The Pentax X-5 ultra zoom compact camera is now official. The price is set at $279.95 (black version is also available) The basic specifications:
The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS zoom lenses appeared briefly on B&H website. The entries are now removed, here are the detailed specifications and description one more time:
| Focal Length | 21 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 14 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Fujifilm X mount |
| Format Compatibility | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View | 89° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.09" (18 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.13x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Groups/Elements | 7/10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Flash Synchronization | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Filter Thread | Front: 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
The XF 14mm f/2.8 R Ultra Wide-Angle Lens from Fujifilm is designed for its X-Pro 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System. This is the fourth prime lens Fujifilm has introduced for the X-Pro 1 and its widest focal length to date. Its 35mm focal length equivalency is 21mm and its angle of view is 89º. Landscape vistas, architectural shots, interiors and even street photography will benefit from the creative perspective and minimized distortion that this lens offers. Light is evenly distributed from the center to the edge of the frame and it retains excellent contrast and high resolution with little fall-off or distortion toward the edges. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture and wide angle mean fast shutter speeds are possible even in minimal light and fast, smooth autofocus is there when needed. The aperture diaphragm blades on all XF lenses are curved and the edge of each blade is rounded rather than cut-off creating a more pleasing effect to your image, especially in terms of the background bokeh. Focus distance and depth-of-field scales are printed on the focus ring to aid composition when emphasizing depth of field.
The XF 14mm f/2.8 lens offers high-quality optics and an extreme wide-angle perspective to explore your creativity with the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 digital camera.
The current Canon US instant rebates that offer up to $300 savings on selected lenses and speedlites will expire on September 1st, 2012:
Olympus announced two new compact cameras: SP-820UZ and VH-410. The price of the 40x zoom SP-820UZ is $329.95, the price of the VH-410 is not yet announced.
Olympus SP-820UZ specifications:
Canon EOS-3D X specifications:
I received those images of the not yet announced Pentax X-5 camera. Some specs were already published on photoprice.ca: the X-5 will not be a DSLR but a high-end point and shoot camera with 16MP and 26x ultra-zoom.
Pictures of the same camera in black:
Canon announced two new compact cameras: PowerShot SX160 IS ($229) and PowerShot SX500 IS ($329). Canon also celebrates the production of 80 Million EF lenses.
Several more leaked images from the Sony NEX-5R. The new camera is expected to have a new 16MP sensor with phase detection AF pixels and a flip screen and "full Internet support" where users will be able to download apps just like on a smart phone:
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