Latest SLR Camera News From Around The Internet
- - I've got two new photo galleries for you today:
- - Panasonic today announced two new Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras,
both of which serve as replacements to the Lumix DMC-G1. The entry-level model
is the DMC-G10, while the fancier model is known as the DMC-G2. Both bring
notable improvements to the G1 (which was the first Micro Four Thirds camera),
including a new image processor, enhancements in image sharpening, easier access
to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 720p video recording, and -- in the case of the
DMC-G2 -- a touchscreen LCD display.
Both cameras will be bundled with a new, lighter 14 - 42 mm kit lens.
- - I've posted my review of the Pentax K-x digital SLR. Does the entry-level
K-x have what it takes to keep up with some tough competition? Find out in our
review!
- - Canon has tipped us off to a new firmware update for the EOS-5D Mark II, mostly related to HD movie recording. This latest update, version 2.0.3, will add 24p video acquisition and also lowers the frame rate in 30p mode to 29.97 fps. You also get manual audio control, a higher sampling frequency, a live histogram, plus the ability to record movies in shutter and aperture priority modes. The firmware update will be available later this month.
- - Three cameras shown at PMA that I am yet to mention are from Sigma. The first
is the SD15, which is a digital SLR that uses the unique Foveon X3 sensor,
which has three layers, one for each color (red, green, and blue). This sensor
design promises better color and resolution than traditional sensors. Here
are the details on the SD15:
- - The other two Sigma cameras are updates to their DP1 and DP2 fixed-lens compacts. The
changes to both of these cameras involve improving the AF performance and image
processing (including noise reduction), with just about everything else remaining
unchanged. Here's the scoop on this pair:
- - You've probably read about these already, but here they are anyway: two new
Pentax cameras, starting with the rugged, everything-proof Optio W90. And no,
I'm not going to post that product shot in this article! Here are the
details about Pentax's 11th generation waterproof camera:
- - The other new Pentax model is the Optio X90 super zoom, which packs a 26X
optical zoom lens. Here are its specs:
- - Samsung quietly introduced five more lenses for their upcoming NX interchangeable
lens system at PMA -- and I should have my hands on the NX10 in a few weeks, by the way. Here
is the current lens roadmap for the system:
- F2.0, 30 mm pancake (available soon)
- F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm IS (available soon)
- F4.0-5.6, 50 - 200 mm IS (available soon)
- F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm (cheaper version of above, coming first half 2010)
- F3.5-5.6, 20 - 50 mm (second half 2010)
- F2.8, 20 mm pancake (second half 2010)
- F3.5-6.3, 18 - 200 mm IS (date TBD)
- F2.8, 60 mm macro (date TBD)
