Photo Rumors

Pentax price drop in Canada

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2010

Price reduction for the Pentax K-x kits and several Optio models is expected in Canada on Monday, May 17th (source). This is probably just a regular exchange rate adjustment.

FYI: Nikon recently also reduced their prices in Canada.

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New APS-C 14.2MP sensor from Samsung

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

The details on the new sensor were published on the official Samsung website and later removed:

Note that this sensor was listed in the DSLR section.

Specs:

APS-C 14.2MP resolution
Pixel size: 5.1µ
A/D Converter on-chip, 8 output digital parallel channels
10fps
1080 video support

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CMOS square sensor

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

The mythical square sensor is back – an unknown camera manufacturer is preparing a square CMOS sensor (they also got a detailed list of the advantages of such sensor design):

Square sensors already exist – check mega-vision.com.

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Samsung WB5500 leaks, almost official

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

At that time the Samsung WB5500 super-zoom is still considered a leak since most of the big sites have not announced it yet:

Specs:

26x wide-angle optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (26-676 35mm equiv.)
1/2.3 inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 14.5 MP
Sensitivity up to ISO 6400
HD videos with a 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
Integrated HDMI port
Price: 429 Euros

Via dcviews

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I just got back from the space shuttle launch in Cape Canaveral and have to catch up on the latest rumors. If you lived under a rock today, I will be happy to present you the new Sony a290 that showed up in Vietnam (rumored few days ago):

Specs:

APS-C 14 MP CCD sensor
BIONZ image processor
Maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200
2.7 inch LCD screen
Sensitivity optimized DRO range
Speed 2.5 fps continuous shooting
Interface with visual images
Uses a MemoryStick Pro Duo memory card or SD / SDHC.
Same price as the Sony a230

More pictures after the break:

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Sony NEX 7 in September?

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

The rumors of a high end Sony EVIL NEX 7 camera are not new. There are some more details on the potential high end Sony NEX 7 camera that should be released this September (Photokina). Some of the expected improvement:

Full manual control
1080p@60
1080p@24
720p@120fps and 60p
Revised sensor design

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Sony NEX US pricing: between $549 and $699

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

Sony NEX pricing for the US is out. Many color/kit lens combinations are available @ Adorama (just search for Nex 3 or Nex 5). All prices are in the $549 to $699 range, for example:

Sony NEX-3 + 16mm f/2.8 lens for $549.99
Sony NEX-5 + 16mm f/2.8 lens for $649.99

Other product availability: Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G2 are also available for pre-order. The new Sigma 8-16mm g/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is now in stock.

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Pentax 645D delayed

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

The new release date is June 11, 2010:

“HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division, the new medium-format digital SLR camera“PENTAX 645D” so now that we know you will be changed to June 11 release date.
This product announcement since March 10, with your interest in our big release before our very popular venue. We are we preparing for the release in order to meet the expectations of our customers has earned substantially more than the order expected, change the June 11 release date, sequential items will be shipped. Also scheduled for release We’ve been together “smc PENTAX-D FA645 55mmF2.8AL [IF] SDM AW”. For we also changed the release date and related accessories.
We have been booking clients, including existing, the official but everyone who put you through so much trouble, so thank you for your understanding.
Release Date revised: June 11, 2010 (originally scheduled for May 20, 2010).”

Source: Pentax Japan (in English)

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