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		<title>Sony NEX-7 has arrived!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UPS man popped by with another box of fun yesterday. I thought it was the Q zoom lens, but it was merely a NEX-7! This camera will be getting the rolling review treatment as well. I got the body-only kit and I expect the Zeiss 24 mm lens later this week or next week. C&#8217;mon Santa Claus! Sony NEX-7 + CV Nokton 35mm f/1.4 + Rainbow Adapter + Gordy Strap Requisite Cat Picture I will be posting a complete review after I finish up with the Amazing Pentax Q. Hopefully the remaining care package from Pentax will arrive soon as well. Here are a couple from today playing around with some of the picture modes: In camera Rich Tone monochrome In camera HDR Mid]]></description>
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		<title>LEICA CAMERA OFFERS FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.176 FOR THE LEICA M9 AND M9-P</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Allendale, NJ (December 6, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera, Inc. announces the latest firmware update, 1.176, for the Leica M9 and M9-P, the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system cameras.  Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica Camera website. Firmware update 1.176 eliminates a rare fault occurring during the formatting of SanDisk cards, ensuring compatibility with the Leica M9 and M9-P in accordance with the cameras’ respective standards. All card types available from SanDisk have been fully tested by Leica’s expert technical team and firmware version 1.176 guarantees their proper function, resulting in the previous constrictions on the cards being revoked. Leica Camera is dedicated to providing products that exhibit mastery in optics and mechanics, high-quality design and outstanding craftsmanship, resulting in an uncompromised customer experience. The company thanks all affected customers for their patience and support in searching for the cause of the compatibility issues as well as SanDisk for their intensive technical assistance. For installation instructions and to download firmware update 1.176, please visit: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m9_m9-p/index.html. About the Leica M9 and M9-P: As the world’s first digital rangefinder camera with a 24 x 36 sensor, the Leica M9 carries the proud heritage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lytro, Inc. Unveils the World’s First Consumer Light Field Camera</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/10/19/lytro-inc-unveils-light-field-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Groundbreaking new camera instantly captures interactive, living pictures to share with friends and family online]]></description>
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		<title>Canon U.S.A. Introduces The New Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera, Re-Designed From The Inside Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Featuring a Completely New 61-Point Autofocus, Fast Shooting up to 12 fps, 18-Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, Full HD Video Recording and Much More]]></description>
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		<title>Sony α77 Specs Leaked</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Photorumors has gotten ahold of the specs for the upcoming Sony α77 cropped sensor pro camera. The camera is expected to be announced on August 24, 2011. While the specs hold great promise, many pros I have corresponded with are on the fence about this camera due to Sony&#8217;s use of an Electronic View Finder (EVF) instead of a traditional optical one. Though not listed below, the OLED EVF is supposed to sport around 3 million pixels which would make it the highest resolution EVF on the market to date. Full specs and analysis after the jump. Sony a77 specs:   24.3 MP Exmor CMOS sensor ISO 100-16000, with an ISO 50 option Video recording at 1920 x 1080 60p/24p New Bionz image processor 19 points AF sensor with 11 cross sensors Continuous AF during video recording Built-in image stabilization 12 fps with continuous AF 1/8000 shutter speed New smart teleconverter function with 1.4x and 2.0x option OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage 921k tiltable LCD 11 picture modes and 15 picture effects Built-in flash GPS support 2D/3D sweep panorama function Face recognition Battery life: over 500 shots Weather sealed magnesium alloy body Weight: less than 700 g New option vertical grip Analysis Sony&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sony α77 Leaks Starting to Appear</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/08/12/sony-%ce%b177-leaks-starting-to-appear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony&#8217;s highly anticipated SLT-A77 DSLR is expected to be announced on August 24th. Rumor sites have been all in a tizzy speculating on specifications, leaked images and so forth. A YouTube video has even virally surfaced. I&#8217;m going out on a limb here and say that all of the stuff we have seen or read in the last two weeks are actually from Sony, who is taking advantage of the situation to generate interest.   The SLT-A77 looks to be a fascinating camera.   Rumored Specs: (via SonyAlphaRumors) 24.3 MP Exmor HD CMOS sensor 19 points AF sensor with 11 cross sensors Micro AF tuning ISO 100-16000, with expandable ISO 50 option 1920 x 1080 60p/24p AVCHD 2.0 P/A/S/M manual controls while recording video 1200 zone metering Completely new developed Bionz processor 12 fps 1/8000 shutter speed TrueBlack 921k 3-way tilt LCD 3 million dot OLED viewfinder Smart teleconverter function with 1.4x and 2.0x option Built-in flash Built-in GPS Battery life with over over 500 shots (in LCD mode. More in EVF only mode!) Magnesium alloy body Dust and Moisture proof Multi Frame NR SD card (no CF!) Here is the YouTube video I mentioned.   Analysis The Sony SLT-A77&#8242;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces the E-PL3, VF-3 Viewfinder and FL-LM1 Flash</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/07/27/olympus-announces-the-e-pl3-vf-3-viewfinder-and-fl-lm1-flash/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good things come in threes.]]></description>
