Samsung in 2010

The latest Samsung rumors:

  • Samsung will have 10 NX lenses by the end of 2010 (they already have 4 so far: 30mm, 18-55mm with and without IS, and 50-200mm)
  • Samsung will introduce a new, cheaper NX camera at PMA
  • Samsung will introduce a high-end compact at PMA (less megapixels, high-end lens)
  • All confirmed by Samsung Benelux Product Manager Ronald Niezen.

Some of those items match our previously reported Samsung rumors.

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New Noktor f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds

Some readers (hit the comments section for more links) have already noted that this lens is probably based on an existing f/0.95 lens for CCTV made by different manufacturers:

Details are still sketchy. Here are some info captured by Google Cache:

  • With a maximum aperture of F/0.95, the Noktor Hyperprime is the fastest lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras (no adapter needed). At open aperture, the lens renders pictures and video with extreme shallow depth of field for a unique aesthetic.
  • Extreme Low-light Shooting.
  • In low-light photography and cinematography, the lens exceeds the perception of the human eye. From nightscapes to campfires, now you can shoot in situations that are often impossible to capture with a normal lens.

Technical Specifications

  • Focal Length 50mm
  • Maximum Aperture F0.95
  • Minimum Aperture F16
  • Autofocus No
  • Internal Focusing No
  • Rear Focusing Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance 1.9 ft. (0.6m)
  • Angle of View 46°
  • Lens (Elements) 8
  • Lens (Groups) 7
  • Dimensions 2.9×2.1 in.
  • Weight (280g)
  • Mount Type Micro Four Thirds
  • Accepts Filter Type Screw-on
  • Filter Size 62mm

I single sample shot with a pre-production version is available here.

The 50mm f/0.95 Nokton is the first product offering, with other focal lengths in development. No plans for a super wide yet (source).

Via Noktor

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Hasselblad H4D-40 presentation

Here is the official video from Hasselblad:

More detailed videos from each of the featured photographers after the break:

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Sony EVIL camera specs

Sony has expressed their interest in releasing an EVIL camera before. Here ere are some detailed specs of the upcoming mirrorless camera from Sony:

  • 14mp APS-C CMOS
  • brand new Sony E mount
  • used SDHC or MS
  • RAW supported
  • 3.0 LCD 920K color
  • 11 AF point
  • ISO 200-12800
  • video recording (model NEX5: 1080  NEX3:720p) format Mp4 or AVCHD
  • built-in flash and AF Assistance light
  • new FW50 batteries
  • body: NEX5-D/K/A  NEX3-D/K/A
  • lens: 18-55/F3.5-5.6 , 16mm/2.8

The new mount will be called E-mount (an adapter will be available for Alpha mount lenses) and the expected camera names are NEX3 and NEX5.

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Pentax will have another product release this month

The rumored date for the next Pentax announcement is February 24, 2010 (it could be +/- 1day in the US). This is weird because PMA ends at February 23rd.

My guess is that this announcement will be for the recently leaked Pentax W90, which appears to be another waterproof p&s camera. Not sure why this model was not announced with the last batch of compact Pentax cameras.

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Pentax 645D also gets a countdown

Update: as rumored before, the expected price of the Pentax 645D is going to be around US$ 6,500.

This is a screenshot from Pentax Japan’s website:

Here is a better screenshot (the background changes depending on the day/night time – the above shot was taken during the night cycle):

Not clear how long the countdown will go, but the Pentax 645D is expected to be released in March of 2010.

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New Panasonic Lumix cameras in March

Update: here is a comparison for the silhouettes:

This teaser is from Panasonic UK site:

“Find out more on the launch of our new models” combined with the silhouettes of two cameras indicates that Panasonic may release a new Lumix G and another smaller model (LX4?) during Focus on Imaging show in Birmingham NEC (March 7-10, 2010).

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New Pentax lenses and K-m2?

UPDATE: this is the same Japanese magazine called CAPA that I covered over @ NikonRumors few weeks ago. Those are pure speculations/predictions. Here is another one from the same magazine  – Sony EVIL camera:

and another one for the Sony Alpha series:

A new Pentax leak on dchome.net (translation) – some new Pentax lenses were published in an unknown magazine:

  • DA*10-16 f/4 ED AL SDM
  • DA*20 f/2 SDM
  • DA*28 f/2 F2 SDM

and some more details about the upcoming medium format Pentax 645D and K-m2?

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Apple releases Aperture 3

Just in time before the release of the rumored Aperture 3 book in Europe, Apple announced today the latest version of its photo management software – Aperture 3.

Amazon is now taking Aperture 3 pre-orders.

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Pentax W90 to be announced

Apparently Pentax has one more camera to announce for PMA this year – the Pentax W90.

The camera is expected to be waterproof (update: the web page was removed):

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