Samsung NX 16mm f/2.4 wide pancake lens samples are out

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2011

Samsung published some sample images taken with their new NX 16mm f/2.4 lens which is scheduled “to be released soon”:

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Fujifilm X10 in the next few weeks

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2011

The Spanish website Quesabesde independently confirmed PR’s previous rumors about the Fuji X10 – a new compact camera with a sensor smaller than the X100 (but still larger than most point and shoot models).

The Fujifilm X10 is expected to have retro design and fast zoom lens:

  • 2/3″ sensor (smaller than Micro Four Thirds but bigger than the Canon G12)
  • 4x manual zoom lens with fast f/2.0 aperture
  • Price: $599.00
  • In some markets this model may be called X50

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New Sony products price and availability in Japan

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2011

                            

Digicame-info published the potential prices and release dates for the new Sony products in Japan:

  • Sony NEX-5N is expected on September 9th. The zoom kit will be out in October/November.
  • The new NEX EVF will cost around ¥ 35,000.
  • Sony Alpha a65 is to be released in mid-October. Expected selling price: ¥ 95,000 for a body only.
  • Sony Alpha a77 will also be  released in mid-October with a price tag of ¥ 150,000 for body only. The 50mm kit will cost ¥ 210,000.
  • Sony NEX-7 is to be released on November 11th, expected selling price is ¥ 130,000 for body only.
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More freshly leaked Sony Alpha a77 images

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2011

Some more pictures of the Sony Alpha a77 camera  appeared on the German d-slt.de website (click on image for larger view):

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Sony NEX-VG20H Handycam Camcorder

By PR admin | Published: August 21, 2011
Sony NEX-VG20H Handycam Camcorder

Sony NEX-VG20H Handycam Camcorder

Next week the current Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam Camcorder will be replaced by the NEX-VG20H which will have the following improvements:

  • 16MP Exmor sensor
  • RAW image capture capabilities
  • Touch screen
  • Improved audio controls
  • 1920×1080 24p, 60i and 60p video capabilities
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Canon is also preparing for an announcement next week (PowerShot SX150 HS and 310 HS)

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

In addition to Sony and Nikon, Canon is also preparing a new product announcement next week. No new DSLRs are expected. The two new cameras will be the PowerShot SX150 HS and 310 HS:

Here are some interesting Canon “leaks” from the past few weeks:

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And this is how the Sony NEX-5N will look with an external EVF

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

Another image of the Sony NEX-5N with an external EVF from the Sony NEX talk forum:

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This is how the Samsung NX200 mirrorless camera will look

By PR admin | Published: August 20, 2011

Dpreview forum member redcrow has provided numerous accurate information in the past about upcoming Samsung products. Based on his description, a SLRClub forum member created two different mockups of the upcoming Samsung NX200 mirrorless camera that is expected to be announced next month.

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Sony NEX-7 full specs and images

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

Here are the full Sony NEX-7 specs with some additional images:

  • 24.3 MP Exmor sensor
  • ISO range: 100-16000
  • 1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording
  • XGA OLED viewfinder
  • 3″ 921k dots TruBlack LCD display
  • 10 fps
  • HDR functionality
  • Built-in flash
  • Battery life: over 400 shots
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Improved start-up time and AF speed
  • Shutter time lag: 0.02 sec
  • Face recognition functionality
  • Object tracking functionality
  • New type of auto lock hot shoe
  • Auto lens aberration compensation for Sony lenses
  • Advanced Bionz imaging processor
  • Eye Fi compatible

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Rumor: new Lumix X PRO lenses from Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2011

Panasonic is rumored to be releasing a new series of high-end pro lenses called Lumix X. Another rumor from the same source indicates that Panasonic is also working on new lenses with motorized retractable zoom. Nikon’s new mirrorless system is also rumored to have lenses with electronic zoom buttons (see this patent).

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