Ricoh GXR Mount A12 for Leica M mount lens to be released soon

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2011

Yesterday B&H started taking pre-orders for the new Ricoh GXR A12 unit for Leica M mount lenses. This is a good indication that a shipment is on its way to the store (B&H won’t start taking pre-orders otherwise). Some more pictures of the unit can be seen over at LeicaRumors.

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More Fuji X10 images and specs

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2011

Some more Fuji X10 details:

  • The Fuji X10 will have a power switch on the lens with a fast start up time of 0.8 seconds.
  • The video recording will be 1080p.
  • The camera will have 4 different auto bracketing options for ISO,  exposure, dynamic range and film simulation.
  • The X10 will start shipping in November

Some more Fuji X10 images showed up on online today:

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The “Fujifilm X10” name is confirmed, more specs available online

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2011

Another set of Fuji X10 specs cached by Google (the ISO range and some of the other specs were not listed in the previous set of specs):

  • Bright, High Resolution, FUJINON Manual 4X Optical Zoom Lens
  • Optical Zoom Viewfinder
  • High Speed Contrast Detection Auto-Focus
  • 2.8-inch 460K Pixel High Resolution Multi-Function LCD Display
  • Full Manual Dial Control of Aperture, Zoom, Shutter, and Exposure Control
  • RAW file function
  • 360 degree Motion Panorama
  • Full HD Movie
  • High Sensitivity – Up to 12,800 ISO Settings (Up to 3200 ISO in Max Resolution)
  • Film Simulation Modes
  • High Speed Continuous Shooting
  • Auto Bracketing (Exposure, ISO, Dynamic Range, and Film Sim)

This is the back of the Fuji X10:
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First Samsung NX200 samples point again to a 20MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2011

Few samples reportedly taken with a Samsung NX200 camera appeared on SLRclub forum:

The EXIF data on one of the original images show “3,648 × 5,472 JPEG (20.0 megapixels)” which confirms that the Samsunbg NX200 will have a 20MP sensor:

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Yes, the Fuji X10 (X50) is coming on Thursday

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2011

Check out the latest tweets from @FujiGuys and @TheFujiGuy:

Funny!

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This week’s announcements: Fuji X10 (X50) and Samsung NX200

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2011

There is another set of new camera announcements coming our way. In addition to Nikon, it seems that Fujifilm may announce their new X10 (or X50) on September 1st (Thursday). The new Samsung NX200 will be available for preview at the IFA show on September 2nd, so expect the announcement to be no later than September 1st as well.

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Fuji X10 (X50) to have image stabilization (up to 4 stops)?

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2011

Some more Fuji X10 details from the official Fujifilm forum apparently posted by a Fujifilm staff. The only news from the previous set of specs from yesterday is the OIS (Fuji X100 doesn’t have any image stabilization):

  • CMOS Sensor EXR format 2/3 “12.0 megapixel resolution
  • EXR processor similar to that used in the X100
  • FUJINON manual zoom 4X 28-112 mm (equivalent) f/2.0 – 2.8 lens barrel is metal. This is a special lens to get the highest quality and OIS, the vibration of up to 4 stops.
  • OVF viewfinder is bright and clear
  • The X10 is smaller version of the X100. Controls are the same. The key is the Mode Dial to select the shutter speed shooting.
  • Dial on the rear of the camera, 2 sets of keys (sorry, Google translation)

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Samsung NX200 will use a new battery type

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2011

According to NXseries, the upcoming Samsung NX200 camera will have a new battery:

  • The battery of new Samsung NX200 will have a smaller size then of NX100 (NX11, NX10).
  • Capacity will be changed: instead of 1300 mAh would be 1100 mAh (or so).
  • The old charger is not suitable for new batteries. But it will be released universal charger for the batteries of both types. Now is not known what type of device will be put in the kit (only for new battery or for both). We have a chance that it will be a universal device.

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Fuji X10 detailed specs leaked

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2011

Here are the detailed specs of the upcoming FujiFilm FinePix X10 camera (or X50):

  • Bright, high resolution, Fujinon f/2.0-2.8 lens
  • Manual 4x optical zoom lens
  • Optical zoom viewfinder
  • 12 MP 2/3 inch EXR CMOS sensor
  • EXR Processor
  • Manual shooting modes
  • RAW capabilities
  • Up to 10fps
  • Retro design with magnesium alloy body
  • Full HD 1080p movies with stereo sound
  • Manual pop-up flash
  • Dedicated hotshoe
  • High contrast 2.8″ 460k LCD monitor
  • 1cm super macro mode
  • Motion Panorama 360 degrees
  • Auto Bracketing Functions

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Samsung NX200 will have a 20MP APS-C sensor

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2011

Samsung NX200 mockup, source: SLRClub

Dpreview member redcrow confirmed that the Samsung NX200 will have a 20MP APS-C sensor. The camera is expected to be announced for the IFA show in Berlin.

In the past, redcrow has always been correct when it comes to providing information for upcoming Samsung products.

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