Concept: Sony a352 DSLR Camera

Concept cameras are created by designers and usually there is no connection to the real manufacturer. I still find those models very interesting: this Sony a352 DSLR Camera concept was designed by Ryan David Francis – check his site for more pictures:

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Zeiss, Canon and other to have “some very exciting announcement” at NAB 2010

Vincent Laforet wrote this on his blog unde the title “NAD2010 – possible turning point for HDDSLR”:

“NAB 2010 kicks off tomorrow – and you should expect some pretty fantastic announcements from a wide variety of companies. I know of quite a few – but am sworn to secrecy for at least another 12 hours or so. For those of you who could not make it out to the city of sin for this conference – know that a lot of the buzz here surrounds the HD DSLR and “convergence” worlds. Very exciting times. I can’t wait to share a lot of what I know with you very shortly. Zeiss, RedRock Micro, Lite Panels, Marshall Electronics, Canon and many many more have some very exciting announcement to make tomorrow!”

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Panasonic introduces AG-AF100, 4/3” PRO HI-DEF camcorder

Another rumor materialized today: Panasonic announced video camera with a 4/3 sensor:

Full press release after the break:

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First look at Adobe CS5 on Monday

The global launch of Adobe Creative Suite 5 that will take place on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 8:00 am PDT/11:00 EDT.

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News/Rumors/Links recap

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED IF Aspherical MC with fastenings for all systems.

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF UMC AE version of the Nikon mount – this is a new generation of portrait lens, with a new type of anti-reflective coating and built-in chip transmitting data to the camera focal length, aperture and other parameters. Other parameters remain unchanged.

Samyang MC 85mm f/1.4 IF-mount version of the Olympus 4/3.

  • Sell of mirrorless cameras in the UK jumps 170% in February compared to previous year. True that last February there were not so many models available, but this is still an imp-ressive stats: “More than one in ten interchangeable lens cameras sold in February were of the mirrorless variety”.
  • Chase Jarvis and others launched creativelive.com where you can watch free photography related classes. They also offer other training sessions (programming, etc).
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Panasonic Image Sensor Roadmap: 20MP in 2012

The graph says it all:

Panasonic DSC Roadmap 2010

Industrial Sensors Roadmap after the break:

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Rebates killed the rumors

Many manufacturers have introduced rebates programs. Usually new products are not introduced when there is an ongoing rebate campaign, which also means slow times for the rumor mill. Also, all major players are preparing for Photokina (coming up in September, 2010) and don’t want to show their cards in advance.

Here are the latest rebates:

  • Canon:

Canon 50D: $100 rebate
Canon 50D + 28-135mm: $100 rebate
Canon 50D + 28-135mm and 70-300mm: $250 rebate
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with 17-85mm Lens: $400-$500 conditional rebate
Canon EOS 50D SLR Digital Camera Kit with Canon 18-200mm EF-S IS Lens: $400-$500 conditional rebate

  • Olympus:

Olympus E620: $50 rebate
Olympus E-30: $100 rebate
Olympus E-3: $100 rebate

Image source

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The latest Photoshop CS5 video – amazing!

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Fuji FinePix F300EXR and a new S-Pro series

This rumor is based on a post from the SGShoot forum:

“I have been informed by a Fujifilm rep today that the new FinePix F300EXR will be launched in the third-quarter of this year. New features include:

  • A slimmer, more compact design
  • Possibly a larger SuperCCD EXR sensor (1/1.4-inch) being used
  • Extended 1000% wide dynamic range
  • Full 1080p HD movie and photo recording and playback
  • Motion remover
  • Improved EXR interface
  • Improve Dual IS image stabilization
  • 24mm wide-angle Fujinon lens

Fujifilm Japan will cease production of F200EXR in May 2010. Also, a new S-Pro series professional camera is currently in planning:

  • Not a Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Using a 12-Megapixel APS-C SuperCCD EXR Pro sensor
  • Possibly incorporating either M-mount (Leica) or F-mount (Nikon)
  • Extended 1000% wide dynamic range
  • Full HD photos and video with HDMI connection
  • Built-in Dual IS image stabilization
  • ISO 12,8000″

Via FredMutter

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The full frame AF rangefinder starting to smell

Update: this was a plain lie and a desperate move to attract traffic/publicity – as a result all references to the source were removed. Nothing to see here people, let’s move on.

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