The above screenshot was taken form Pentax Canada. The official release will be on May 20 (US & Canada) and May 21 in Japan (not sure about Europe yet). There is a whole web site dedicated to the new Pentax K. It is also not clear if the model name will be K or K-7, since all banner just say “The New K”, but maybe they refer to the whole K series and not to the specific model K. Check out the chronology of Pentax K events.
http://www.pentaximaging.com/
http://www.pentax.se/
As reported earlier, Sony was preparing some new goodies. Now, they have pictures to prove it – can you spot the new models in this line-up (hint: 3 new DSLR)?
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Via Photoclubalpha
Getolympus @ twitter (official Olympus account):
“Some good things are worth waiting for, like the Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera….”
Olympus is gaining momentum for its next Micro Four Third camera that should be released in the next few months.
This is according to Gap Intelligence, a market research firm (twitter link). I already reported the A330 leak and the two new Sony lenses.
Only 1000 pieces will be produced from this limited edition Pentax K20D. The price: $1199. The regular Pentax K20D sells for $749.
Update: here is a review of this lens.
Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye lens is designed for APS-C image sensor. It creates images with an expanded perpective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering 180 degree angle of view, this fisheye lens ca be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen with the human eye, such as exaggerated perpective and disortion. The minimum shooting distance and large depth of field gives new meaning to close-up shots.
Sprecification:
Brand: Samyang
Model: 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC
Lens type: Fish-eye
Focal lenght: 8 mm
Angle of View: 180 degrees
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0,3 m
Number of diaphragm blades: 6
Autofocus: none
Optical Construction: 10 Elements in 7 Groups
Fitler thread: none
Available mounting: Canon, Nikon, KM/Sony, Pentax/Samsung
Dimensions: 75 x 74,8 mm
Extra feature: 1 aspherical lens, build-in lens hood
This lens will be available in may 2009.
Price: EUR 256.22 (around US$ 338)
Update: now also Amazon is taking pre-orders.
Panasonic GH1 Lumix with 14-140mm lens now available for pre-order (J&R)
Here is a video made with this camera:
Panasonic Lumix GH1. First footage from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
and another one:
