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Exposure control: PD sensor, center weighted averaging system.
Aperture priority AE & manual switchover. Exposure compensation ±EV2 at EV1/3 step intervals
Film speed: Manual setting ISO 25-3200(EV1/3 step accuracy)
Film wind: Manual wind by winding knob
Exposure counter: Mechanical type counter, 120/220 with changeable 6×7/6×6 with changeable
Power supply: Lithium type battery CR2(3V)
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Camera News: digital cameras, film cameras, photo equipment
February 2009
Olympus: Yet another DSLR has been launched by Olympus. The E-620 is a 12.3MP camera with features of the new E-30, but nearly the size of the smaller E-420. It has image stabilisation, plus a 2.7" tilt and swivel LCD. From the E-30 come a selection of Art Filters, a Multiple Exposure mode, a choice of 4 aspect ratios.
Hands-on preview at dpreview.com
Olympus
March 2009
Olympus E-450: An upgrade of the company's tiny DSLR has been launched. The E-450 is basically the same as the previous E-420 but has 3 Art Filters, a new processor and improved LCD. Expected to cost £450 and be available in May.
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS: The camera website dpreview.com has a new review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.
Canon EOS 500D: a new DSLR has been launched. Called the EOS 500D (Rebel T1i), it has a 15.1 mp APS-C CMOS sensor and HD video recording. It will cost £869.99 and be available in May. The US price tag is expected to be $799.99. The huge difference in price is the subject of a debate in Amateur Photographer magazine, with Canon responding to criticism from UK customers.
Leica D-Lux 4: firmware has been upgraded to improve auto white balance and auto focus. Now available from the Leica website. Click here.
Olympus E620: There is now a picture gallery available at dpreview.com
Voigtlander: Bessa III: The Bessa III has been priced at 1,999 euros and is expected next month. See February.
Leica R: Leica has decided to discontinue the
R-Series manual SLR. A new R-system is expected following the development of the company's
S2 digital offering.
Panasonic DMC-GH1: Only five months after launching the micro four thirds G1, Panasonic has revealed an HD version with video recording. It is a 12.1 megapixel camera with 1080/24p or 720/60p HD video with continuous auto focus.
Two new lenses are launched, the
LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. and the
LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
Hands on review of the GH1 available at www.dpreview.com
Canon: AF fix and firmware update for
Canon EOS-1D cameras. Canon link.
April 2009
Canon: Amateur Photographer magazine reports that Canon has issued a warning over some G10 cameras producing 'lines' on photos.
Cosina: A voigtlander M-mount adapter for the Micro Four Thirds system launched
Ricoh: Firmware release for GR Digital II.
Noise Ninja: The brilliant noise-reduction software from PictureCode has been update. Version now
Noise Ninja v2.2.0.
Phase One: A medium format back with 40mp resolution announced by Phase One. It costs an arm and a leg, though, at 14,990 euros or for a complete camera system at 16,990 euros. Start saving! Phaseone.com
Nikon D5000: Nikon has announced the introduction of another entry-level DSLR, the D5000. It will have a 12.3 mp sensor, a 2.7in 'vari-angle' flip-out screen, live view and 'HD' movie mode. Placed between the D60 and D90 cameras, it is expected to be a rival to Canon's 500D. Due out next month (May) and expected to cost £719.99.
Preview samples images are at dpreview.com
Nikon D40 and D40x: firmware updates.
D40 windows
D40 mac
D40x windows
D40x mac
Olympus E-3: firmware update. Download and install using Olympus Master or Studio software.
Pentax K20D: firmware update. Go to the Pentax website.
Voigtlander: the Voigtlander Bessa III might not be launched in the UK, according to a news item in Amateur Photographer magazine. It is expected in Europe next month (May). See this page for links.
Phase One: an updated version of Capture 4, PRO and DB RAW workflow software has been announced. Click here for the website
Olympus E-30: the company has posted a firmware update for the E-30 DSLR. It can be installed via Olympus Master or Studio software.
Archive: 2009
September 2009
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.
The new X1 is a compact camera with a large 12MP CMOS sensor witn 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
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
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.
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.
Leica site
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.
More details at the dpreview site
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.
Olympus site
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
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
June 2009
Adobe updates DNG, Raw and Lightroom
Adobe has updated DNG to allow for corrections to raw. The company has also release Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4. The new raw update now supports the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad cameras.
Go to download site
Olympus launches the Pen E-P1
Return of a legend?
Olympus has launched a revamp of its Pen cameras with the introduction of the digital Pen E-P1. The company says the new digital Pen, a Micro Four Thirds camera, is a compact camera with digital SLR performance.
The Pen E-P1 has interchangeable lenses and is a bit smaller than the E-620 DSLR. It has a 12.3 million pixel sensor and comes in two colours, white and silver. The camera is expected to cost about £700 with a 14-42mm lens.
More details at the Olympus site
'Battery safety' firmware
Panasonic has developed new firmware updates that identify genuine Panasonic batteries and prevents the use of third-party packs. The firmware is available for cameras such as the GH1, G1, ZS3 and TS1.
