Sony NEX-6 full press release

Few hours before the official announcement, here is the official Sony NEX-6 press release:

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New Alpa 12 CAMERA

At Photokina Alpa is expected to announce a new Alpa 12 camera and a shutter module to adapt with the Hasselblad V system lenses. The new camera will be fully integrated into the existing system. Adapters for other MF lenses will follow.

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The Impossible Project develops a new Film Processing Unit

For the past 18 months The Impossible Project worked on a new analog instant camera called FPU (Film Processing Unit) that was developed together with DHW of the former ROLLEI factory, long-time head of R&D at Polaroid Henny Waanders and Prof. Achim Heine, designer of the LEICA Digilux 1 camera. The first concept camera will be presented at Photokina. The new product is expected to be introduced to the market in 2013.

Based on the FPU, The Impossible Project developed The Instant Lab that will basically print images directly from your iPhone. This project is currently on Kickstarter - I could not believe that so many people thought this was a good idea:

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Sony rebates for September: save $200 on camera and lens bundles

Few hours before the Sony a99, RX1 and other product announcements, here is a quick update on the new US Sony rebates for the month of September: up to $200 off on selected camera and lens bundles (valid till September 30, 2012).

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New cameras from Rolleiflex: Hy6 Mod2 and FX-N

Relleiflex announced two new cameras for the Photokina 2012 show: the Rolleiflex FX-N (pictured above) has a new Heidosmat 2,8/80mm viewfinder lens and a Rollei S-Apogon 2,8/80mm main lens. The other specifications are identical to the previous FX model.

The Rolleiflex Hy6 Mod2 includes some firmware and design improvements:

 

 

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The latest Nikon D600 leaks

The Nikon D600 full frame DSLR will be Wi-Fi compatible with a new WU-1b wireless mobile adapter. See the latest D600 specs here. The officially announcement should be on September 13th. The big question mark for now is the price. The similar in specs Sony a99 camera that will be announced tomorrow will sell for $2,800.

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Hasselblad announces H5D Series, new HCD 4.8/24mm lens

Hasselblad announced their new H5D series medium format cameras. Some of the improvements are:

  • New compressed RAW files for faster and smoother workflow
  • Even better focus correction with True Focus II
  • Print-ready JPEG mode for quick preview and printing
  • New Camera Configurator
  • New improved grip surface
  • Larger and more ergonomic buttons
  • Larger, easier to read display style
  • New menu and graphics design
  • New programmable buttons
  • New and improved weather sealing
  • New, more durable eye cup
  • New sensor unit safety lock
  • New and faster processors for more rapid internal communication
  • Support for new capture modes
  • New and more accurate focus algorithms
  • New motor drive algorithms

Hasselblad also announced a new HCD 4.8/24mm lens:

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Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs officially announced

Pentax K-5 II DSLR camera is now officially announced. The price is $1199 for body only, $1399 for 18-55mm kit and $1599 for 18-135mm kit. The specs at a glance:

  • 16.3 MP CMOS Sensor
  • 11 Point SAFOX X Autofocus System
  • 3.0" Air-Gap-Free LCD w/ 921k Dots
  • 1080p HD Video w/ External Mic Jack
  • High Sensitivity 80-51200 ISO Range
  • Body-based Shake Reduction (SR) System
  • Fully Weather Sealed and Coldproof
  • 7 FPS and 1/8000 Maximum Shutter Speed
  • HDMI Output for Stills, Video and Sound

Pentax K-5 IIs (without the anti-aliasing filter) will start shipping in October for $1,299.95 (body only).
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