Sony’s 3 sensors mirrorless camera again (A-mount, ISO up to 819,200)

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Back in January of 2011 PhotoRumors reported about a possibility that Sony will release a new mirrorless camera (A-mount) with 3 sensors and ISO up to 819 200:

“Three – 1/4″ ClearVID™ CMOS Sensors with 1,120K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of resolution – HD) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (1037K – 16:9 mode) photography performance.”

Today several websites picked that news again and it seems that a similar camera could be announced in the next few weeks.

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Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera will have a swivel screen

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

This is the drawing of the rumored Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera that was used either in a recent patent or a Trade Mark/Design office filing (I do not have any details on the origin of this image). I was expecting this camera to be announced at the CP+ show in Japan last month, but it seems that the new date will be around June 2011.

In addition to the RZ-18 Optio, Pentax is expected to release its new mirrorless NC-1 camera in May 2011.

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Panasonic confirms the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

In an interview with AP, Panasonic representative today confirmed the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The announcement is scheduled for this summer.

This lens was listed on the Panasonic’s roadmap from last year as “under consideration”:

Panasonic roadmap

credit: dc.watch

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FujiFilm acknowledges delays in X100 shipments, promises urgent production capacity Increase

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

FujiFilm X100 accessories (credit: FujiFilm)

Today FujiFilm Japan posted an official statement about a potential delay with the shipments of the FinePix X100 camera, the LC-X100 leather case and the dedicated lens hood LH-X100. FujiFilm promises urgent increase in their production capacity in order to meet the demand that has significantly surpassed their initial plans.

Google translation of Fuji’s statement:

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And the winner is…

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

The winner of the PhotoRumors giveaway for three education DVDs from Blue Crane Digital is Hyenas03. Congratulations!

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Samyang shows 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye lens prototype for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2011

Samyang showed a new 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC fish-eye lens prototype for Micro Four Thirds at Focus on Imaging Show (UK). The lens provides a viewing angle of 180°.

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Olympus PEN Pro version is 2-3 years away

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

Megapixels interviewed Dominic Papenheim from Olympus Europe and published some interesting hints.

Olympus sees the PEN camera line as their future:

On the question about a future Olympus PEN Pro model that was part of the presentation, the Olympus representative answered:

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124 pages of Fuji X100 owner’s manual goodness now online

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

The Fuji FinePix X100 owner’s manual is now online. Enjoy!

 

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After a lens price increase, Canon still offers instant rebates

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

At the beginning of February Canon increased the prices on certain lenses like the 85mm f/1.2L (was 1999 and now is 2089) and the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (was $1079 and now is $1091).

At the same time Canon is currently running an instant rebate program on the 7D and 60D cameras (expire on March 31, 2011).

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New sensor technologies

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

Bidirectional OLED microdisplay combines a sensor and a display on the same chip by integrating photodiodes between the OLED pixels:

This technology was developed by the the Fraunhofer Institute. For now the demo chip is only monochrome with 320×240 display and 160×120 camera, but there are plans for higher resolution displays (VGA and above). Here is a video (in German) describing this technology:

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