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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Adobe CS5.5 price going up on April 27th?

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2011

PhotographyBay reported that the price of the newly announced Adobe CS5.5 could be going up on April 27th. If you have purchased the previous version CS5 on or after March 10th, 2011 you will be eligible for a free upgrade to CS5.5. That also means that if you buy CS5 by April 27, you can avoid the rumored price increase. Check all available CS5 purchase options on Amazon.

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Olympus to continue producing E-series cameras, promises new PEN products

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2011

In a recent interview in China, Akira Watanabe from Olympus reassured that they will continue to produce their single and double digits E-series product line (E-5 and E-30). The three digit models are/will be replaced by the PEN m4/3 camera line. There were some conflicting statements in the past from Olympus, indicating that they could stop producing full size DSLR cameras.

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Pentax starts new camera teaser campaign

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2011

At a Chinese trade show, Pentax showed a teaser of an upcoming camera, covered by a black cloth. Reportedly, the new product is suppose to be “more important” than a regular point and shoot camera. Pentax is expected to release two new interchangeable lenses compact cameras this summer, one will be mirrorless (NC-1) and the other will be SLR type (Auto 110 digital).

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The new Sony NEX flash

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2011

Two more pictures of the previously leaked Sony NEX flash appeared from the same source on dpreview. No further specs are available.

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The next generation Sony Exmor sensor

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2011

Sony showed a prototype of a new CMOS sensor. Here are some of the specs:

  • 17.7MP effective pixels
  • 19.3MP full pixels
  • 120 fps @ 12 bit or 60 fps @ 14 bit
  • pixels pitch: 4.2 x 4.2μm
  • size: 24.3 × 12.8mm (diagonal: 27.5mm)
  • low power consumption
  • reduced rolling shutter during video recording
  • production date not yet disclosed
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First picture of the Sony a35 camera is also out

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2011

From the same source who leaked the NEX C3 pictures, here is the first image of the Sony a35 camera. Few weeks ago, the a35 briefly appeared on Sony’s website. The a33 model has already been discontinued, so the a35 announcement should be coming soon.

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