Sony NEX C3 and a35 manuals, new 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2011

Several new Sony leaks were discovered online today. The first one is from Sony Service Canada where the downloadable price list contains entries or the upcoming Sony NEX C3 camera and what appears to be a new 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens for E mount:

SLTA35K SLTA35K WITH 18-55MM LENS 4WNOT AVAIL
NNEXC3KB NEX N-Sample camera NOT AVAIL
NEXC3KB NEXC3KB with 18-55mm Lens 4WNOT AVAIL
NEXC3MOCK NEXC3 Mock-up NOT AVAIL

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Where is the 46 MP Sigma SD1 DSLR camera?

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2011

 

There is still no word on the release of the Sigma SD1 DSLR. The camera was initially set to launch around February/March of 2011 (source: Sigma @ Facebook):

Hopefully this will not turn into another, almost 2 years delay, like the SD15.

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Top 10 posts for April 2011

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2011

Here are the top 10 most visited PhotoRumors posts for April 2011:

  1. Pentax starts new camera teaser campaign.
  2. Rumors of Fuji X200 and X300 are already floating around.
  3. First images of the Sony NEX C3 camera.
  4. Olympus XZ-1 review.
  5. PhotoRumors Giveaway #5: Digital Holga ultimate kit for Nikon or Canon.
  6. New patents from Fuji, Canon and Hoya.
  7. Lensbaby announces a new SLR lens: The Composer Pro.
  8. In case you didn’t know, the RE35 digital film cartridge was a prank.
  9. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 to be announced on May 12th.
  10. Fuji X100: new firmware and second shipment coming soon.
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Two new Pentax interchangeable lens cameras in the next few months

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2011

At a recent exhibition, a representative from Pentax Russia made this comment on their two upcoming cameras with interchangeable lenses:

“A company representative Anton Melnikov commented on plans to produce mirrorless Pentax cameras. The first camera based on APS-C sensor will be released until September this year. It is based on the K bayonet and maintains the proper optics Pentax, among whom are many of compact lenses, pancakes. It is worth noting that this is just a guess, and for certain information about plans for new models is not unknown, the exact specifications. Second camera is a compact camera with interchangeable lenses and the matrix 1 / 2, 33 inches.”

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Fuji X100 now shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2011

Update: Today, May 2nd, Adorama and Amazon started shipping the Fuji X100 cameras in the US (ordered on January 16th):

According to Brandon Remler, the FujiFilm FinePix X100 camera is now shipping in the US and the first dealers should be getting them tomorrow:

“As promised here is the update. The X100 has begun shipping in the USA. Several dealers should see the cameras and accessories tomorrow April 29th. Demand is of course greater than supply. The shipments will continue and we will catch up.”

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Sony NEX C3 camera getting closer to announcement

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2011

Sony UK already has a placeholder for the upcoming NEX C3 camera on their website. The links are still not functional, but this is an indication that the actual announcement is near.

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New Sony NEX 3/5 firmware update

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2011

A leaked Sony PDF document describes a new firmware update for Sony NEX 3/5/5C product line. I believe the letter “C” in the NEX-5C model indicates cameras for the Chinese market and should not be confused with the upcoming Sony NEX C3 model. Here are the details:

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Canon takes a financial hit after the disaster in Japan

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2011

Canon profit droped 2% in Q1 of 2011 as a result of the disaster in Japan. Both profit and camera sales forecasts were cut for 2011. Canon’s supply chain is severely disrupted and is “months away from being fixed”. Canon is the first major photography company to report its financial results after the earthquake in Japan. Expect similar report form other camera manufacturers.

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No full frame DSLR camera from Pentax any time soon

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2011

The medium format 645D camera eliminates the need for a full frame Pentax DSLR

Some interesting points form a recent interview with Pentax representatives in China:

  • A full frame Pentax DSLR is currently not needed since the medium format 645D camera can satisfy the need for better image quality. Pentax is not completely eliminating the full frame option and can reconsider their position if there is a significant need for such camera on the market. There are currently no plans to develop full frame lenses.

Other Pentax news: the Silver K-5 limited edition is now discontinued.

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Olympus 6-24mm f/1.8-3.8 lens patent

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2011

Olympus filed a patent in Japan for a 6-24mm f/1.8-3.8 lens designed for a point and shoot camera (28-112mm equivalent):

The ZX-1 has a similar i.Zuiko 6-24mm f/1.8-2.5 lens. Maybe Olympus is thinking of introducing a lower level P&S camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture.

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