
  • Built-in flash, GN10
  • Weight 420g (battery included)
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New 14MP sensor, able to capture 1080p/60fps HD video

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2009

Besides rumors, this blog covers (or will cover) also the future development of photography equipment. I am working on a series of posts that will cover various topics in this area. I created a new category “Future of Photo Equipment”.

aptina-logoToday’s news: we have a new sensor from Aptina: MT9F001 camera image sensor with 14MP (1.4um-pixel) able to capture 1080p/60fps HD.

Full press release after the break:

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Tamron rumor update: not a lens

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2009

Tamron.de has an updated banner:

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Maybe they will redesign their website? They specifically mention Tamron Europe, which indicates that it may not be a new products. It could also be a new rebate/discount program – just like the current rebates in the US (for a full list of US rebates, go to Adorama and search for “Tamron rebate”).

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Ricoh GXR official

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2009
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Some of Ricoh GXR accessories

Update: I forgot to mention the Ricoh GXR accessories: viewfinder, external flash, neck strap, self-retaining lens cap, Ricoh TC-1 135mm tele conversion lens, Ricoh HA-3 Hood & adapter.

image source: Ricoh

image source: Ricoh

It was just a week ago when the word about a new “slide-in” design broke out and only a month ago I reported about the upcoming mirrorless Ricoh. Today it’s all official:

Full press release after the break:

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Tamron is coming up with something new (Tamron lens rumor)

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009

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What will Tamron announce in 16 days : 15 hours : 51 minutes : 48 seconds?

The timer is placed on the main page of tamron.de.

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Ricoh GXR system is here!

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009

Update: the video was removed from youtube. Here are some screenshots:

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  • The smallest interchangeable lenses camera on the market today – smaller than m4/3 from Oly and Panny.
  • You can change the sensor! The lens and the sensor form a package! I told you this one would be something special.
  • Available in December.
  • Two lenses introduced: 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 with 10MP CCD built-in sensor and VGA video. Price: £300.
  • 50mm f/2.5 macro lens with a 12.3MP CMOS sensor and HD video. Price: £600.
  • Ricoh GXR body price: £420.

Stay tuned for more details!

The above video was created by Which (UK) and was released before the official camera announcement. The screenshots are from the video.

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