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:
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.
Canon Rebel T2i specs:
and some new PowerShot cameras:
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):
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:
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).
The little twin of the Sp800 will be called Olympus SP600:
Full specs (in French) and few more product pictures after the break:
This is taken from Hasselblad’s website:
“At Hasselblad, we’ve been taking image quality to new and unexplored heights for over fifty years now. And now, we are proud to announce the launch of the new Hasselblad H4D-40, bringing ultimate image quality to an entirely new generation of photographers. The H4D-40 will help your photography to grow in ways you never dreamed possible.
As easy to use as any 35mm camera and featuring a 40 Megapixel Medium Format sensor, our easy to use new Phocus 2.0 software, and the new True Focus AF, the H4D-40 provides the perfect entry point into the Hasselblad world. The H4D-40 gives you full access to the entire Hasselblad system of software, lenses, and features and has been designed to meet the needs of the most demanding high-end commercial photographers – and yours.
We are launching the H4D-40 at special “hands-on” events in over 50 cities throughout the world starting February 10, 2010. To find a launch event near you click on the link to the right.
February 10th will also see the launch of an exciting new area on the Hasselblad website, the Hasselblad Owners’ Club. More info about this exciting addition to the Hasselblad world can also be found by clicking on the links to the right.
We look forward to seeing you on February 10th!”
More info on the upcoming Hasselblad events can be found here.
