Sigma DP2 now shipping

Sigma DP2 14MP FOVEON CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 2.5 Inch TFT LCD now shipping from Amazon.

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Pentax K20D Limited Titanium Edition

Only 1000 pieces will be produced from this limited edition Pentax K20D. The price:  $1199. The regular Pentax K20D sells for $749.

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Technabob via Gizmodo

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Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC fish eye for Nikon

Update: here is a review of this lens.

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Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye lens is designed for APS-C image sensor. It creates images with an expanded perpective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering 180 degree angle of view, this fisheye lens ca be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen with the human eye, such as exaggerated perpective and disortion. The minimum shooting distance and large depth of field gives new meaning to close-up shots.

Sprecification:

Brand: Samyang

Model: 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC

Lens type: Fish-eye

Focal lenght: 8 mm

Angle of View: 180 degrees

Minimum Focusing Distance: 0,3 m

Number of diaphragm blades: 6

Autofocus: none

Optical Construction: 10 Elements in 7 Groups

Fitler thread: none

Available mounting: Canon, Nikon, KM/Sony, Pentax/Samsung

Dimensions: 75 x 74,8 mm

Extra feature: 1 aspherical lens, build-in lens hood

This lens will be available in may 2009.

Price: EUR 256.22 (around US$ 338)

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Panasonic GH1 available for pre-order

Update: now also Amazon is taking pre-orders.

Panasonic GH1 Lumix with 14-140mm lens now available for pre-order (J&R)

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Here is a video made with this camera:

Panasonic Lumix GH1. First footage from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

and another one:

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Sigma extends warranty on all non-EX lenses

RONKONKOMA, NY–(Marketwire – May 4, 2009) – Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has enhanced its warranty on all non-EX lenses purchased through an authorized Sigma dealer in the United States from one to three years. 

All Sigma Corporation lenses are covered by a one-year international warranty. This new extended warranty will now cover all non-EX lenses purchased through an authorized US dealer for another two years beyond the one-year international warranty, for a total of three years. Customers purchasing Sigma’s EX lenses through authorized US dealers will continue to receive an extended, three-year warranty. 

“We select only the most reputable and knowledgeable partners as Sigma authorized dealers, so their customers are already used to getting unmatched support,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma Corporation of America. “This exclusive, extended warranty makes our dealers the only choice for discerning photographers looking to purchase Sigma products.” 

Sigma Corporation has an array of EX and non-EX lenses that have been developed through a combination of experience and advanced technology to provide the best optical performance and smooth handling available. The design and precise engineering of the company’s award-winning lenses, which are compatible with most manufacturers, including Canon, Minolta, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax, are aimed at helping photographers maximize their true creativity while realizing the full potential of their cameras. 

To locate one of Sigma Corporation’s authorized dealers nearest your hometown, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp. For information about Sigma Corporation of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.

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Two new Sony lenses @ Sony UK

It looks like we will see new 18-55 and 50/1.8 Sony lenses (screenshots from Sony UK):

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Sony Alpha 330 leak

Those screenshots are from Sony UK support site:

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Photoclubalpha via Imaginginsider

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Another Pentax K-7 high-res picture?

Click on image for high-res:

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Click her for Pentax K-7 specifications.

Source: Pentaxforums

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Samsung working on full-frame CMOS sensor for Pentax and Samsung DLSRs

This news is 2 weeks old – I have some catching up to do:

“Kyong-Kook Shin, assistant manager for Samsung’s digital camera marketing planning group, suggested that the firm is actively pursuing development of a full-frame CMOS sensor intended for use in a professional camera.”

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Sigma DP2 14MP available for pre-order

Sigma DP2 14mp Foveon CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 2.5 Inch TFT LCD is now available for pre-order – expected delivery 1-3 months:

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