Sony a560 and a580 pictures leaked

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

Sony leak du jour: today, we have pictures of the Sony a560 and a580 cameras (see specs here):

Sony a580 back

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Canon G12 leaked

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

Canon G12 was leaked by Cnet Asia (link already removed):

and the basic specs:

 

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Sony a55 again

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

Via Xitek

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Three Canon point and shoot cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

For detailed coverage go to to

There will be another Canon announcement next week.

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Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash is now official.

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First pictures of Sony a33 & a55

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

The first pictures of the Sony a33 and a55 cameras (see specs here):

More pictures after the break:

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More detailed Sony α55 specs

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

After yesterday’s post, even more details Sony α55 specs showed up on DCHome:

  • 16.7 megapixel APS CMOS
  • 15 points AF system
  • Center ***triple cross*** sensor
  • ***Double cross*** sensor x2 at left/right
  • 12 normal sensor(F5.6)
  • Full HD 1080 60i
  • Translucent mirror inside, can reflex light during power on
  • Translucent mirror can be open to clean the sensor
  • EVF super-clear, specific unknown pixel, image quality is only worse than the A900 only
  • 10FPS continous shooting with AF
  • AFC just like Nikon’s 3D tracking system – fast and reliable
  • SONY claims that would be better than 50D’s AF
  • SUPER FAST AF speed at center point
  • ISO100-25600, ISO6400′s noise just like a900′s ISO400
  • Support NEX’s hand-held night shot(Multi-shot)
  • Support a700′s Quick Navi access mode
  • Support DOF, however EVF becomes dim during small aperture
  • Use NEX3/5 battery
  • a55 priced at about 900-1000USD
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Sony α33, α55, α560 and α580 specs

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2010

This is a continuation of the previously rumored specs for the four upcoming Sony Alpha models. The A33 and A55 models are rumored to be a pellicle camera (see also Pellix cameras). The A560 and A580 will be “regular” DSLRs.

Sony α33:

  • 14MP sensor
  • ISO range of 100-12800
  • 1080i video
  • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
  • 7 fps
  • dual memory slots (not sure what type)

Sony α55:

  • 16MP sensor
  • ISO range of 100-12800
  • 1080i video
  • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
  • 10 fps
  • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
  • built-in GPS

Sony α560:

  • 14MP sensor
  • ISO range of 100-12800
  • 1080i video
  • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
  • 7 fps
  • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
  • swivel display

Sony α580:

  • 16MP sensor
  • ISO range of 100-12800
  • 1080i video
  • 15 AF points, some of them cross-point
  • 10 fps
  • dual memory slots (not sure what type)
  • built-in GPS
  • swivel display

As previously reported, those cameras are expected to be releases on August 24th, 2010.

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Samsung’s new opto-electronic viewfinder with transparent AMOLED

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

This appears to be a new opto-electronic viewfinder (E-OVF) from Samsung with a transparent AMOLED component. If true, this will allow the display of electronic information in an optical viewfinder:

If you remember the leaked picture of the Samsung NX100, there was a big viewfinder attached on top of the camera – maybe this is it?

FYI: Samsung does have a 19″ transparent AMOLED display.

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Questionable Pentax EVIL specs

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

This post is not to report a rumor, but to debunk a rumor (I got multiple email from readers). Dpnet listed those Pentax EVIL specs on their website:

  • New APS-C 14 million pixel sensor
  • Body image stabilization, the first SR with APS-C single power
  • Flip-type LCD viewfinder screen
  • HD video capture features

I have hard believing anything they say, because the drawings they used and labeled as a “spy shot” were taken from a concept design made by a PentaxForum member.

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