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		<title>Leica Reveals the M9-P and 21mm Super Elmar f3.4 Lens</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2011/06/21/leica-reveals-the-m9-p-and-21mm-super-elmar-f3-4-lens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today Leica unveiled the M9-P, a version of the M9 &#8220;for professional photographers&#8221; and the 21mm Super Elmar f3.4 wide angle lens. I have a feeling the combination would make a formidable, yet compact landscape camera. Full press releases after the jump. I will post images of the new gear as soon as Leica sends them to me. THE NEW LEICA M9-P: THE ESSENCE OF DISCRETION Designed particularly for professional photographers, new ultra-discreet version of the Leica M9 added to Leica rangefinder portfolio Solms, Germany (June 21, 2011) &#8211; Leica Camera AG is proud to present a new version of the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system camera: the Leica M9-P. This new model will sit alongside the Leica M9 in the company’s rangefinder portfolio. Providing an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further reinforces the classic nature of the M9, the M9-P specifically meets the needs of professional photographers. The new model is now available in a classic silver chrome or subtle black paint finish. Featuring the compact size, full-frame, 18 megapixel 24 x 36mm sensor (35mm format), sophisticated image processing and robust construction of the highly successful Leica M9, the M9-P also incorporates features designed for professional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the H4D-40 Stainless Steel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A special limited production run of 100 unique cameras. Produced in a limited production of 100, the H4D-40 Stainless Steel provides the perfect entry point into the Hasselblad world – and in a sleek, new design. The H4D-40 was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding high-end commercial photographers and has rapidly gained a huge following among discerning photographers around the world. Photographers who have but one thing in common – a desire to take their photography to the next level, to set themselves apart from the crowd. As easy to use as any 35mm camera, but featuring a 40 Megapixel Medium Format sensor, our easy to use new Phocus 2.5 software*, and the new True Focus AF, the H4D-40 Stainless Steel will let you take your photography to an entirely new level. And in style. Naturally, stainless steel or otherwise, all H4D-40 cameras give you full access to the entire Hasselblad system of software, lenses, and features. As a Hasselblad photographer, your images already stand apart. Now your camera can as well. www.hasselblad.com/stainless EDITOR&#8217;S NOTE: Phocus 2.6 is available for download.]]></description>
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		<title>First Red EPIC-M Camera Stolen &#8211; Reward Offered</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red started shipping its EPIC-M cameras a little under 2 weeks ago and the first camera ever shipped (#00006) was stolen from the owners chalet in France. Red founder, Jim Jannard, has offered a rewared of $100,000 USD for the safe return of the camera and the owners intellectual property it contained. Now that&#8217;s what I call customer support! Here is a picture of the actual camera that was stolen: Here is the statement from Jim Jannard posted on REDUSER.NET: The unthinkable has just happened. Mark&#8217;s chalet was broken into while they were sleeping and EPIC 0006 was stolen along with cash. Mark is at the Police Station right now in Meribel, France. The family is safe and no one was hurt. This is a tight community. We need your help. Keep your eyes and ears open for any news, tips or details about an EPIC floating around. An EPIC is a hard thing to circulate since there is only one in the world. Please contact anyone at RED if you hear of anything. Of course Mark is heartbroken. So are we. Jim While it is not usually our position to offer rewards for our customers stolen property, this one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sigma Announces SD-1 DSLR</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new SIGMA SD1 Digital SLR Camera, incorporating a 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor. The SIGMA SD1 is Sigma’s flagship digital SLR model, adopting a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy for its body and O-ring sealing connections to make a weather-resistant design throughout for use in harsh conditions. The SIGMA SD1 incorporates a 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II ”image processing engines. The combination of the 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) sensor and dual TRUE II processing engines ensure the high resolution images are processed quickly with high definition and a smooth and subtle graduation of color. The SD1 is SIGMA’s latest digital SLR camera which meets high requirements of professional and enthusiast photographers for all types of photography.         46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 Full-color image sensor The 46 megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor featured in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete color. Using three silicon-embedded layers of photo detectors, stacked vertically to take advantage of silicon’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OLYMPUS DEVELOPING NEW FLAGSHIP COMPACT CAMERA</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/09/20/olympus-developing-new-flagship-compact-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 20, 2010 – Since 1936, photographers have appreciated Olympus’s critically acclaimed Zuiko® lenses for their innovative design, high quality and superior reliability.&#160; Today, Olympus is pleased to announce that it is developing a new flagship compact camera that will be its first digital compact camera with a built-in Zuiko® lens. Olympus expects to introduce the camera in the first quarter of 2011. Like the Olympus PEN® E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras, the new camera will include an accessory port so photographers will be able to expand its versatility by attaching optional accessories like the SEMA-1 external microphone adapter set. A prototype of the camera will be displayed this week at Photokina 2010, the world’s largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries held September 21-26 in Cologne, Germany.&#160; It will also be on display from October 28-30 at the 2010 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City]]></description>
