And two more details in addition to the previous specs:

• external GPS receptor
• external EVF with 201K resolution

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Some additional Samsung NX100 specs:

• (WxHxD) 120.5 × 71 × 34.5 mm
• Weight: 282gr
• No built-in flash
• Fixed 3″ 920k AMOLED screen

Update:

• The new GN15 flash and EVF would cost around $100 or less.
• The price of the NX100 + 20-50mm would be between $549-599.

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• 12.3 MP sensor
• 150K shutter life
• Dual memory card slot: CF+SD
• Max shutter speed: 1/8000
• 3″ swivel LCD display with 920,000 dots resolution
• Live view
• Stereo mic input
• 5 fps (not 6 like initially reported)

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The two new lenses are:

• DA 35 f/2.4: budget, all-plastic lens; target price below $200
• DA 18-125 f/3,5-5,6

The K-x and K-r models will probably coexist for a while. K-7 production has already been stopped. Some more details on  the new DSLRs in addition to the specs from yesterday:

• Pentax K-r: K-x body; AF active sensor visible in the viewfinder; Sony Exmor HD 14 MP sensor (NOT 12 MP as previously reported); 720p video.
• Pentax K-5: K-7 body; slightly better AF (incorporating some tweaks developed for 645D); Sony Exmor HD 16 MP sensor; 1080 video (unclear whether “i” or “p”).

In terms of the “completely new” product, the expectations are for a new Pentax EVIL camera that could be shown at Photokina , probably under glass, just like the 645D few years back. The second possibility (very low chance) is a new full frame Pentax DSLR.

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• 16 Megapixel Sensor
• Maximum expanded ISO of 25600
• 7 frames per second
• To be officially announced on September 20th
• To be released in October, 2010
• $1600 suggested retail price
• Serious-amateur/professional use

Pentax K-r:

• 12 Mexapixel Sensor
• 6 frames per second
• Up to 120 color combinations: 10 body colors, and 12 grip colors
• To be officially announced in September
• To be released in October, 2010
• $875 suggested retail price
• Into-level DSLR

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After the largest CMOS and the 120MP sensors, Canon continues with their display of future technologies at the Canon Expo 2010. You can see detailed coverage from the show at Luminous-Landscape,  Thephoblographer and PhilipBloom.

The star of the show was definitely the Canon 4k camera that is able to shoot 4k (4096×2160 resolution) video @ 60 frames per second with a 8MP 2/3-inch CMOS sensor. Yes, RED should be afraid.

Links to detailed coverage after the break:

Canon 4k concept camera:

• Engadget
• Gizmodo

Canon Wonder Camera (mentioned before here):

• Engadget

Other interesting products shown at the Canon Expo 2010:

• 50MP omnidirectional camera
• 120MP sensor
• The huge 300mm sensor from Canon
• Multi-Band 50MP camera

Hands on with the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS, 8-15mm f/4 L fisheye zoom and 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM II, 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM II lenses.

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Hasselblad H4D

PhotographyBlog reports on an invitation from Hasselblad for a  September 22, 2010 press event where they will:

“Announce exciting news for the entire photographic community including new lenses, software, digital back and camera.”

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Is this the rumored m4/3 EVIL camera from Fuji?

Picture taken from DChome forum – the Google translation is not very clear, if someone has a better one, please post in the comments. There is also a list of specs in the thread (after the break):

Brand Fujitsu Model Fuji Micro-S10EXR
Optical zoom lens can replace the LCD screen size 3.5 and above (inches)
Fuji Micro-S10EXR maximum resolution

Basic parameters
Nickname MS10 Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type SLR (4 / 3 system)
12 million effective pixels
The maximum number of 12 million pixels
The highest-resolution 4000 × 3000
Sensor Type CCD
Fuji super CCD EXR sensor description
Focus mode AF (regional, multi, center), continuous AF, manual (including a key AF mode)

Flash
Camera Flash Built-in (pop-up)
Flash mode Red-Eye Off: Auto, Red-eye reduction, forced flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync

Red-Eye opening: Auto, Red-eye reduction, forced flash, slow sync, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Sync

Shutter
Shutter type electronic shutter with mechanical shutter

Exposure Control
Exposure mode program AE, aperture priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation ± 2.0 EV in each grade 1/3EV adjustable
Exposure Metering TTL256 District Metering
Scene Modes Mode dial: Auto, EXR, FSB, SP, C1, C2, P, A, S, M, Movie
SP: Natural Light, Natural light flash, enhanced low-light shooting, and strengthen the main focus, party, text, flowers, macro, portrait, beautiful skin, night, sunset, snow, beach, sports, landscape, fireworks, night scene (tripod)
Sensitivity range of automatic,
ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600, ISO3200, ISO6400, ISO12800
White Balance Automatic, Manual, Preset
Preset White Balance Automatic scene, sunny, cloudy, fluorescent light (daylight, warm white, cool white), incandescent lamp, diving, custom

