Panasonic LX series remains in 2010 lineup

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2010

Panasonic still lists the LX series in their 2010 lineup:

Rumors for a Panasonic LX3 replacement has been floating around for a year, but nothing credible has been reported so far.

Via Cnet

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What’s on Sony’s mind for PMA?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2010

After the leaked Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof p&s camera, I don’t really have any reliable information on what Sony will release for PMA. A replacement for the Sony α700 DSLR is expected, but it is really unusual that there hasn’t been any leaks so far.

There is a very low chance that Sony will release an EVIL camera for PMA.

Sony plans to design and develop laser-beam-steering based pico-projector modules to be used in their digital cameras. LBS projectors (such as the Microvision Show-WX) uses lasers as the light source, and a scanning-mirror to direct the light. Nikon were the first to introduce a digital camera with built-in projector (Coolpix S1000pj) and seems that Sony wants to the second in line.

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Canon will have an announcement on February 8th

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2010

It is not clear if the announcement will be for a camcorder or a DSLR with video:

The camera company is holding an event at the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards in London on the 8 February titled “Canon at the movies”.

The initial report was for a press conference on February 9th – there is a possibility that more than one announcement could be coming next week.

Via Pocket-lint

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Hasselblad H4D-40 released prematurely

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2010

Hasselblad had to release the H4D-40 earlier because “certain websites leaked the details” (the official release was scheduled for February 9/10).  I would like to think that they did not have PhotoRumors in mind, since I did not really have anything to “leak” – I just reported on what I saw on the Internets (with the help of some friends).

Full press release after the break:

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Ricoh CX3, Olympus PEN E-PL1 officialized today

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2010

The new Ricoh CX3 with 720p video capabilities is not really a surprise (already reported here). Full press release after the break.

The Ricoh CX3 can be pre-ordered from Amazon for $399.00.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 also got officially announced few hours ago.


Amazon is taking pre-orders for the Olympus PEN E-PL1 and the two new lenses: Olympus ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 micro Four Thirds Lens, Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 micro Four Thirds Lens. B&H is also ready to take your money.

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Rebel T2i and some PowerShots from Canon

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2010

Canon Rebel T2i specs:

  • New LCD (Even Higher Resolution)
  • Selectable FPS (Video)
  • New build quality and shape for a Rebel
  • No articulating screen
  • New battery LP-E8
  • New battery grip

and some new PowerShot cameras:

  • Canon PowerShot SD1200 “A” (SD1200 replacement) with 12mp sensor, 3x zoom and 2.5″ LCD
  • Canon PowerShot SD780 “A” (SD780 replacement) with 12mp sensor, 4x zoom and 2.7″ LCD
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Hasselblad H4D-40 specs

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2010

First the set of specs from Calumet:

Digital Features:

Sensor size: 40.0 Mpixels (7304×5478 pixels)

Sensor dimensions: 33.1×44.2 mm

Image size: RAW 3FR capture 50 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 120 MB

File format: Lossless compressed Hasselblad RAW 3FR

Shooting mode: Single shot

Color definition: 16 bit

ISO speed range: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600

Storage options: CF card type U-DMA (e.g. SanDisk extreme IV) or tethered to Mac or PC

Color management: Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

Storage capacity: 4 GB CF card holds 75 images on average

Capture rate: 1.1 seconds per capture. 33 captures per minute

Color display: Yes, 3 inch TFT type, 24 bit color, 230 400 pixels

Histogram feedback: Yes

IR filter: Mounted on CCD sensor

Acoustic feedback: Yes

Software: Phocus for Mac and Windows

Platform support: Macintosh: OSX. Windows: XP (32 and 64 bit), Vista (32 and 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit).

Host connection type: FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)

View camera compatibility: Yes, Mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync. Electronic shutters can be controlled from Phocus.

Operating temperature: 0 – 45 °C / 32 – 113 °F

Dimensions: Complete camera w. HC80 mm lens: 153 x 131 x 213 mm [W x H x D]

Weight: 2290 g (Complete camera w. HC80 mm lens, Li-Ion battery and CF card)

Camera Features:

Camera type: Large sensor medium format DSLR

Lenses: Hasselblad HC/HCD lens line with integral central lens shutter.

Shutter speed range: 256 seconds to 1/800 second

Flash sync speed: Flash can be used at all shutter speeds.

Viewfinder options:

•HVD 90x: 90° eye-level viewfinder w. diopter adjustment (-5 to +3.5D). Image magnification 3.1 times. Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system flashes from Metz™.

•HV 90x: 90° eye-level viewfinder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnification 2.7 times. Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system flashes from Metz™.

•HVM: Waist-level viewfinder. Image magnification 3.2 times.

Focusing: Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. Ultra focus digital feedback. Instant manual focus override. Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100.

Flash control: Automatic TTL centre weighted system. Uses built-in flash or flashes compatible with SCA3002 (Metz™). Output can be adjusted from -3 to +3EV. For manual flashes a built-in metering system is available.

Exposure metering: Metering options: Spot, Centre Weighted and CentreSpot. Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21

Power supply: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 1850 mAh).

Film compatibility: No

Focus-Numerique also published some Hasselblad H4D-40 specs (Google translation):

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Olympus PEN E-PL1, new lenses leaked

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2010

Update: here is Engadget’s gallery with all available colors.

My guess is that Engadget leaked the info – the post is now removed. Anyway – the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the real deal:

Two new lenses were also leaked: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 (35mm equivalent 18–36mm) and M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 (35mm equivalent 28–300mm)

Full PEN E-PL1 and lenses press release and price info after the break:

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Fuji and Olympus announcements

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2010

Today is the day for Fuji and Olympus to release their point and shoot assault. Too much to cover everything here (most of those cameras were already discussed in previous posts in the past few weeks) so make sure you check those site for all the glory details:

Fuji:

Olympus:

Amazon will be the first to start taking pre-orders (Fuji link | Olympus link).

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Olympus SP-800 price: $349.99

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2010

Source: link is now dead (store.uniquephoto.com)

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