New Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX lens

The Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX lens was first shown at Photokina 2008. The Canon version will be available in July, the Nikon version will go on sale in September, 2011. The listed price for Japan is ¥98,000 (around $1,211).  Some sample images can be found here.


 

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This is the Olympus EP-3 (pictures)

Here are three pictures of the front, back and top of the upcoming Olympus EP-3 camera (see specs):

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Olympus EP-3 specs

Here are some preliminary Olympus EP-3 specs:

  • new, in-house developed 12MP sensor
  • improved high ISO performance with a max ISO of 12800
  • built-in flash
  • 1080i 60i video recording
  • a new, faster AF system
  • touchscreen LCD display with over 600k dots
  • new interface incl, buttons, menus, ports, additional pre-set filter

Olympus is expecting to announce the EP-3 together with E-PM1, E-PL3 and a new 12mm f/2 lens on June 30th.

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Three new cameras from Fuji in September


There will be 3 new Fuji cameras announced around September this year. This tweet from the Fujiguys back in February also indicated something “exciting” coming in Fall ’11:

Here is the rundown of the rumored new Fuji cameras:

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Fujifilm FinePix X100 firmware update Ver.1.10 is out

Firmware update v1.10 for the Fujifilm Finepix X100 camera is now available for download. Here is a list of changes/improvements:

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Pentax Q camera, lenses and viewfinder now available for pre-order

The new Pentax Q camera, lenses and viewfinder are now available for pre-order at Adorama:

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Another NEX Sony roadmap

A new Sony NEX roadmap provides some details compared to previous versions (see previous Sony roadmaps from September 2010 and February 2011). The listed lenses for 2011 are:

Via Xitek

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Pentax Q is now official

The Pentax Q mirrorless camera is now official. Here is a hands-on video from Engadget:

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The front view of the Pentax Q mirrorless camera

 

This is a better image of the Pentax Q mirrorless camera. See the detailed specs in my previous post.

 

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Pentax Q: World’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera

Here are the full details on the Pentax Q camera:

The Q represents an evolution in interchangeable lens digital camera design, featuring the world’s smallest and lightest body. Experience the PENTAX Q. The Camera. Evolved.

Q-Mount Lens System
The Q features the newly designed PENTAX Q-mount lens system for convenient interchangeability with a variety of specialty Q lenses. Choose from a selection of prime, zoom, fisheye lenses, and more to suit just about any photographic need.

12.4 Megapixels
Enjoy exceptional image quality in 12.4 megapixels courtesy of the Q’s 1/2.3 inch backlit CMOS image sensor. Capable of producing 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG images, the backlit CMOS sensor is a highly efficient light-gathering instrument designed specifically to produce very low noise at high levels of sensitivity.

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