Olympus confusion: “‘We still plan to develop full size DSLRs”

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2010

Dpreview had an interview at PMA with John Knau (US DSLR Product Manager) who tried to convince everyone that Olympus will continue to produce DSLRs despite the comments made two days ago by another DSLR Product Manager from Olympus.

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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2010

The last report on the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical full frame lens was for a potential delay till Q1 of 2010. The lens is now available for pre-order on eBay with Sony, Pentax, Canon and Nikon mounts (ships in April, 2010):

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Tokina and Ricoh announced plans for new lenses at PMA

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2010
  • Tokina announced plans for a new 16-28mm f/2.8 wide angle lens for full frame (source).
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Sigma is planning to make an EVIL camera

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2010

Dpreview just reported that Sigma has announced plans on PMA to develop a mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera with one of its Foveon sensors. Sigma is also evaluating the possibility of developing a new lens lineup for mirrorless cameras.

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Olympus E system to go 100% mirrorless in two years

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

This is according to Olympus America’s DSLR product manager Richard S. Pelkowski:

“I would say that within 24 months the E system will not have a mirror box at all. Up until we launched the Pen cameras all manufacturers were doing was fitting a digital sensor in what is ultimately a film camera body – there was nothing different. But with digital and electronic technology we can make cameras so much smaller. Soon the AF system in the Pen cameras will be as fast as that in the E system DSLRs so there it will be possible to get just as good AF performance without the mirror system. We have a great range of lenses for the Four Thirds system, and they’re not going anywhere, but they will be used on smaller and lighter more modern bodies.”

Read the full story @ AmateurPhotographer

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Pentax K-7 goes limited

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

Only 1000 pieces will be produced. Expected release date: March 13, 2010.

Full press release after the break:

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Sony press conference going on now

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

Sony EVIL prototypes

Sony Alpha prototypes (click for larger image)

Update: you can follow dpreview’s live report from Sony’s press conference @ PMA.

Videos after the break:

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Sony’s press release for PMA

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2010

The most important part is in red:

SONY HIGHLIGHTS ALPHA CONCEPT MODELS AND OTHER NEW DIGITAL IMAGING PRODUCTS AT PMA 2010
Sony is exhibiting an array of innovative digital imaging products at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2010 International Convention, including a concept model of the new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system that employs an Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, which provides full AVCHD video capability.

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (PMA #2220), Feb. 21, 2010 – Sony is exhibiting an array of innovative digital imaging products at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2010 International Convention, including a concept model of the new compact α (alpha) DSLR camera system that employs an Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, which provides full AVCHD video capability.

New concept α products being shown include an ultra compact model with interchangeable lenses, additions to the α family (including a successor to the α700), along with new TX5 and H55 Cyber-shot® cameras, new printers and other accessories.

α DSLR Camera

In addition to the current DSLR-A230, A330, A380, A500, A550, A850 and A900 digital SLR cameras, the following concept camera bodies and interchangeable lenses will be exhibited. Current interchange lenses, including Carl Zeiss® and G lens products will also be on display.

  • Concept model of an ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera system that packs the quality of a DSLR camera in an extraordinarily small body, along with interchangeable lenses
  • Mid-range concept camera for advanced users (a successor to the α700) as well as concept mainstream models
  • Prototype of a Super Telephoto Lens (500mm F4 G) with class-leading optical performance
  • Prototype of a Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM, new Carl Zeiss wide angle lens for superior shots of landscapes and sweeping vistas
  • Cyber-shot Digital Still Cameras

More after the break:

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Samsung makes it official

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2010

The previously rumored cameras from Samsung are now official:

And another Samsung rumor just turned official – Samsung will release five more lenses for the NX series in 2010:


ZoomFocal Length
Pancake Lens (Jan 2010)30mmF2
Standard Zoom Lens (Jan 2010)18-55mmF3.5-5.6 OIS
Tele Zoom Lens (Jan 2010)50-200mmF4-5.6 OIS
Standard Zoom Lens (H1 2010)18-55mmF3.5-5.6, Non OIS
Compact Zoom Lens (H2 2010)20-50mmF3.5-5.6
Wide Pancake Lens (H2 2010)20mmF2.8
Super Zoom Lens  (TBD)18-200mmF3.5-6.3 OIS
Macro Lens  (TBD)60mmF2.8

Full press release available here.

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Sigma SD15 shows up again

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2010

It seems that the Sigma SD15 brochures/boxes are already in print (the camera has been delayed multiple times in the past):

Image source – from Shinzo Fukui who is working for Sigma Corporation as an Art Director/Brand Director (source).

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