Pentax XG-1 camera to replace the previous X5 model

Pentax XG-1 camera

Pentax XG-1

Pentax will soon announce a new XG-1 camera (pictured above) that will replace the previous X5 model. Here are the leaked specifications:

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Ubertronix introduces new programmable camera trigger Strike Finder Touch

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Ubertronix introduced the Strike Finder Touch - a new, fully programmable camera trigger. Read more about it here. The company is also offering a trade-in promo for existing customers.

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Pentax released firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera

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Ricoh Japan released the previously rumored firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera. The new firmware is still not available on Ricoh USA website. Here is the change log:

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Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera to be announced in few days

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The Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera will be announced in few days. The new model will be available in black, silver and white colors. The Japanese price will be ¥66,000 (around $650). Here are the camera specifications from previous PhotoRumors posts:

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New flashes from Metz

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Metz will soon announce a new Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash (pictured above). The translated specifications can be found here. The company also announced that the Mecablitz 44 AF-1 and 52 AF-1 units (pictured below) are now available for the Sony Multi Interface.

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The latest patents from Fuji, Sony and Canon

Fuji 28mm f:1.4 lens patent
Fujifilm filed a patent for a 28mm f/1.4 lens (35mm equivalent).

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Another curved sensor patent from Sony was filed in Japan.

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New Sony ILCE-5100 (α5100) camera listed on Indonesian Communication Agency website

Sony ILCE-5100 α5100 camera
A new model Sony ILCE-5100 (α5100) camera was registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency website. The new camera will replace the current α5000 and will most likely be announced at Photokina.

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Nikkei published a photo taken with Sony’s upcoming curved sensor

Sony new curved sensor photo
The above picture is captured with Sony’s new curved sensor. The Japanese website Nikkei published also some additional information on the long rumored curved sensor from Sony:

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