Shooting performance
Self-timer function support, 10 seconds / 2 seconds
SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization view Tripod Price
Face Recognition Face
Support anti-red-eye red-eye reduction flash mode
Video capture 640 × 480, 30FPS
320 × 240, 30FPS
Video output support for video output (NTSC / PAL)
Menu language Simplified Chinese / English and other languages

Framing and display
LCD Type TFT LCD display
Screen, screen rotation function
Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder

Storage Format
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC memory cards offer card view
Built-in / random memory card capacity 45.0MB See offer digital companion
JPEG photo format
Video format AVI (Motion JPEG)
WAVE audio input

Other features
Other characteristics of a new generation of high-resolution EXR processor and excellent optical performance, allowing you to enjoy the high level of imaging performance.
Supplied Accessories CD-ROM
Lithium Battery
USB cable A / V cable
Battery Charger
Strap, lens cap, lens cap fixed hasp
User’s manual
With software drivers, image editing software
Connection type high-speed USB 2.0, A / V output
Compatible operating systems Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X
Power lithium battery charger quote View
Color Black
Print support PictBridge printing protocol
Standard screw tripod screw (1 / 4 inch, ISO 1222)

Environmental parameters
Operating temperature 0-40 ℃
Humidity 10-80%
Storage temperature -20-60 ℃
Storage humidity <90%

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• Magnesium weather proof  body
• Dual memory card slots (not sure if CF+SD or 2xSD)
• 12MP sensor
• 11 AF points
• 6fps
• Image stabilization
• Anti-dust feature
• Some kind of a rotating/tilting LCD display
• HD video @ 720P with 30fps
• Built-in wireless flash
• 100% viewfinder coverage

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After the 120 MP APS-H-size CMOS sensor, Canon announced today that they developed the largest CMOS sensor sized at 202 x 205 mm or 7.95 x 8.07 in.

Canon also announces XF Line of Pro camcorders, featuring 3D and infrared.

Canon Succeeds in Developing World’s Largest CMOS Image Sensor, With Ultra-High Sensitivity

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 31, 2010 – Canon Inc. announced today that it has successfully developed the world’s largest*1 CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. The sensor is capable of capturing images in one one-hundredth the amount of light required by a professional-model digital SLR camera due to its expanded size enabling greater light-gathering capabilities. Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity CMOS sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior.

At 202 x 205 mm, the newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and is approximately 40 times the size of Canon’s largest commercial CMOS sensor.*2

In the past, enlarging the size of the sensor resulted in an increase in the amount of time required between the receiving and transmission of data signals, which posed a challenge to achieving high-speed readout. Canon, however, solved this problem through an innovative circuit design, making the realization of a massive video-compatible CMOS sensor possible. Additionally, by ensuring the cleanest of cleanroom environments during the production process, the sensor minimizes image imperfections and dust.

The increased size of the new CMOS sensor allows more light to be gathered thus enabling shooting in low-light environments. The sensor makes possible the image capture in one one-hundredth the amount of light required by a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor, facilitating the shooting of 60 frame-per-second video with a mere 0.3 lux of illumination.

Through the further development of distinctive CMOS image sensors, Canon will break new ground in the world of new image expression, in the area of still images as well as video.

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2009†, with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed as number six in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2010 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of “100 Best Global Brands.” Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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*1 As of August 27, 2010. Based on a Canon study.

*2 The approximately 21.1 megapixel 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor employed in the company’s EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR cameras

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Everything seems to be back to normal. First some catching up on today’s events: Olympus announced the black E-P2 kit and two lenses that leaked yesterday. For detailed coverage, go to:

• Press release and pictures @ Thephoblographer
• Price and availability @ ZDNet
• Sample images from M.Zuiko 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 MSC and M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4-5.6 MSC
• New Olympus lens roadmap

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Coming up next: Nikon files patents for a 80-400mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and a back illuminated sensor.

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The picture says it all: tomorrow, August 31st, Olympus will announce a new E-P2 kit with black 17mm f/2.8 lens and black external flash.

Two lenses are also expected: new M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 and M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6.

Olympus will then continue on September 14th with a new E-5:

• 12 MP
• new TruePic 5 engine
• 720p HD video at 30p
• 11 points AF
• 920k dot 3 inches LCD
• art filters
• mic jack

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Pentax is expected to announce new K-5 and K-r models and potentially a new EVIL camera for Photokina this year.

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Here are another four patents applications for the following Olympus m4/3 lenses (also filed in Japan):

• M.Zuiko 17mm F2.8 (already available)

• M.Zuiko 20mm F2.8

• M.Zuiko 14mm F2.8

• M.Zuiko 12mm F3.5

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Update: the video was removed from Vimeo.

Speculations of what the different lenses are can be seen here and here (see also the ongoing discussion on dpreview).

One of the lenses in the video looks like the previously rumored 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6. Looking at the picture from the end of the video, the Samsung NX100 appears to be bigger than the NX10. New accessories, like an external flash and electronic viewfinder, are also shown. The NX100 is expected to have the same sensor as the NX10 (14.6MP APS-C CMOS), even though some reports indicated a new 16MP sensor. As previously reported, the Samsung NX5 will not be available in the US.

Expect the official announcement on September 14th, 2010.

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