Sony a10?

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2009

Fakery? Probably, but it looks good:

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Source

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Sony mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2009

The rumor is that Sony will release a mirrorless camera on November 18th. Some fakes are already floating around the Web (source):

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And the specs:

  • 14.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
  • Lens mount type lens, the Sony R
  • Interchangeable lenses: 16mm, 35mm, 60mm
  • 1GB internal memory, media, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD / SDHC
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec (JPEG at 25 frames, RAW at 10 frames)
  • 1920 × 1080 30fps AF, the video can
  • In-body image stabilization,
  • Anti-dust sensor-shift,
  • Dot 3 million, 92k dots LCD monitor
  • The expression · AF contrast, 11 points
  • Shutter Speed 30-1/4000
  • Built-in flash, GN10
  • Weight 420g (battery included)
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New 14MP sensor, able to capture 1080p/60fps HD video

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2009

Besides rumors, this blog covers (or will cover) also the future development of photography equipment. I am working on a series of posts that will cover various topics in this area. I created a new category “Future of Photo Equipment”.

aptina-logoToday’s news: we have a new sensor from Aptina: MT9F001 camera image sensor with 14MP (1.4um-pixel) able to capture 1080p/60fps HD.

Full press release after the break:

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Tamron rumor update: not a lens

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2009

Tamron.de has an updated banner:

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Maybe they will redesign their website? They specifically mention Tamron Europe, which indicates that it may not be a new products. It could also be a new rebate/discount program – just like the current rebates in the US (for a full list of US rebates, go to Adorama and search for “Tamron rebate”).

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Ricoh GXR official

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2009
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Some of Ricoh GXR accessories

Update: I forgot to mention the Ricoh GXR accessories: viewfinder, external flash, neck strap, self-retaining lens cap, Ricoh TC-1 135mm tele conversion lens, Ricoh HA-3 Hood & adapter.

image source: Ricoh

image source: Ricoh

It was just a week ago when the word about a new “slide-in” design broke out and only a month ago I reported about the upcoming mirrorless Ricoh. Today it’s all official:

Full press release after the break:

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Tamron is coming up with something new (Tamron lens rumor)

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009

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What will Tamron announce in 16 days : 15 hours : 51 minutes : 48 seconds?

The timer is placed on the main page of tamron.de.

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Ricoh GXR system is here!

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009

Update: the video was removed from youtube. Here are some screenshots:

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  • The smallest interchangeable lenses camera on the market today – smaller than m4/3 from Oly and Panny.
  • You can change the sensor! The lens and the sensor form a package! I told you this one would be something special.
  • Available in December.
  • Two lenses introduced: 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 with 10MP CCD built-in sensor and VGA video. Price: £300.
  • 50mm f/2.5 macro lens with a 12.3MP CMOS sensor and HD video. Price: £600.
  • Ricoh GXR body price: £420.

Stay tuned for more details!

The above video was created by Which (UK) and was released before the official camera announcement. The screenshots are from the video.

ricoh-grx

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Canon Pro2

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009
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Canon Pro1

This is the information I just received:

“Coming soon is another Micro Four Thirds competitor, in the shape of a fixed-lens Canon Pro2 with a relatively large 2.5x crop factor sensor (~13.8×10.4mm). The lens is 5x zoom 10.4-52mm equivalent to 26-130mm f2.8-4 IS L lens. The form factor is similar to the Pro1 – or the G1/GH1 if you like – with a grip, articulated screen and a 800×600 electronic viewfinder. The sensor is a CMOS made by Canon capable of high fps and 1080 video like that of the SX1-IS.”

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New Samsung advanced full frame mirrorless system?

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2009

This banner showed up online over the weekend. My take? This rumor is busted! The banner looks horrible and I don’t think is real:

samsung-gx

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Confirmed: new Ricoh mirrorless camera on November 10th

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2009

Update #3: the release date matches also with the tip I received a month ago.

Update #2: the exact translation is “Scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 (domestic market) Ricoh announces a new digital camera”.

Update: the release could be on November 11th, depending on your time zone. Two different sources so far – this is the real deal folks! I have great expectations for that camera and I have the feeling that it will be better than everything else on the market today.

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This screenshot was taken from business-i.jp – not sure what the exact translation is. Any help from a native speaker?

Via dslr-links

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