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		<title>Fujifilm announces the FinePix X100</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/09/19/fujifilm-announces-the-finepix-x100/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Austin, TX camera dealer, Precision Camera &#38; Video is accepting pre-orders for the Fujifilm FinePix X100. UPDATE: Engadget and other sites are reporting that the expected price/availability of this camera is ~$1000USD/March 2011. UPDATE: The Fuji dedicated site is up. ﻿http://www.finepix-x100.com My jaw dropped when I saw this. The only way to improve it is to make it an interchangeable lens system. I will have to get on the list to review one of these pups as it will make an excellent backup to my Nikon. PHOTOKINA 2010, COLOGNE, GERMANY, September 21, 2010 — FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the new FinePix X100, a high-grade digital compact camera featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor, a Fujinon 23mm fixed focal length lens and a newly developed Hybrid Viewfinder, due for commercial release in early 2011. The FinePix X100 is aimed at the professional photographer or keen enthusiast looking for exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera. It is designed to appeal to the millions of DSLR users who need a slim back-up camera for high quality in-fill shots when the use of a bigger SLR system is either inconvenient or impractical. Or, of course, it can be used as a professional’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Releases E-5 DSLR</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/09/14/olympus-releases-e-5-dslr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 14, 2010 – Today Olympus announces the E-5, a new digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera that builds on the company’s tradition of innovation to meet the rigorous demands of professional photographers and experienced amateurs. In recent years, Olympus has changed the DSLR marketplace by pioneering groundbreaking features, including the first 100 percent digital-specific lenses, the award-winning Supersonic Wave Filter Dust Reduction System, the first Full -Time Live View system and a completely splashproof and dustproof magnesium alloy DSLR body. Olympus continues this legacy by pairing these technologies with several new breakthrough features developed for the E-5 camera, providing further proof that Olympus lets you capture it all. * Superior Image Quality: The E-5 camera achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera by pairing a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor with a TruePic V+ image processing engine that boasts new “Fine Detail Processing” technology for greater detail in the photograph. Optimized to maximize the performance of the Zuiko® Digital Lenses, Fine Detail Processing takes digital photography to the next level. * 270 Degree Swivel LCD: A 3.0-inch dual axis swivel HyperCrystal® LCD with 920,000 dots makes it easy to frame High Definition (HD) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carl Zeiss to Offer Camera Accessories</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/09/07/carl-zeiss-to-offer-camera-accessories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 07.09.2010.  - Carl Zeiss now offers photographers special accessories to support their work with ZEISS lenses. The new UV and POL filters from Carl Zeiss are optically and mechanically tailored to the high-quality ZEISS SLR lenses and protected against light reflections with the ZEISS T* multi-coating. Because good optics can be somewhat heavy at times, Carl Zeiss now offers a special camera strap with air cell padding for SLR cameras. “It is important for us to not only deliver ideal image results, but to also make photography something to remember. This does not stop at lenses. We have also taken the demands and needs of photographers into consideration during development of our accessory products. They are the ideal addition to our ZEISS SLR lenses,&#8221; explains Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager of the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss AG. The new UV and POL filters meet the highest demands on mechanical quality and can be quickly and easily changed. High-quality optical glass is tailored to the performance of ZEISS lenses, while the T* multi-coating minimizes light reflections on the glass-air surfaces and improves transmission. In addition to the filter function, the front lens element of the lens provides protection against [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces Special Edition EP-2 in Black</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/08/31/olympus-announces-special-edition-ep-2-in-black/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hamburg, 31 August 2010 – The remarkable PEN camera range is already a firm favourite with design enthusiasts and now Olympus has a special treat in store. Two exclusive kits for the flagship E-P2 feature a mouth-watering selection of matching accessories, all in elegant black. In addition to the sleek black version of the E-P2 camera, both kits offer a black edition of the super-slender M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake lens. Available in black exclusively with these kits, this exquisite lens looks destined for must-have status. Both kits also include one of two additional, high-grade accessories. ﻿The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition features the sharp lines and flexibility of the detachable V-F2 electronic viewfinder while the E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition offers the slim retro chic of the compact FL-14 external flash, also available in black only in this limited edition kit.   