Few days ago SanDisk announced the latest Extreme Pro series CF cards and now they are available for pre-order from Adorama with free shipping:
Chase Jarvis was responsible for the ad campaign:
Full press release after the break:
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Olympus has scheduled an event/press conference for October 31, 2009 (Saturday?). The new product may have something to do with black leather.
What is it going to be? Olympus EP-2? I am sure we will know soon. Stay tuned.
You know all the specs already.
All Pentax K-x available pre-order options and some videos:
Here is a hands-on preview. Full press release after the jump:
Pentax K-X will be available in October in black, white, blue and yes RED colors. Check back again tomorrow for pre-order options.
The Pentax K-X full specs and pics were very briefly displayed on a web site (I will not mention which one for now):
KEY FEATURES
• High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.
• Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).
• Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.
• Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.
• Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.
• Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.
• True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.
• Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.
• Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.
• Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).
• Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography.
Full Specs after the jump:
Two pictures are currently circulating the net of what appears to be an unidentified red Pentax. You can currently see both pictures on the Pentax forum.
From Amateurphotographer:
Stephen Sanderson, product coordinator at Pentax UK said ‘We are looking into it and investigating different options. We will find out in due course whether we will do it [Micro Four Thirds] or not.’
Sony has also shown interest in a mirrorless camera.
This lens just got announced in Europe (September 16th European time):
“The lens is designed to work both with cameras equipped with a matrix of full frame and APS-C matrix. Its optical structure is based on 14 elements in 12 groups optical. It was equipped with two type-ED lens and two hybrid aspherical elements and high-quality anti-reflection coating. Through such a lens solutions provide the highest quality imaging. The field of view for 35mm cameras with the matrix is 114 degrees, while the APS-C matrix is 92.5 degrees (in the case of cameras from Canon 89 degrees). Minimum focusing distance is 0.28 meters. Will be provided with bayonet systems from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony. Release date in Poland is in November 2009, more information soon on www.samyang.pl Below is a diagram of construction of optical lens.”
I have no confirmation yet, but the press conference may be related to the Twilight Football event that promotes Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor. Not sure if new products will be announced on that event. At that point the Exmor R CMOS sensor technology is impplemented only in Handycams and the Cybershot WX1. Stay tuned for more.
