First Olympus m4/3 to be released on June 15

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2009

Here is the original report and the English translation.

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Here are some more links on the same topic:

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Pentax K-7 again

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2009

This is photoshop job, but I think the Pentax K-7 picture is real:

k7

k7-front

k-7-back

Source: Pentaxforums

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Panasonic GH1 release delayed

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

gh1k_topAccording to Amateurphotographer the new Panasonic GH1 will not be available in the UK this month as originally planned. Now the expected delivery is early/mid June. I expect those delays to be world wide. I wonder what’s the reason for this late introduction.

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Pentax K-7: all-in-one spy shots

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

Pentax K-7 2

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More Pentax K-7 specs

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

This an addition to the previously posted Pentax K-7 specs (some specs are repeated):

  • 15 MP new APS-C CMOS sensor
  • ISO 50-6400
  • 5 fps (till 10 fps in 6 MP mode)
  • 100 % viewfinder, 1.1 x
  • Liveview and HD Video 1920*1080
  • 77 AF points in LV
  • 11-point TTL double-cross sensor
  • 77 zones light metering
  • 1/8000 shutter with 1/250 sync
  • 3 inch display
  • weather resistant body
  • HDMI port, microphone port

In addition the German site Tekade is taking pre-orders for the “Pentax KxxxD” – price: aprox. 1500 EUR (around US$ 2000), available end of June – beginning of July:

pentax-k-7-preorder

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Panasonic LX3 replacement – not until early 2010

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

This is the official response from Panasonic (US) Customer Service on a customer inquiry:

“… this model has been carried over into our 2009 Digital Still Camera line up, and will be available through out the remainder of 2009 and early into 2010”

Source: dpreview

This information kind of matches previous reports that Panasonic may skip the LX4 model and go directly for Lumix LX5 in the same time frame. It remains to be seen whether Panasonic will switch this product line to 4/3 in the future.

panasonic-lx5

just 3D rendering, not actual product

Yes, I am quoting many other sources for rumors on this blog – you have to learn how to follow, before you start to lead – just like NikonRumors 🙂

Give it some time for this blog to get established and you will be seeing some good stuff here.

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Sony press conference scheduled for 19 May

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

Sony Taiwan has scheduled a press conference for 19 May. Expected are three new Sony DLSRs (A230, A330, A380) and maybe two new lenses.

Good move for Sony, since Pentax announcement is on May 21st…

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Pentax K-7: full front view

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2009

Here is another one:

pentax-k-7-full-front

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Pentax K-7: more interesting stuff

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2009

This info comes from dslrmagazine (for English translation, click here). The bottom line:

  • Pentax K-7 will be the top of the line DLSR
  • it will be an APS-C camera
  • it will be able to use medium format lenses (developed for the upcoming Pentax 645) with an adapter
  • it will have a optical glass pentaprism (Hoya), upper LCD and dial to choose professional modes, with central lock
  • no built-in flash
  • it might incorporate the possibility of showing simultaneously (on the optical viewfinder) information about other functions, such as live histogram or even… Live-View and video with the mirror lockup (wow!).
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Pentax K30D

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2009

Pentx K-7 is not released yet and rumors about the K30D started to float around. According to Pentax sales rep the K30D will be available in January-February 2010.

Another rumor based on the Czech photo magazine PHOTO Life says that the Pentax K30D will come at the same time as the K-7 (May 21st).

Source: dpreview & dpreview

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