Two full frame Sony DSLRs this summer

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2009

I got a tip about two new full frame Sony DSLRs coming out this August:  one will be pro, above the current  a900 model and another one that is suppose to be very cheap,  under $1000. Full frame for under $1000? I don’t know…  I am expecting more info on this rumor.

On the same topic, few weeks ago somebody on dpreview listed Sony’s DSLR future release schedule (note that this is also an unconfirmed rumor):

  • 130 with HD video, only LCD, no EVF 14 MP 2010
  • 260 with HD video 14 MP 2010
  • 360 with HD video 14 MP 2010
  • 400 with HD video 18 MP 2010
  • 500 with HD video 14 MP 2009
  • 550 with HD video 18 MP 2009
  • 730 with HD video 18 MP 2010
  • 800 with HD video 24 MP 2010
  • 930 with HD video 30 MP 2011
  • 1000 with HD video 30 MP – will combine video and photo function as has never been done before – revolutionary camera 2011

The last leak on Sony’s website was the Sony a500 and a550 DSLR cameras and I think we will definitely see those very soon.

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Canon T1/2000D specs

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2009

Here are the rumored Canon T1/2000D specs:

  • 15.1mp
  • 7 AF points
  • 3fps
  • ISO 100-3200
  • 3″ ClearView LCD (Not Articulating)
  • 720P Video (30fps & 24fps) NO 1080p
  • SD Card
  • USB 2.0
  • HDMI Out
  • Video Out
  • LP-E5 Battery
  • Expected release: Tuesday, June 30th.
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Olympus E-P1 manual now also online

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2009

olympus_e-p1_manual Link for the Olympus E-P1 manual (pdf file).

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Fuji: no new DSLR in 2009

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2009

“Fuji is not manufacturing a pro camera for this year,” said Diane Rainey, Group Manager for Fujifilm.

Does this mean that they will be one coming out next year? Fuji S6 PRo?

Fuji S6 Pro?

found this image on flickr - probably a fake

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Olympus confirmed: pro Pen camera in the future

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2009

BJP did an interview with Akira Watanabe and Miquel Angel Garcia from Olympus – they have big plans for the future of 4/3 format:

“Of course, Olympus is looking to attract pro shooters, Garcia says, and one way to do that is with a viewfinder and integrated flash, which the E-P1 lacks. ‘Our main focus with this first model has been to make a compact camera to attract the users from the compact market,’ he says. However, professional photographers wishing for a viewfinder will see their wishes granted, according to Watanabe. ‘We are now preparing for future products to incorporate a electronic viewfinder,’ as well as a flash, he says.”

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Pentax K-7 user manual now online

By PR admin | Published: June 23, 2009

Uploaded personally by Ned Bunnell (President of Pentax Imaging USA):

K-7 User Manual

Via Imaginginsider

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Pentax K7 final version will have a modified sensor

By PR admin | Published: June 21, 2009

“Amateur Photographer (AP) has delayed its review of the Pentax K7 digital SLR after learning that the final version will include a modified imaging sensor.”

There must be a reason for this last moment modification and every pre-production Pentax K7 review should be “voided” at that point. I cannot recall another company making such a drastic change in the last moment.

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Samsung NX3 specs

By PR admin | Published: June 20, 2009

Samsung NX3 specs:

  • Ultra-Precise LED Electronic ViewFinder 1620×1080p/250Hz 3:2 resolution
  • 1X magnification and 100% coverage
  • 3″ AMOLED 960×720 (720p) 3:2 display
  • CMOS sensor 14.6 megapixel 3:2
  • 100-6400 ISO
  • 4 frame per second
  • Video HD 720p/30fps
  • Audio stereo

This would be the first camera with a HD AMOLED display.

Samsung NX line will feature  APS C sensor and an EVF instead of a mirror box. Read the press release here (from PMA 2009). Expected release date: July 7th, 2009 (with some other Samsung goodies).

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Photoshopped Olympus E-P1 with built-it flash and EVF

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2009

Photoshopped E-P1 with a built-in flash and EVF:

click for larger view

click for larger view

Source: dpreview

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Canon 1D Mark IV specs

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2009
Apperently the Canon 1D Mark IV is currently being tested. Here are the suggested specs (not finalized yet):

  • Images ~16MP
  • ISO 50-26500
  • 8MP sRAW1 format providing images that seem to best 1D3 files in detail [typo corrected]
  • Very clean images at ISO 3200. 6400/12800 take further processing very well
  • Slightly faster FPS than 1D3 in real life shooting
  • AF greatly improved and very good in low light (actual comment was ‘Nikon fast’ 😉
  • Liveview AF – not up to fast sports use, but very usable otherwise
  • Video as with 5D2
  • Screen as per 5D2
  • Ergonomic improvements with grips – some buttons moved
  • Feels faster and more responsive in nearly all aspects of real use

Via PhotographyBay

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Back to Sony DSLR with video

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2009

Danish photo magazine Zoom announced that they will have a review of a new Sony camera with HD video in their September edition. The latest Sony rumors (leaked on Sony’s website) point to a new Sony a500 and a550 cameras.

Just a reminder that it was the same Danish magazine that leaked the Sony a900 last year. If someone has read the article and has more info, please post a comment or contact me.

Source

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The guts of the m4/3 Olympus E-P1

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2009

I am continuing with the series “The guts of the Olympus E-P1”. After the 17mm f/2.8 pankace lens, we can now see under the skin of the actual E-P1 body (which btw also appear to be made out of plastic, the skin is metal). Click on image for larger view:

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Olympus E-P1 disassembled 1 of 2

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Olympus E-P1 disassembled 2 of 2

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