Sony is about to announce two new cameras (HX100V and HX9V)

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2011
Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony DSC-HX9V

Update: Amazon is now taking pre-orders for Sony HX9V and Sony DSC-HX100V.

In the next two days Sony will announce at two new point and shoot cameras: Sony DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V. The specs after the break:

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Kenko to unveil their interchangeable lenses digital camera tomorrow (C-mount) *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2011

Update: Here is diagram of the new Kenko C-mount camera system and its compatibility with other products (click on image for larger view) – it seems that Keno will release a C-mount adapter for existing Tokina lenses:

This camera was supposed to be shown at Photokina, but the prototype got lost… DCWatch now reports that this mirrorless camera will be announced tomorrow (February 1st). The camera will have a C-mount (closed-circuit television cameras mount).

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Pentax K-x and K-7 now officially discontinued

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2011

Pentax K-x and K-7 are now listed as discontinued on pentax.jp. Both models were replaced by the Penatx K-r and K-5 in September 2010. The now discontinued K-x and K-7 were announced in September 2009. It will be interesting to see if Pentax will keep this 12 months refresh cycle.

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Tokina to show a new 400mm f/6.3 lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2011

Remember the Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX lens prototype that nobody covered during Photokina 2010?

Tokina will show the same lens again at the CP+ Show in Japan together with a new Kenko 400mm f/6.3 super telephoto lens:

Tokina did produce a 400mm f/6.3 lens in the past.

Update: the 400mm f/6.3 lens will be a mirror lens, similar to this:

Click here to see a full lists of Kenko Tokina products at the CP+ show.

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More Sony DSC-HX100V leaks

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2011

After the back view of the Sony HX100v, here is a full frontal picture:

The HX100V camera is expected to be announced on February 2nd together with two other compact cameras from Sony. Some additional HX100V specs:

  • Carl Zeiss f/2.8-5.6 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens
  • Full HD video (AVCHD format)
  • Exmor R CMOS sensor technology (back illuminated)
  • 3D panorama functionality
  • Built-in GPS and compass (in case you get lost)
  • s with Sony CyberShot DSC-HX100V
  • Searchable in-camera guide

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Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens (medium format) to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2011

I just received this rumor from Asia – Pentax will be announcing a new lens for its digital medium format 645D camera: Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4. The Google translation is not very clear, but here are some of the mentioned specs:

  • built-in hood lens
  • built-in filter holder
  • weather proof
  • some kind of a special coating/lens element
  • aperture range: f/4 – f/32
  • 12 lens elements in 8 groups
  • minimum focusing distance will be less than 0.5m
  • internal focus
  • 96° angle of view
  • 25mm in medium format is actually very wide – aprox. 20mm in 35mm equivalent.

I was told that this lens will be announced for the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan (February 9-12, 2011). Pentax is listed in the list of exhibitors for that show. A new compact camera is also expected (it could be more than one new model). The rumored Pentax NC-1 EVIL camera will not be announced in February.

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Canon update

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2011

Canon (as well as Nikon) lost 15% market share in the UK (probably because of the growing mirrorless market). At the same time Canon’s profit rise 26% this year, beating analysts’ estimates. The future looks promising according to a Goldman Sachs analyst:

“Single-lens reflex cameras will probably record double- digit growth this year to become Canon’s earnings driver, while compact cameras may slowdown”

There are also rumors floating around about a new Canon full frame camera in a small body (Canon 3D):

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Sony 50mm f/1.4, 300mm f/2.8 and 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 lenses listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2011

Sony Hong Kong has listed the following three Sony lenses as discontinued: 50mm f/1.4, 300mm f/2.8 and 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3:

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If someone will be acquiring Kodak, now would be a good time

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2011

Kodak was already in a bad shape and it got even worse today (source: Marketwatch):

“Eastman Kodak Co. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit dropped 95%, as revenue declined in both the company’s traditional film business and its digital segment.”

There were some speculations last month that Kodak is for sale. The stock is currently down over 15%. If someone is interested in buying Kodak, there is a discount today.

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Sony DSC-HX100V camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2011

Sony Nordic Images published a picture and brief description of a new Sony HX100V camera:

  • The camera incorporates technology not only from “Cyber-shot” series development but also from “Handycam” and the “a (alpha)” series
  • DSLR quality with Manual to Auto, Higher resolution 50p Full HD movie & 3D in one body
  • 30x Ultra high zoom H with Hi-speed AF, GPS & compass
  • Equipped for Full HD movie shooting in AVCHD format
  • Intelligent Sweep Panorama
  • 16.2-megapixel back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, 27mm-810mm*1 f/2.8-5.6 Carl Zeiss “Vario Sonnar T*” lens, and “BIONZ” Imaging Processor for high-speed signal processing
  • Movie mode supports 1920 x 1080 Full HD

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