Sigma DP2 14MP available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2009

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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Polaroid Two/Pogo Instant digital camera coming soon to stores

By PR admin | Published: May 1, 2009

Polaroid is not done yet – the new Polaroid Two/Pogo instant digital camera will be available in the UK on May 12:

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Via Firebox

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Pentax K-7 again

By PR admin | Published: May 1, 2009

Here  another “dream” image of the upcoming Pentax K-7:

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Don’t forget the ongoing Pentax rebates.

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Sony lenses SAL1870 & SAL55200 discontinued?

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

Sony DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 and Sony DT 55-200 F4-5.6 lenses are added to the archived items on the Sony Singapore website:

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Is a replacement coming out soon?

Via Photogenius

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Fujifilm rejuvenates the instant camera, axes 5000 jobs

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

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This summer Fujifilm will brings back the instant camera with the Instax 210 model and axes 5000 jobs at the same time (source).

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SONY 80-200F1.4 G SSM Lens?

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2009

Rumors on this lens have been floating around all over the place. Here are some picture (click for high res):

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I vote fake on this one.

Via Visualimo

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Pentax K-7 – “Enjoy waiting”

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

Some more Pentax K-7 pictures:

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Via PentaxForum

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Ricoh in financial trouble, but ethical

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

Ricoh’s net profit fell by almost 94% (ouch!). Sales in other category, which includes the digital camera business, fell by 13.9%. At the same the article reminds us that Ricoh was selected as one of the world’s most ethical enterprises which actually explains why they had a bad quarter.

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New Pentax K series countdown

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2009

There is a compilations of small pictures on flickr combining all rumored detailes for the expected Pentax K7:

At the same time there is a countdown to the announcement on Pentax website in Spain:

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Pentax K-7 specs leaked

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2009
Camera Name:Pentax K-7 (It Is “K Hyphen Seven” – *No* “D” Letter and *With* the Hyphen)
Dimensions (by Measurement, Not Factory Specs):96mm (H) x 130.5mm (W) x D1-D3**D1 = 67.5mm, from Flange to Grip Rear

*D2 = 74.5mm, from Grip Front to Grip Rear

*D3 = 76.5mm, from RTF Front to Grip Rear

Remark: Neck Strap Buckles, Eyecup, Hotshoe Cap and Rubber Covers are All Ignored

Amazingly Truly Compact! Especially for an Upper Grade DSLR Body! (RTF is Far Less Protruding Than Previous Models, Too)

Sensor Format:APS-C, Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Mount:Pentax KAF-3 (Crippled K-mount, Support Both Body Driven “Screw-Type” AF and SDM)
Viewfinder Coverage and Magnification:>95% and/or >0.95X ( by my Best Measurement and Estimation – It could be 100% *and* 1.0X ! Actually, I’ve measured that result but just can’t believe it myself !! )
RTF:Yes, Manual Pop-up
Live View:Yes, Activated by One-touch Dedicated “LV” button at the Thumb Position
Movie/Video Recording:Movie/Video with Mono-Audio Recording
Top Monochrome Status LCD:Yes
Rear Colour LCD:3.0″
e-Wheels Control:Front and Rear Wheels
Green Button:Yes, Directly Under the Rear Wheel
Exposure Modes:Green Mode, P, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B, X, User and Movie
Focusing Modes:AF-S, AF-C, MF
Dedicated AF Button:Yes
Dedicated AF Point Selector:Yes: Central, Auto and User Select
Built-in AF Assist Light:Yes, Bright Type (Not Near IR)
Dedicated Metering Mode Selector:Yes: Evaluative, Centre-Weighted Average, Spot
Controls Around Shutter Release:Optical/Digital Preview; Two Separate Buttons for ISO Speed Selection and +/- EV Compensation / Top LCD Panel Backlight/Illumination
Other Direct Controls:With the Four Ways / “OK” Buttons: WB, Flash, Drive and Colour Mode / AF Point Selection Activation
Standard Controls:Play/Delete (at Upper Left), INFO/MENU (at Lower Right)
RAW Button:Yes
“Fn” (Function) Button:No (Not Needed with New Direct Controls Design)
Shake Reduction Switch:No (to be Enabled and Disabled via System Menu)
PC Sync Socket:Yes
IR Remote Control:Yes, Front and Rear Receivers
Accessory:Vertical Battery Grip D-BG4

 

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