Norway will end up only with one Pentax DSLR (K7)?

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2009

The confusion about the different Pentax product lines continues. Just few days after the official statement from Pentax UK, the Norwegian importer Aronsen states that it will no longer acquire any K20D and offer the K7 instead. The Km is also on the way out, which along with the phasing out of the K200D would mean that in Norway Pentax would only have the K7 in their line-up, unless they launch a new DSLRs this year.

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Pentax K7 is not a replacement for the Pentax K20D

By PR admin | Published: June 3, 2009

There was a report at one point that the new Pentax K7 is a replacement for the Pentax K20D. A Pentax UK spokeswoman confirmed to Amateurphotographer that “The K7 is not replacing the K20D.”

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Olympus Micro Four Third event in Berlin scheduled

By PR admin | Published: June 1, 2009

Olympus has invited photography journalists and editors from all over Europe for a special event in Berlin on 15 and 16 of June. Those dates match the previous reports for the Micro Four Third official launch. Here is the front and back of the invitation (click for high-res):

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Sony Alpha 800 DSLR

By PR admin | Published: May 31, 2009

I received some info on a upcoming Sony a800 DSLR – I cannot confirm it at that point:

  • 16.2MP full frame sensor exmor R (new technology)
  • 100-25600 ISO
  • 8 frame/sec
  • SSI, same a900 OVF, new AF system,
  • GPS and WiFi built-in
  • 3.5 in. LCD display
  • Pop-up flash
  • Flash sync (1/500)
  • Camera level
  • 23 AF sensors
  • Quick Live View
  • Video Full HD
  • Dust/splashes sealed
  • Aluminum-magnesium alloy body
  • Released early September, 2009
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Olympus E-P1 (Micro Four Thirds)

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2009

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Some info on the next Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus: it will be named E-P1. The confusion here is that two years ago Olympus already had a prototype with the name E-P1. We should know more in the next two weeks, prior to the official announcement.

Here is another screenshot from slrclub for Olympus camera model E-P1:

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Did you know…

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2009

… that the new Panasonic GH1 will be available in 3 different colors (for now the pre-orders  are only for black – expected delivery: June, 2009) ?

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And one more on the future of the Apple camera

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2009

Update: iPhone 3.0 may have an autofocus camera.

After the first post about the future of the Apple digital camera, I came across those job postings – I know, they are mainly for the iPhone, but I still think that Apple is paying too much attention to the camera portion of their products lately:

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Of course Apple will not replace your DSLR anytime soon, but your p&s may be in serious trouble. The next generation of iPod Nano is rumored to be equipped with a digital camera.

Via Cnet

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Fuji S6 Pro rumor sparked again

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2009

fuji-s6-proThe rumor for a replacement of the current Fuji S5 Pro has been circulating for a while and recently got rejuvenated with this post on dpreview.

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Tokina to start producing lenses for Sony Alpha mount?

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2009

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Here is the email that triggered this rumor:

Dear Sirs,

All Tokina lenses fit on Nikon and Canon cameras only.
We are now studying and developing Sony alpha mount
and will make a publicity as soon as ready, possibly end
parts of this year.

Best regards
Tokina Sales Division

Source: Dyxum

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Two Sony lenses are still missing…

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2009

Maybe they will be released with the rumored Sony a500 and a550 DSLRs.

At the PMA 2009 show Sony showed 6 different prototype lenses: a unknown super-telephoto lens, DT 50mm F1.8, DT 30mm F2.8 Macro, DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6, DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 and a 28-75mm F2.8. As of today all of them are released except the super-telephoto and the 28-75mm F2.8 zoom lenses. The question is – will there be another DLSR (high end) released with those lenses?

Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET News

Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET News

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Credit: www.mhohner.de

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