Ricoh’s mirrorless, interchangeable lenses camera – coming up on November 10th?

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2009
image credit: Ricoh

image credit: Ricoh

This rumor is brought to you by Fotosidan (Google translation) – the translation as aways is sketchy, but it seems that Ricoh has sent out event invitations for this Tuesday, November 10th:

“… a unique new compact camera in the premium class. Ricoh is a long time in development the forefront of compact cameras with very high quality. This new camera is no exception, it has both functions and properties that make it unique in the market. “

The rumor is that two lenses will be launched with Ricoh’s mirrorless, interchangeable lenses camera. Here are the details:

  • APS-C sensor
  • Interchangeable optics with proprietary bayonet mount
  • Mirror Loose house with live-view
  • Not so much larger than the GR-D cameras
  • The same operation / control that the GR-D
  • Electronic viewfinder accessory shoe for optional

Check the previous Ricoh related rumors here.

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Sony rumors

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2009

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The first one is not a rumor but rather an update: Sony A550 DSLR officially went on sale yesterday (it was initially delayed).

A dpreview member did some investigation of the Sony RAW files EXIF data which contains codes for the different camera models. The sequencing of the numbers suggests that Sony may be working on six new camera models:

2 = DSC-R1
256 = DSLR-A100
257 = DSLR-A900
258 = DSLR-A700
259 = DSLR-A200
260 = DSLR-A350
261 = DSLR-A300
???
263 = DSLR-A380
264 = DSLR-A330
265 = DSLR-A230
???
???
???
269 = DSLR-A850
???
???
[??? = DSLR-A500 Files not examined]
273 = DSLR-A550

There are already rumors online for a new Sony camera being released on November 18, 2009. The camera is expected to be a competition of the Panasonic GH1 and should have the new Exmor R sensor and full HD video recording. Sony mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while – see this post and this report.

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Olympus E-P2: last words

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2009

A lot of negative feedback on the Olympus E-P2 release for what I could see on the Internets. Here are the latest updates:

  • Zuiko Digital Interchangeable Lens Roadmap:

2010: 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 and 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6
2011: super telephoto zoom, macro, fisheye and a Wide lenses are expected.

  • Two Olympus E-P2 videos:

  • Full Olympus E-P2 press release after the break:

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Olympus E-P2!

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2009

Update: BJP got the specs out:

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  • 12 Megapixels
  • 3fps
  • stereo sound
  • AF tracking
  • 1.44 million dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field of view
  • 8 Art Filters (two more than the E-P1 ….. Diorama Filter and Cross Process)
  • i-Enhance function (color boost)
  • Price around 950 Euro
  • Availability in January

And the lenses (as mentioned earlier): Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 and Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6:

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Olympus E-P2 teaser

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2009

Translation: “only one more day” – this ad is currently running on a Swiss photo-related site.

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Olympus E-P2 to be announced tonight, after midnight?

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2009

Update:

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This tweet is from BJP:

olympus-e-p2-announcement

Let me translate it for you: I think they wanted to say that the article about the new Olympus E-P2 will be published online at 1 am EST/6 am GMT tomorrow, November 5th, 2009.

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JVC to buy Pentax, Hoya denies it

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2009

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The rumor is that JVC-Kenwood Holdings is in talks to buy Pentax (source – Google translation). Hoya (the parent company of Pentax) quickly denied that report (source). It is not a secret that Hoya has been trying to do something with Pentax, based on previous history of comments from C-level executives (see here and here). HOYA CEO said “It’s unnecessary to keep Pentax camera division in the HOYA Corporation” (source).

Via Xitek

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October 31st (Olympus)

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2009

olympus-logoThe big Olympus news on October 31st was about a new ambassadors for Olympus in Holland – I just learned that today. The announcement of the E-P2 is still expected in the next few days – latest by next week. There is also a possibility for a new tele zoom (40-150) and a macro lens.

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Olympus E-P2 scpecs (in Japanese)

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2009

Update: a reader did a quick translation – differences between the EP-1 and EP-2:

  • Optional Electrical Viewfinder w/ 1,440,000 dots.
  • HyperCrystal LCD 460,000 dots
  • Continuous Drive 3.5 to 4 fps
  • Flash Sync 1/180 sec or below 1/250 sec.
  • Upgraded iAUTO and Additional Art Filters.

Translation please? Anyone?

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Olympus E-p2 event in Hong Kong

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2009

This is the translated version of a press invitation in Hong Kong:

10/11 Olympus release new pen

“” Olympus Hong Kong China Limited will be held 11 Yue 10 Ri (Xingqi Er) at the Hong Kong Eaton Hotel Pearl Hall MICRO 4 / 3 OLYMPUS PEN single lens DC conference.

OLYMPUS PEN Single-lens DC broken through the traditional design concepts, in order to replace the reflective panels, electronic equipment, and five prism, so compact and like DC, but it has DSLR image quality. Body response and focus even more the performance of faster and more accurately, and completely out of the old film camera’s frame, combined with 100% digital, digital camera development has brought a new revolution!

By then, more professional models model OLYMPUS PEN single lens DC, and are available for Friends from the media take photographs.

You are invited to send reporters / photographers come to attend. Details of the events are as follows:

Dated this 11 Yue 10 Ri (Xingqi Er)
Time: 2:30 pm to 5 pm Location: 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Eaton Hotel 2nd Floor, Pearl Hall

for press only

The announcement should happened any day now. The tip I received few months ago was for October 31st announcement, the latest info I have is for announcement this Friday, November 6th.

Source

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