Camera News updates - September

Pentax launches K-x DSLR

An entry level digital SLR has been announced by Pentax. It features a 12.4 MP CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus, live view and HD video. Available in October.

Pentax link

Firmware updates for
Panasonic G1 and GH1

Updates to the firmware for G1 and GH1 Panasonic cameras have been posted.

Firmware v1.2 for Lumix DMC-GH1

Firmware v1.4 for Lumix DMC-G1

Firmware update for
Panasonic 45-200mm lens

Updates for the Panasonic 45-200mm Lumix G Vario micro four thirds lens has been posted. Version 1.1 improves autofocus and image stabilisation.

Panasonic update

Adobe Lightroom 2.5 and
Camera Raw 5.5 released

Final versions of the updates are now available. Raw support includes the following cameras: Nikon D300S, Nikon D3000, Panasonic DMC-GF1, Olympus E-P1

Lightroom v2.5 (Windows)
Lightroom v2.5 (Mac)

Camera Raw v5.5 (Windows)
Camera Raw v5.5 (Mac)

Firmware updates for Olympus E-P1

Olympus has released a firmware update for the E-P1, digital Pen, Micro Four Thirds camera. There are also updates for the Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm and 17mm pancake lenses.
Updates can be downloaded via the Olympus Master/Studio software.

New Canon lens from Carl Zeiss

CZ has launched an 18mm F3.5 for Canon mount cameras.

Preview at Dpreview.com

September 9, 2009

Leica reveals M9 and X1

The new M9, a full-frame M-mount rangefinder (24 x 36mm) with an 18 megapixel sensor has been finally unveiled by Leica. At last, the CCD sensor developed by Kodak means that Leica M-mount lenses maintain their original field of view.

Leica M9 link

The new X1 (pictured) is a compact camera with a large 12MP CMOS sensor with ISO range of 100 to 3200

Leica X1 link

Leica factory tour from Dpreview

Dpreview, the superb camera website, went on a Leica factory tour.

See their report

Camera News - updates

August 2009


Adobe DNG release v5.5 'release candidate'

Adobe has announced release candidates of v5.5 DNG and ACR raw converter.
It is available for immediate download from Adobe Labs. The update is tested but the version is not yet finalised.

There is support for more cameras: Olympus E-P1 digital Pen; Nikon D300s; Nikon D3000; Panasonic DMC-FZ35

UKpix.com

Canon launches PowerShot G11

Canon has unveiled the G11 high-end compact camera to replace the G10. The 14.7mp sensor has been changed to a high-sensitivity 10MP CCD sensor. The lens remains at 28-140mm equivalent, but the new camera gains a tilt and swivel LCD and reduces in size by 2.8 inches.

There is also a dual anti-noise system and the Digic 4 processor.

UKpix.com

Leica S System specs

Leica has revealed the specifications of its medium-format digital camera. The S2 will have Kodak CCD sensor at a massive 37.5 megapixels.

A basic camera with one lens is expected to cost a whopping $30,000 and be available in October.

UKpix.com

Olympus Pen E-P1 review
Attach lots of lenses, including Leica, Voigtlander and Olympus OM1
Olympus Pen E-P1 review

Nikon world first: camera with projector
The world's first first projector camera has been announced by Nikon. The Nikon S1000pj projects images up to 40in at a maximum of about 2 meters (about 6ft). There is a 5x zoom lens (28-140mm, 35mm equivalent) and a 12.1mp sensor.
UKpix.com

Firmware update Canon EOS 50D
Canon has released new firmware for the 50D DSLR. Available for download from Canon.
Firmware download

July 2009

Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Olympus has launched a new rugged camera in its tough series. Called the Stylus Tough 6010, it is waterproof up to three metres. It has a 12MP sensor and 3.6x zoom from 28mm.
UKpix.com

Nikon F & Pentax K adapter
for Micro Four Thirds
Cosina has launched an adapter to connect F and K mount lenses to the Micro Four Thirds body. This will allow Voigtlander and Car Zeiss lenses with the Nikon F or Pentax K mounts to connect to cameras such as the new Olympus digital Pen or the Panasonic DMC GH1. The adapters are Voigtlander branded
Cosina

M-mount prime reviews
The British Journal of Photography has lens tests on two M-mount prime lens, the Voigtlander 15mm and the Zeiss ZM 85mm
click here

Panasonic DMC-GH1 Review
Panasonic DMC-GH1 in-depth review available at dpreview.com

Olympus E650 Review
Olympus E650 in depth review available at dpreview.com