Sony NEX-6 detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

  

After the NEX-5R Sony will announce the a99 and the NEX-6 on September 12th, 2012. Here are the detailed Sony NEX-6 specifications:

  • 16.1MP APS-C Exmor sensor
  • BIONZ processor
  • ISO range: 100-25,600
  • 2.369k dots XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
  • 3″ 921k dots tiltable LCD screen
  • Max shutter speed: 1/4000
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • New camera apps
  • Auto HDR functionality
  • Built-in flash with guide number of 6
  • New multi interface hot shoe
  • New hybrid AF with phase detection and contrast detection AF points
  • Stereo mic
  • 1920×1080 60i/60p/24p video recording capabilities
  • Price: $1000
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Fujifilm introduces $300 discount on the X-Pro 1 before the X-E1 announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

You can now get $300 off when you purchase a Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera and one XF lens. The upcoming X-E1 mirrorless camera will be priced under $1000 and Fuji is trying to make the X-Pro1 more attractive nine months after the camera was announced.

Here are few more X-Pro1 vs X-E1 size comparisons sent in by readers:

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Photoshop, Lightroom and other Adobe products to add support for Retina Displays

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

Adobe announced on their blog that in the next few months they will add support for HiDPI displays like the Retina Display in the new MacBook Pro:

“Adobe’s product teams are keenly aware of a creative professional’s desire to experience the highest quality creation experience. That is why I am delighted to announce our plans to optimize a selection of our products to display your content and creations on HiDPI displays, including the Retina Display available on the new MacBook Pro. Over the next few months, key Adobe products will deliver HiDPI display support to all customers on current releases.”

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Fuji X-Pro 1 firmware update on September 5th?

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

According to this Facebook post by Tony Bridge, Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the X-Pro 1 camera on September 5th, 2012. The key updates are:

1. In low-light condition, the X-Pro1 will be much faster in Auto Focus mode.
2. The speed of the image coming into focus when turning the focus ring has been vastly improved.
3. At maximum speed the X-Pro1 can now write to SD memory card twice as fast as before.

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New from Carl Zeiss: CZ.2 28-80mm/T2.9 and CP.2 25mm/T2.1 cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012
Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9

Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9

As previously reported, Zeiss announced two new cinema lenses: Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 ($19,900) and Compact Prime CP.2 25/T2.1 ($4,500):

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Canon patents for 14mm f/2.8, 300mm f/4, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 28-135mm f/4-5.6 lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

Two new Canon patents from Japan: 2012-159720 is for a 14mm f/2.8 lens with anti-reflective coating.

The next patent 2012-159726 is for a 300mm f/4 lens.

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Sony’s new HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15 action HD cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2012

Few months ago Sony published few images of a new action camera on their blog and today they officially announced it. There are two different models – one with (HDR-AS15) and one without built-in Wi-Fi (HDR-AS10).

Sony HDR-AS10 HD action camcorder specs ($198):

  • Capture Full HD 1920 x 1080/30p Video
  • Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Compact, Rugged Design for Action Sports
  • Waterproof Housing with Tripod Mount
  • Waterproof Housing Good to 197′ (60 m)
  • Wide Angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • HD Slow Motion Mode at 60 or 120 fps
  • HDMI Output & Built-In Stereo Microphone
  • Memory Stick Micro & MicroSD/SDHC Slot

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Zeiss to announce two new cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2012

Based on this Facebook post Zeiss will be announcing two new lenses during the IBS show in Amsterdam:

“There’s only a few days left until the IBC in Amsterdam (6-11 September 2012). Who of you will be there and drop by our booth G64 in hall 11? You are invited to test various Carl Zeiss lenses. We have also some news for you! Take a guess.”

The speculations are for a new 24-70 zoom lens and probably another Compact Prime wide angle lens.

Check this link for all previous Zeiss announcements.

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Canon announced EOS C500 4K, EOS C100 video cameras and four cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2012

Canon announced two professional digital cameras and four new cinema lenses:

Canon EOS C500 digital cinema camera with EF lens mount (check for pricing)

  • 4K RAW (4096 x 2160) Output
  • EF Lens Mount for Broad Compatibility
  • 8.8 Mp Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor
  • Also Puts Out 2K, Quad HD & Full HD
  • 2x 3G-SDI Outputs
  • 50 Mb/s Proxy HD Recording to CF Card
  • 10-Bit 4K RAW at Up to 60p
  • 10-Bit 4K Half RAW at Up to 120p
  • 12-Bit 2K 4:4:4 Signal at Up to 60p
  • Canon Log Gamma

Canon EOS C100 digital cinema camera with EF lens mount (check for pricing)

  • Super 35mm 8.3MP CMOS Sensor
  • EF Lens Mount with EF Contacts
  • HDMI Outputs a Non-Compression Signal
  • Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slots
  • ISO 320 and up to ISO 20000
  • Wide DR and Canon Log Gamma
  • Reduced Rolling Shutter Skews
  • Built-in ND Filters with Manual Controls
  • Two XLR Audio Connectors
  • Peripheral Illumination Correction
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Samsung Galaxy Android camera

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2012

After the Polaroind SC1630 and Nikon S800c, Samsung now also has its own Android based camera. Today the company officially announced the previously rumored Galaxy camera. Here are the main specifications:

Image Sensor16.3 effective megapixel 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS
LensF2.8, 23 mm, 21x Optical Zoom Lens
ISOIS
Display121.2 mm (4.77″), 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Network4G, 3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Processor1.4GHz Quad-Core processor
OSAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Memory8GB + memory slot : micro SDSC, micro SDHC, micro SDXC
ImageJPEG format 16M, 14M, 12M Wide, 10M, 5M, 3M, 2M Wide, 1M
VideoMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)Full HD 1920×1080 30fpsSlow motion Movie 720×480 120fps
Video OutputHDMI 1.4
Value-added FeaturesSmart Pro : 10 modes (Macro, Rich Tone, Action Freeze, Waterfall Trace, Light Trace,Beautiful Sunset, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Silhouette, Vivid Fireworks)
Google™ Mobile ServicesGoogle Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Google Chrome browser,Google Play Books, Google Play Movies
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
ConnectivityWiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40GPS/GLONASS Bluetooth® 4.0 
Battery1,650 mAh
Dimension (WxHxD)128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm
Weight305g

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