The very first thing I noticed about Pentax’s new entry-level DSLR was its color schemes. I’ve seen hundreds of black SLRs and a handful of silver ones, but white or red SLRs? Madness. It’s just part of the K-r’s entry-level appeal, to make the camera seem as fashionable as a high-end compact while offering all the benefits of a real SLR.
And let the fanboy war begin!
Lensbaby just announced its Composer lens and Tilt Transformer adapter for Micro Four Thirds and Sony Alpha NEX digital cameras.
We rather liked the Sigma DP2Sso when Sigma announced the SD1, we were even more intrigued. With 46MP, this thing looks like a monster that came from the deep. Sigma also announced some new lenses. Press release is after the jump.
Today, Panasonic announced the new GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera along with the world’s first 3D interchangeable lens and others. Hit the jump for press releases and specs.
Today, Leica announced the latest update to their point-and-shoot line of cameras with the D-LUX 5 and V-LUX 2. The former replaces the highly praised D-LUX 4 camera that we loved here on the blog.
Leica announced today that their S-system is getting its own Facebook page. I was able to get some hands-on time with the S2 and actually was really impressed with it. In addition to offering fans the opportunity to register for S-System demos, the page specifically highlights news, tips and features of the S-System, a completely new digital camera concept that meets supreme professional photography requirements.
This makes me wonder if we should be expecting a special edition of the S2 during Photokina.
The other day, we showed off a sample from the Bokeh Master’s kit. Udi J Tirosh, the creator, has announced that he is trying to raise funds for Kids with Cameras. So how do you help? Well, Udi has created a couple of special editions of the kit for 70-200mm lenses that are being auctioned off on eBay. Udi states that all profits will go towards helping the organization.
Sure the Pentax K-5 was rumored to be quite a trooper, but do you think that there might be a Korejanairobot Limited Edition as well?
The Fujifilm X100 is the rave of the photo world right now. It appears as if Fujifilm might have gotten it right the first time with loads of photographers.