Olympus E-P3 and E-PL3 to be released on June 3rd?

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2011

Olympus E-PL2 soon to be replaced?

Digicame-info reports that there will be two new Micro Four Thirds cameras released on June 3rd, 2011: the E-P3 and E-PL3. Both models are expected to have external EVF and 12 MP sensor. In the past Digicame-info.com has provided some correct rumors, like the release of the PEN E-PL1s camera.

Sony will also have new products announcements on June 3rd, 2011.

Update #1: some confusion with the Google translation – it seems that the original rumor included also a new Mini-Olympus camera (similar to the rumored new Panasonic GF3 model).

Update #2: Digicame-info posted a second update that the release date of the E-P3, E-PL3 and the new mini-Olympus cameras could have been delayed till June 30th, 2011.

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Samsung is getting ready to release the NX20 and NX200 mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2011

Samsung’s Global Download Center already has added the upcoming NX20 and NX200 cameras in their models list. In the past few months Samsung was not shy about making their NX20 and NX200 plans public: see previous statements from Samsung Russia and DDaily Korea.

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Was the Sigma SD1 price a typo?

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2011

Is the $9700 price tag of the Sigma SD1 a typo? Sigma advertises on their website a SD1 kit with the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens for $7,819.00. The 85mm f/1.4 lens alone is listed for $1400 (street price is $969). I talked to a major photo equipment retailer today and they were waiting on some clarifications from Sigma on the price of the SD1 before they officially publish it online and start taking pre-orders. In fact, currently all SD1 kits are listed with a price lower than $9700:

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Sigma SD1 price and availability *updated*

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2011

Update: you can see some new sample images from the Sigma SD1 here (the site takes forever to load).

Yes, today Sigma did release the price an availability info on the 46MP SD1 camera: $9,700, starts shipping in early June. Don’t bother with pre-orders, I think there will be plenty of SD1 cameras lying around. Seriously, does anyone think that this price is reasonable?

Full press release with detailed specs and a 100% crop sample after the break:

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Sigma SD1 availability update

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011

According to the General Manager at Sigma Benelux, the Sigma SD1 will be released at the end of June, 2011. Sigma is currently running a SD1 giveaway that ends on May 31, 2011 – they better have the camera ready by then 🙂 Some other rumors suggested that the price and availability of the SD1 will be announced tomorrow (Friday).

See all Sigma SD1 related posts here.

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Apple Aperture coming to the iPad?

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011

Based on the latest patent application from Apple (20110119609), it seems that Aperture might be coming to the iPad:

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Sony a77 on 7/7

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011

Sony A77 camera prototype

The long expected Sony a77 camera is supposed to be announced on July 7, 2011. The kit price will be $1099 (with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens). Shipments should start in late September / early October. The surprise here of course is the low price, but there were already previous rumors indicating a price range between $900-$1200.

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Samsung working on a medium format digital camera system?

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

Going back to the picture of Samsung camera prototypes posted here yesterday – a reader reminded me about an old rumor that Samsung, Schneider Kreuznach and Alpa are working together to create the first, fully digital, medium format camera system. Why would Samsung have those large square camera prototypes next to their NX bodies? Can someone identify the silver lens attached to one of the square cameras? There are some similar Schneider Kreuznach lenses on eBay. You can check also schneideroptics.com.

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SLR Magic takes over the Noktor brand, shows a 28mm f/2.8 NEX lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

SLR Magic contacted me to clarify the recent reports about them taking over Noktor’s website which happened just few days after Noktor officially closed it down. Obviously the old Noktor company went out of business. SLR Magic will now design Noktor lenses and sell Noktor products under the SLR Magic brand. No specific plans were given for the future of the Noktor 50mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds but SLR Magic representative confirmed that they are planing to continue the Noktor line with ultra fast lenses.

Next month SLR Magic will start shipping a new 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Sony NEX system:

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The latest rebates from Canon, Panasonic, Gitzo, Olympus and Adobe

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

After the earthquake in Japan, many companies have significantly reduced or completely eliminated their instant rebate programs. Canon currently has three different lens rebates:

See also the latest rebates from

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