Interview with Sony’s Toru Katsumoto

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2010

This is what Toru Katsumoto (Senior General Manager in Sony) had to say about the future Sony’s camera development in an interview with Quesabesde:

“We are also developing new models in the Alpha range. This year we will introduce some new models of SLR.”

He specifically confirmed that there is a room for new Alpha 200 and 300 series (Sony a290 already leaked). Mr. Katsumoto also said that HD video recording for DSLR is currently in development but he doesn’t have a set release date. Sony will continue to manufacture cameras with both APS-C and full frame sensors and the plan is to integrate 3D in their future camera product line (they added digital cameras to their 3D end-to-end solution few months ago).

In another interview Mr. Katsumoto confirmed that a firmware update will be released soon that will allow AF with an Alpha adapter on a NEX camera. He again expressed Sony’s commitment to a 3D future.

The new Sony NEX cameras are available for pre-orders in various lens/colors combinations @ Adorama & Amazon.

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Camera Concepts (part 1)

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2010

Today’s Nikon D4x concept post caused some interesting comments/ideas on [NR]. I  went online and collected few more photography/cameras related concepts and would like to hear what you think:

“Snap and Look” concept consist of a digital camera and a bigger photo viewer docking station that allows image editing (source, designer: Johanna Schoemaker):

“Every Stalker’s Dream” introduces the concept of a ring camera (source, designer: David Münscher):

“Snap It, Frame It” combines a p&s camera and a digital frame in one (source, designer: Jin Woo Han):\

Continue reading after the break:

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Pentax 645D updates

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2010

Update: Pentax 645D will be available in Australia (source).

Pentax 645D is already listed in the camera selection drop down on the Pentax UK website – there is a rumor that the 645D could be coming to Europe this Summer:

Check also the new Pentax 645D website (Japan) with some sample shots.

Here is a video overview of the 645D:

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Pentax price drop in Canada

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2010

Price reduction for the Pentax K-x kits and several Optio models is expected in Canada on Monday, May 17th (source). This is probably just a regular exchange rate adjustment.

FYI: Nikon recently also reduced their prices in Canada.

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New APS-C 14.2MP sensor from Samsung

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

The details on the new sensor were published on the official Samsung website and later removed:

Note that this sensor was listed in the DSLR section.

Specs:

  • APS-C 14.2MP resolution
  • Pixel size: 5.1µ
  • A/D Converter on-chip, 8 output digital parallel channels
  • 10fps
  • 1080 video support
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CMOS square sensor

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

The mythical square sensor is back – an unknown camera manufacturer is preparing a square CMOS sensor (they also got a detailed list of the advantages of such sensor design):

Square sensors already exist – check mega-vision.com.

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Samsung WB5500 leaks, almost official

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

At that time the Samsung WB5500 super-zoom is still considered a leak since most of the big sites have not announced it yet:

Specs:

  • 26x wide-angle optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (26-676 35mm equiv.)
  • 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 14.5 MP
  • Sensitivity up to ISO 6400
  • HD videos with a 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • Integrated HDMI port
  • Price: 429 Euros

Via dcviews

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Sony a290 shows up in Vietnam

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2010

I just got back from the space shuttle launch in Cape Canaveral and have to catch up on the latest rumors. If you lived under a rock today, I will be happy to present you the new Sony a290 that showed up in Vietnam (rumored few days ago):

Specs:

  • APS-C 14 MP CCD sensor
  • BIONZ image processor
  • Maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200
  • 2.7 inch LCD screen
  • Sensitivity optimized DRO range
  • Speed 2.5 fps continuous shooting
  • Interface with visual images
  • Uses a MemoryStick Pro Duo memory card or SD / SDHC.
  • Same price as the Sony a230

More pictures after the break:

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Sony NEX 7 in September?

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

The rumors of a high end Sony EVIL NEX 7 camera are not new. There are some more details on the potential high end Sony NEX 7 camera that should be released this September (Photokina). Some of the expected improvement:

  • Full manual control
  • 1080p@60
  • 1080p@24
  • 720p@120fps and 60p
  • Revised sensor design
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Sony NEX US pricing: between $549 and $699

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

Sony NEX pricing for the US is out. Many color/kit lens combinations are available @ Adorama (just search for Nex 3 or Nex 5). All prices are in the $549 to $699 range, for example:

Other product availability: Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G2 are also available for pre-order. The new Sigma 8-16mm g/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is now in stock.

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