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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Ricoh GR Digital IV on September 15th?

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2011

According to this post on flickr, the new Ricoh GR Digital IV will be announced on September 15th, 2011. The new camera will have the same sensor and some minor tweaks:

“Body looks V similar, slightly lowered hot shoe, more colors in screen (up to 1.25million from current 800 or so), an extra autofocus sensor on front of body, slightly larger thumb area. Same sensor, new processing engine.”

The current Ricoh GR Digital III ($419) model was announced back in July, 2009.

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Large aperture Panasonic Lumix X 12-35mm and 35-100mm lenses to be released in 2012

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2011

In addition to the two new Lumix X lenses announced today, Panasonic also plans to release two large aperture 12-35mm and 35-100mm lenses in 2012. The lenses will be from the new motorized Lumix X series with POWER O.I.S. and will have a minimal focusing distance of 0.25m and 0.85 respectively.

Via DCWatch

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42 Fuji X100 reviews

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2011

Fuji X100 is currently in stock at Amazon, which is a rare occurrence since the camera is still hard to find. If you are not sure if the X100 is for you, here are 42 different reviews that should help you make up your mind:

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Samsung NX200 to be announced during the first week of September

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2011

Samsung reportedly leaked on their own blog the planned announcement of the new NX200 mirrorless camera during the IFA show in Berlin (September 2-7, 2011):

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Panasonic Lumix X 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2011

                

Today Panasonic announced the Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S ($399.99) and  Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. ($399.99) lenses. In addition Panasonic revealed a new superzoom DMC-FZ150 with a 12MP CMOS sensor and a new compact FX90 camera with Wi-Fi capabilities.

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New image compression format: JPEGmini

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2011

Megapixel has an interesting article on a new image compression format called JPEGmini that is compatible with the existing JPEG and allows the file size to be up to five times smaller without any visible loss of image quality. You can try JPEGmini for yourself by uploading your own photo on their website.

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Fujifilm Finepix X50 camera is indeed listed in the Promaster catalog

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2011

I was wrong. After my Fuji X10/X50 post yesterday, a reader (thanks Steve) posted a link to the somethingawful forum that contained a picture of the new Fuji X50 camera from the Promaster catalog, which existence I previously denied . The catalog must be out for few weeks now – the first time I asked about it on Twitter was on August 6th.

Here is a scan of the Promaster catalog listing:

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