The company says the firmware ensures the safety of its users against possible injuries because of overcharging, internal heating or short circuit in third-party batteries.
Go to the Panasonic update site
Apple update MacBook Pro laptops
A cheaper, smaller, faster MacBook Pro with a longer-lasting battery. What more do you want? Apple has upgraded the MacBook Pro to included a 13-inch model. Oh, and the iPhone has had a makeover, too. It can now shoot video and had a new 3-Megapixel camera.
The MacBook Pro high performance models now come in three sizes: 13in, 15in and 17in.
Go to the Apple UK site
Camera RAW update for Apple Aperture 2
Apple has launched a RAW compatibility update for Aperture 2, iPhoto 08 and iPhoto 09. Version 2.6 includes five more digital cameras:
Canon EOS 500D
Canon Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Nikon D5000
Olympus E-30
Go to the Apple update site
Adobe to raise UK prices
The British Journal of Photography reports that Adobe is to raise the UK prices of its Creative Suite 4 products, including Photoshop.
BJP: link
New Canon 1-Ds this year?
Rumours abound that Canon is about to announce an updated 1-Ds Mark III, with a higher pixel count and further changes to appeal to medium format users.
There is also talk of an updated 1D (probably 1D Mark IV) with a 24x36mm full frame sensor and even faster shooting.
Reported in a Spanish magazine: translation
Free Panasonic G1 training:
Park Cameras is offering free training on the Panasonic DMC G1.
Go to Park Cameras site: LINK
New Olympus Pen portrait video:
Olympus has released another video in the series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pen half-frame camera. The next update is expected on June 9, 2009.
Go to the video site: LINK
Panasonic has made available new firmware for the LX3 compact digital camera.
1. Improved auto white balance performance.
2. Improved auto white balance performance in sunset mode.
3. Improved recovery operation from unremoved lens cap.
4. Improved operation of MF ASSIST/AF area selection.
5. Improved display of Manual Exposure Assistance.
May 2009
Sigma DP2 Firmware update
Update for users of the Sigma DP2
now available.
Version 1.01 can be
downloaded from the Sigma site
Panasonic: Lumix 14-45mm lens update
Firmware updates are available for the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm lens. This version, 1.1, improves auto focusing in Continuous AF mode. Panasonic
Classic Leica M4 beats the crunch.
A classic Leica M4 'olive' camera has sold for £76,891 (87,600 euros).
It was sold at the Westlicht Photographica auction in Vienna, which raised about £965,530 (more than one million euros) as classic cameras defied the economic downturn.
Report and picture of a fabulous camera on the Amateur Photographer website.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II update.
A firmware update for the Canon 5D Mark II has been announced
The update allows manual exposure using the video mode.
Firmware is available for downloading from June 2 at the Canon website.
Adobe releases Camera Raw 5.4:
A new Photoshop Camera Raw version has been released by Adobe.
Camera Raw 5.4 is a 'Release Candidate', which means the update is tested but not yet finalised.
The latest version adds support for 26 cameras and backs, including the Canon EOS 5ooD, Nikon D5000, Olympus E620 and 18 Hasselblad models.
It can be dowloaded now from Adobe's Labs site.
Cameras and backs supported:Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i)
Epson R-D1x
Hasselblad CF-22, CF-22MS, CF-39, CF-39MS, CFH-22, CFH-39, CFV, 503CWD, H2D-22, H2D-39, H3D-22, H3D-31, H3D-39, H3DII-22, H3DII-31, H3DII-39, H3DII-39MS, H3DII-50
Kodak EasyShare Z980
Nikon D5000
Olympus E-450
Olympus E-620
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Sigma DP2
Pentaxhas launched the K7, a 14.6 million pixel DSLR with live view and HD video. Specifications are on the Pentax site.
Panasonic: the company has announced new Leica M and R adapters for its Lumix G Micro system.
The company says: The M Mount Adaptor and R Mount Adaptor are developed under support of Leica Camera AG, making it possible to attach Leica M lenses (DMW-MA2M) or R lenses (DMW-MA3R) on DMC-G1 and DMC-GH1. Users can enjoy outstanding image rendering offered by the combination of high quality Leica lenses and Lumix G cameras that are full of Panasonic's cutting edge digital technologies.
These adapters also allow users to use the movable MF assist function, which enlarges the selected area when focusing manually.
Olympus: firmware updates announced
for four of its Zuiko lenses:
Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F3.5 Fisheye
ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3
ED 70-300mm F4.0-5.6
ED 90-250mm F2.8
The updates are supposed to improve performance in continuous auto focus shooting mode using the top of the range
E-3 and the E-30 digital SLRs
Panasonic: dpreview.com now has a gallery and movie samples of the GH1. Panasonic has announced that it will cost about $1499.99.
Sigma: the high-end compact DP2 has arrived in the UK. It costs £599.99. Sigma site
Ricoh: firmware update for CX1 compact.