Both accessories are a stunning sight in black. For style aficionados, the icing on the cake is a historical lens cap featuring the famous F logo from the classic 1963 Olympus Pen F, one of the most stylish cameras ever made. The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition will be available for €1,079 and the E-P2 Special Black [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mamyia, Phase One and Profoto Introduce V-Grip Air</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/08/23/mamyia-phase-one-and-profoto-introduce-v-grip-air/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  ELMSFORD, NY, COPENHAGEN, TOKYO, and STOCKHOLM, August 23, 2010 &#8211; Mamiya and Phase One, leaders in open platform medium format digital camera systems and solutions, and Profoto, the light shaping company, today announced the Mamiya/Phase One V-Grip Air. This is the first product resulting from these companies&#8217; collaboration. The Mamiya/Phase One V-Grip Air is not only the first vertical grip with a built-in wireless flash trigger; it is also the first and only wireless flash sync solution for a medium format camera system that is capable of delivering sync speeds as fast as 1/1600s. The new V-Grip also offers owners of Phase One and Mamiya 645DF cameras more shooting styles, and delivers longer camera battery life through power integration and easy firmware upgrades.     &#8220;Profoto&#8217;s innovative flash system technology is legendary in our time,&#8221; said Henrik Håkonsson, President and CEO, Phase One. &#8220;Profoto&#8217;s commitment to system diversity complements Phase One&#8217;s open platform approach to ensure photographers have options to choose the best systems to support their unique requirements.&#8221; &#8220;Profoto is recognized globally as producing the most innovative flash equipment in the industry&#8221; says president of Mamiya Digital Imaging, Toshio Midorikawa. &#8220;By combining resources with Profoto, Mamiya and Team [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica EVIL Camera for Photokina?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/05/05/leica-evil-camera-for-photokina/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 13:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LeicaRumors has received a tip that Leica is planning to introduce an EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera at Photokina 2010. “We will see a full frame Leica EVIL on Photokina 2010. It will look like the Leicaflex 18X24 prototype. Of course without mirror or the film lever and so on. It will be a VERY small system camera, but there will be a big battery grip you can use, if you want. The AF is very special, moving chip, the phase AF is ON the main sensor. Only in black, 21 mp, 2fps, native ISO from 50 to 6400. Full magnesium. Price: body only 3200 EUR. Will start with 3(!) pancakes, 2 primes, 2 zooms.”   Image Source [Speculcations] This bodes for a very radical change in lens design. Moving the AF into the body is not new (Contax did that with their N-system), but Leica&#8217;s strength has always been lens design. Dedicated lenses for this platform would be much simpler in design and construction as they will lack a focusing mechanism. Manual focus will have to be controlled from the body since having a lens barrel focusing mechanism would throw off the AF. The rumored quantity of lenses will make a very strong showing for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leica M9: Old School Digital</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year, on September 9, 2009 (09/09/09), Leica Camera surprised everyone by unveiling their second generation digital M rangefinder camera, the Leica M9. The photographic world was pleasantly surprised that Leica, who had vehemently denied the development of a new digital rangefinder, managed to pull this rabbit out of the hat. Background Leica&#8217;s first attempt at a digital M rangefinder, the Leica M8, met with some success but was not without it&#8217;s issues. The sensor&#8217;s lack of an AA filter, while increasing overall image sharpness, required the use of IR cut filters mounted on the lenses. To not do so often meant that images of black synthetics would take on a magenta cast that could not be corrected in post-production. The Leica faithful raised such a ruckus that Leica obliged them and shipped two IR cut filters for free to anyone who purchased a Leica M8. Still, the filter requirement raised the hackles of many a photographer. Next was the crop factor of 1.33x that Leica engineers said was necessary in order to maintain compatibility with the majority of M lenses made since 1954. Many wide-angle shooters were displeased by this. Others were put off by the initial 2GB storage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Introduces the E-PL1 and Two Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 3, 2010 – The new Olympus PEN® E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders. This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera’s simple design and easy interface enable consumers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible. It will make you wonder how Olympus managed to put all of these powerful features inside such a compact camera for only $599.99. The E-PL1 equals an affordable and powerfully simple all-in-one package that travels with you to capture life in the high quality that your memories deserve. “Many of today’s consumers want a camera with the professional still image quality of a DSLR and HD video in a compact body that’s as easy to use as a point-and-shoot,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Thanks in part to an image sensor that’s approximately eight times larger in size than what’s inside [...]]]></description>
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