More details on the upcoming Panasonic ZS-7, TS2 cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2010

The previously rumored camera model will be called Panasonic ZS-7 (not sure if they will use the same model name in the US). Some more detailed specs emerged today (Google translated – not sure how accurate this translation is):

  • HD video with 720p 30fps
  • Built-in stereo microphone
  • 12x optical enabled zoom
  • New IS system in camera
  • New, dedicated movie mode button
  • New implementation of the exposure button for easier manual settings
  • Built-in GPS: each photo will be tagged with the geo-location and time stamp and those parameters will be searchable
  • SDXC cards compatible
  • HDMI and USB ports
  • New digital zoom solution – it will guarantee high resolution images, without any loss of quality even when using digital zoom

The second expected camera will be the Panasonic TS2 (replacement of the Panasonic TS1). Again, the translation is not easy to understand, but it seems that this camera can survive very deep waters, free fall from substantial height and operate under some extreme weather conditions.

No word on the G model yet.

Expected release: end of January, beginning of February 2010.

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Panasonic Lumix G countdown is back

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

The previously reported countdown for the new Panasonic Lumix G microsite is back:

The event will be on January 31, 2010 (Sunday?):

New Panasonic cameras are expected to be announced, during, before or right after this event.

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Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof point-and-shoot camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

The Sony DSC-TX5 is expected to have touchscreen LCD and Exmor CMOS sensor and will be released for PMA 2010. Several pictures leaked but then were removed:

Those are the specs I got from a PhotoRumors reader – apparently they are already presented to retailers:

  • Full 1920×1080 60i AVCHD at either 17mbps or 9mbps, your choice.
  • MP4 at 1080p (12mbps) 720p (6mbps) or VGA (3mbps) also available.
  • Superb stabilization. Optical Zoom and Optical stabilization is available in video (AVCHD or MP4).
  • Backlight correction HDR.
  • Face detection, face motion recognition, smile shutter.
  • Full metadata GPS and Compass tagging (HX5V only). Latitude, Longitude, Time, Date, and the direction you were facing when you took the shot.

Pictures source

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New Panasonic cameras to be announced for PMA

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

Panasonic will introduced at least two new cameras for PMA. One of them will be a new G model (hinted already last week) and the second one could be the long awaited LX4 (replacement of the very popular Panasonic LX3). There were a lot of previous Panasonic LX4 rumors, but my sources from Asia can only confirm that at least one more, high end, compact camera will be announced with new Lumix G model, but at that point it is not confirmed that it will be the LX4:

I do however have some more details about this new, high end compact Panasonic camera:

  • Full manual control
  • New and improved image stabilization system
  • No RAW mode (? – LX3 did have RAW mode, another reason why this may not be a LX3 replacement). Panasonic may keep the RAW mode only for their GF line.
  • GPS
  • 720p HD video
  • Stereo microphones
  • New digital zoom function: Panasonic will unveil also a new technology that will be related to digital zoom and will make it much more useful

The announcement, based on previous leaks, is expected at the end of January or beginning of February, 2010.

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Samsung NX10 updates

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

Samsung NX10 release will be delayed till March, 2010 (source):

“Samsung UK spokesman last night said that bosses at the Korean firm were not happy with the image quality and needed more time to address this issue before launch.”

Same article has few other interesting bits of information: NX10 is only the first model and a higher specs version is expected in the future. Touch screen is a possibility.

The Korean Times confirms that Samsung will not be buying Pentax for now. At the same time Samsung’s CEO hints that they “will find new partners able to diversify possible channels for lenses” and also that “upcoming hybrid digital cameras, possibly in the second half of this year, will be equipped with SDI’s own lens and image sensors”.

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Olympus to release new cameras in February

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

The official Olympus press release will be on February 2nd, 2010 (Nikon will have a press conference on February 3rd, Canon on February 9th and Panasonic somewhere around that time too).

The new Olympus models are:

  • Olympus will also announce many new accessories for these cameras: floating strap, silicone case, etc.
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Aperture 3 on January 27 again

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2010

What we have here is another Aperture 3 book:

The book is expected to be released on February 15, 2010. Expect the new version of Aperture to be announced during the scheduled Apple event on January 27, 2010.

See the previous Aperture 3 report here.

A new version of iPhoto is also expected (part of iLife 2010).

Translation of the book description after the break:

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Ricoh CX3

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2010

In the next 2-3 weeks Ricoh is expected to announce their new CX3 model.

The Ricox CX3 camera will be the replacement of the Ricoh CX2 and it will add HD video capabilities. The price of the CX3 is expected to be around 350€.

This is a picture of the current Ricoh CX2 mode – the new model should look very similar:

Ricoh CX2

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Samsung’s latest cameras can see through fog

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2010

I would not even mention the latest release of Samsung point and shoot cameras here, but one line caught my eye on AmateurPhotographer website: “Samsung invents cameras to cut through fog”:

The ST60 and ST70 (pictured) also feature digital effects such as DeFog Clear/Fog Lifting which, the firm claims, ‘cuts through the haze to take clear photos’.

That’s right, Samsung found a way to bring something new in this otherwise boring batch of compact cameras (they have different model names in the US: TL105 and TL110).

FYI, Samsung’s CEO is aiming for a 15% compact cameras market share (source).

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Small giveaway: Sigma DP2 book

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2010

Update: this giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced shortly.

I have a small giveaway for all PhotoRumors readers (especially for the Sigma DP2 fans) – Magic Lantern’s Guide for Sigma DP2:

How to enter: just add a comment to this post and become a fan of PhotoRumors on Facebook, follow PR on Twitter or subscribe to PR via email or RSS. I will ship the book anywhere in the world. I will announce the winner on Sunday, January 24th, 2010. Good luck!

Fine print & full disclosure: The contest is void where prohibited by law. All taxes are the responsibility of the winner. PhotoRumors.com is not responsible for anything. Idid not get paid to run this giveaway.

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