Photo Rumors

Phottix to release Odin flash trigger for Sony Alpha cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2012

Phottix posted a teaser for their upcoming Odin flash trigger for Sony Alpha cameras.

Phottix recently released the Atlas II 2.4Ghz Wireless Trigger. Check the Atlas II FAQ for more info.

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Canon EOS-1D X now shipping

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2012

The Canon EOS-1D X is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Amazon. The top of the line Canon DSLR features 18.1MP full frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ processors, 3.2″ LCD screen, dual CF memory cards slots and auto focus with 61 points.

Canon also released firmware update 1.0.6 for the EOS-1D X.

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Tomorrow: Sony NEX-5R announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2012

Tomorrow Sony will announce their new NEX-5R mirrorless camera. Here is what we know so far on this model:

16.1MP CMOS Exmor sensor
ISO range: 100-25,600
10 fps
Hybrid AF with 99 phase detection and 25 contrast detection AF points
3″ 921k dots tiltable LCD touch screens
Built-in Wi-Fi
New camera apps
1920×1080 60i/60p/24p video recording capability
Three colors: white, black, silver
Price: around $650 (body only)

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Samsung to release Android based digital camera

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2012

GSMarena reported that Samsung is working on a Galaxy S III-based point and shoot camera that will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Similar rumor was already circulated back in March. Samsung also filed a patent for a Galaxy based camera. The rest of the specs: 4.8″ SuperAMOLED screen, 10x zoom, 16MP sensor, Xenon flash, Wi-Fi and 3G + Wi-Fi versions.

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Sony a99 full specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2012

Those are the detailed specs for the upcoming Sony a99 full frame camera:

24.3MP full frame CMOS Exmor sensor
Translucent mirror technology
ISO range: 100-25,600 (ISO-low 50 is also available)
14 bit RAW output
1/8000 maximum shutter speed
10 fps
Shutter life: 200,000 shots
102 points AF system
AF with two phase detection sensors
2360k dots XGA OLED viewfinder
3″ tiltable 921k dots LCD screen
Full HD video recording at 1920×1080/60p
Auto HDR capability
HDMI output
Built-in stereo mic
~~Built-in flash with guide number of 12~~ Update: No built-in flash
New multi-segment low pass filter
Photodiode expansion technology
Light concentration technology
Selective noise reduction
Two memory slots: SD and SD+MS cards
Announced on September 12, 2012
Available in stores in late October 2012
New accessories to be released with the a99: battery grip, flash, remote control, microphone etc.
Very light, weather sealed magnesium alloy body
Weight: 730 g.
Price: around $2,800

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Fujifilm X-E1 specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2012

Here are the first set of specs for the upcoming Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera:

Same 16MP sensor as in the X-Pro1 (with max ISO of 25,600)
6 fps
Light magnesium body
Improved AF speed
Price: bellow $1000
To be released before Christmas
Same video recording capabilities as the X-Pro1
Mic input
EVF only (not hybrid as the X-Pro1)
Two colors: black and silver
Pull 25 ISO to simulate Velvia in JPEG mode

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2012

Panasonic G5 to start shipping on September 13th in Japan

Canon released firmware 1.2.0 for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.

Check this slick quick release camera mount for bicycles.

Two new Casio cameras were announced: EX-JE10WE and EX-N10VP.

Kodak to sell imaging business.

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Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera (XF1)

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2012

In addition to the X-E1 mirrorless camera with EVF, Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera called XP1 or XF1. The camera has a very clean design that for some reason reminds me of a Leica product:

Posted in Fuji, Other| Tagged Fujifilm XF1| 40 Comments

The new Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera will have an EVF UPDATED

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2012

Update: the Fuji X-E1 will have an electronic viewfinder.

One of the new products Fujifilm will introduce at Photokina will be the X-E1 – a new mirrorless camera similar to the X-Pro1 but without the hybrid viewfinder and with a built-in flash. The Fuji X-E1 will be available aslo in silver:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-E1| 86 Comments