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Fuji X100: Pricing, availability announced for fixed-lens APS-C camera
Fujifilm USA has today ended speculation, by announcing pricing and availability for its upcoming FinePix X100 fixed-lens APS-C digital camera, whose development was first revealed at the Photokina tradeshow last September. The Fujifilm FinePix X100 has a retro design, a twelve megapixel APS-C sized image sensor, a newly developed Fujifilm EXR processor, and a fixed focal length Fujinon 23mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 which provides a field of view roughly equivalent to a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera. ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 12,800 equivalents, and shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 second. Exposure…
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Review: Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D
We have a special lens review today: the Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D, the first 3D interchangeable lens, capable of producing 3D images with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, DMC-GF2 and DMC-GH2 Micro Four-Thirds digital cameras. Click here to read Shawn Barnett’s report on the Panasonic 12.5mm f/12 Lumix G 3D.
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Sony Discloses Basic Specifications of the “E-mount” for Interchangeable Single Lens Cameras without Fee
Sony Corporation announced today it will disclose the basic specifications of its “E-mount” for interchangeable single lens cameras, without fee, to manufacturers of lenses and mount adaptors, starting April 1st, 2011. This opens the way for manufacturers of various lenses and mount adaptors to effectively develop products conforming to “E-mount” specifications. Users of the Sony’s “NEX-3″, “NEX-5″, “NEX-VG10″…
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Pentax WG-1, WG-1 GPS: Two lifeproof peas in a pod
Pentax Imaging Co. has today announced the latest additions to its rugged Optio W-series lineup, with two new cameras that mark the twelfth generation in what it refers to as its “adventure series”. The Pentax Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS are about as close to alike as it’s possible for two cameras to be, differing only in the latter’s inclusion of a GPS receiver for geotagging purposes, which also causes a slight increase in overall body weight. The duo are otherwise almost identical. Both the Optio WG-1 GPS and Optio WG-1 have extremely rugged bodies that take pretty much anything you — or your…
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Pentax K-5 Limited Silver: flagship DSLR gets a new look
Hoya Corp. has today announced a limited-edition version of thePentax K-5, its flagship prosumer single-lens reflex digital camera. The Pentax K-5 Limited Silver follows in the footsteps of last year’s K-7 Limited Silver, by taking the existing K-5 body, and installing a new reinforced glass cover over the LCD, which is said to be shock-resistant and scratchproof, making it rather more durable than the plastic cover plate from the standard K5. It also replaces several of the black body parts with ones in a silver finished, intended…
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Pentax Adds Second Lens For 645D Medium Format
smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW GOLDEN, CO (February 7, 2011)PENTAX Imaging Company announced the addition of a second lens for the 645D Medium Format digital camera. As the second model of the 645D lens series, the smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW is designed as an ultra-wide-angle lens that features PENTAX-original optics optimized for high-quality digital photography to assure exceptional image- performance as well…
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Pentax Releases WG-1 and WG-1 GPS Adventure Cams
Pentax has unveiled its 12th generation digital adventure camera at the CP+ photo show in Yokohama, Japan. The Optio WG-1 boasts improvements to the camera’s durability in extreme conditions and—on some models—built-in GPS.
Aptina Showcases Imaging Innovations At 2011 Mobile World Congress
Aptina will highlight and demonstrate its imaging technologies at their hospitality suite during the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain from Feb. 14 – 17, 2011. Barcelona, Spain & San Jose, Calif., February 7, 2011 — Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, will highlight and demonstrate its imaging technologies at their hospitality suite during the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain from Feb. 14 – 17,…
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Aptina 1.1 and 1.4-Micron BSI CMOS Image Sensors Expand Product Portfolio
New BSI products to be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2011 Barcelona, Spain & San Jose, Calif., February 7, 2011 — Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced that it will be showing its new 1.1 and 1.4-micron backside illumination (BSI) image sensors at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Invited guests will see a live demonstration of an 8-megapixel (MP) 1/4 1.1-micron BSI image sensor,…
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Casio adjusts H20G pricing
Casio America Inc. yesterday announced adjusted pricing for its EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H20Gdigital camera, a model that at its launch last September was said to be the world’s first to include hybrid GPS functionality. The Casio EXILIM EX-H20G is based around a fourteen megapixel image sensor, and a 10x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle. Images and movies are framed and reviewed on the Casio EX-H20G’s 3.0″ LCD display. Data is stored on Secure Digital cards, and the Casio H20G is compatible with both the newer SDHC and SDXC types. The H20G draws power from a proprietary NP-90 lithium ion rechargeable battery….
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