Pentax K-7 mystery button

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2009

What is this button for?

k-7_mistery_button

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12 megapixel camera in a phone?

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2009

lg-12mpYes, a 12 megapixel LG camera phone will be coming later on this year. What’s next – 24 megapixel?

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Three new Sony DSLR (a230, a330, a380): specs and prices

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2009

For more info on the three new Sony DSLRs click here. Release date: May 19 (press conferences are already scheduled). Sony UK web site now has only the a350 and a900 models (link).

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Sony α230: 549.99 euros (google translation)

  • APS-C CCD with 10.2 million pixels
  • BIONZ image processor
  • Anti-dust system
  • 2.7 “LCD (230,000 pixels)
  • 9-point autofocus with Crosshair
  • Dynamic Range Optimization for the brightness setting and adjustment of motifs with backlight
  • SteadyShot, compatible with all a lenses
  • Integrated automatic Ausklappblitz
  • Viewfinder with 95% field coverage
  • HDMI port
  • BRAVIA Sync
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 128 mm x 97 mm x 67.5 mm
  • Weight (without battery): 450 g

sony-a330

α330 for 600 euros (body only), with standard 650 euros:

  • APS-C CCD with 10.2 million pixels
  • BIONZ image processor
  • Anti-dust system
  • Tilt 2.7 “LCD (230,000 pixels)
  • Quick AF Live View: quick auto focus and a live preview on the LCD display
  • 9-point autofocus with Crosshair
  • Dynamic Range Optimization for the brightness setting and adjustment of motifs with backlight
  • SteadyShot, compatible with all a lenses
  • Integrated automatic Ausklappblitz
  • Viewfinder with 95% field coverage
  • HDMI port
  • BRAVIA Sync
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 128 mm x 97 mm x 71,4 mm
  • Weight (without battery): 490 g

sony-a380

α380 for 750 euros (housing), with standard 800 euros:

  • APS-C CCD with 14.2 million pixels
  • BIONZ image processor
  • Anti-dust system
  • Tilt 2.7 “LCD (230,000 pixels)
  • Quick AF Live View: quick auto focus and a live preview on the LCD display
  • 9-point autofocus with Crosshair
  • Dynamic Range Optimization for the brightness setting and adjustment of motifs with backlight
  • SteadyShot, compatible with all a lenses
  • Integrated automatic Ausklappblitz
  • Viewfinder with 95% field coverage
  • HDMI port
  • BRAVIA Sync
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 128 mm x 97 mm x 71,4 mm
  • Weight (without battery): 490 g
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    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.

    olympus-four-thirds

    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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