Photo Rumors

Is an open source modular camera next (Frankencamera)?

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

More info on this project:

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Sigma DP1s?

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

The German magazine Computerbild.de (English translation) reports the wild rumor that Sigma will release a new and improved version (Sigma DP1s) of their Sigma DP1 camera. Sigma recently released the DP2 version and I find it unusual that they will go back to DP1s. Maybe Sigma is trying to respond to the expected Leica X1 announcement and remind us that there is a cheaper alternative?

Via dpreview

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Sony is getting more aggressive (Sony mirrorless camera and roadmap for 2010)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

AmateurPhotographer (again) reports that “Sony is very much interested in the Micro Four Thirds system”. Sony mentioned that they may add their own version of a mirrorless camera and that “if we do it, we will do it much better”. Ouch!

Other Sony rumors (Sony 2010 roadmap):

CES, Las Vegas, January 7-10 2010: Sony A950 to be announced (32 MP sensor, no video, high ISO).
600mm lens to be announced between January and April.
NAB, Las Vegas, April 10-15: Sony A1000 (DSLR video camera hybrid, similar to RED).
A cheap Sony A150 without built-in AF motor is expected.
Fotokina, September 8-10: Sony A820 (32 MP sensor, smaller body, SD card, video mode, built-in flash, simplified viewfinder).

Ouch again… For the full details on the Sony 2010 roadmap go to dyxum.

Another Sony related link: “Live view and video are entry-level features”

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony 2010 roadmap, Sony lenses, Sony mirrorless camera| 7 Comments

There will not be a Samsung GX 30

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

AmateurPhotographer reported that the previously rumored Samsung GX30 will not be released (at least for now) because Samsung is concentrating on the NX series:

Picture source: flickr

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Sigma telephoto zoom lens 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS now official

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2009

Another rumor materialized today: Sigma announced the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS telephoto zoom lens.

Amazon is taking pre-orders for the different versions.

Official press release after the break:

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IFA show starts tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2009

IFA show (consumer electronics and home appliances) starts tomorrow in Berlin (September 4th – 6th, 2009). There was a rumor that Samsung may announce their NX camera system on that show (another rumor was that the Samsung NX will be postponed till next year). Amateurphotographer is also talking about late 2009 release.

Btw, make sure you don’t miss the Leica X1 and Leica M9 coverage @ LeicaRumors.

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Rumor: Ricoh is working on a compact camera based on Pentax’s K mount

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Ricoh is working on a compact camera based on Pentax’s K mount. It’s not clear if they would use the exact K mount or the M 4/3 approach by keeping the mount diameter in-tact and reducing the distance so that older K mount lenses still can be used via an adapter and a new series of new “micro K mount” lenses will be introduced. Product launch is estimated at the end of this year or early next year.

Posted in Pentax, Ricoh| 6 Comments