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Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens Latest Rumors

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

Many Nikon shooters want a fast wide angle, an AF-S 35mm f1.4 has been rumored for a while.

See all the latest Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens Rumors here.

Nikon D700x Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D700x:

Released October 15th Nikon D700x - differences from the D700: effective pixels: 24.5 million ... Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data .... [S] 6.048 x 4.032 Continuous high-speed mode: 5 fps without batterygripu, 6.5 fps with batterygripem 1 Release mode addition: Self-timer + MUP 2200-pixel RGB sensor L CD monitor: 920 to-dot, 2.9-inch, Enhanced contrast detect AF Enhanced phase detect AF: new 2,200-pixel RGB sensor c ooperates with 3D Tracking, Auto-Area AF-C is dynamic area, flashing auxiliary section plus focusing direction "display in the viewfinder with the" user-control "change of direction Movie - mode: 1920 * 1080 at 24 fps Quicktime MOV, H.264 codec

Our Take:

Hogan says a "reliable source" claims that the D700x may be here before November, but 6.5 f.p.s. with grip? That's faster than the D3x - no way, no how - the D700x will have less processing power than the D3x, not more.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

Update:The same poster posted this further down the thread when someone asked him to produce the document, basically saying he found out it was a 'little joke' after spending 3 hours translating it (via Google Translate):

The answer came to me by mail:

I idiot when I disclose
It's little joke allegedly staff with responsibilities for their beloved colleagues and supervisors with shipper from the center
So it's supposedly fancy, but had to give mad work was concerned about his colleagues were extremely happy and very creative. And from me therefore I did laugh and I to 3 hours to translate.

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon 70-200mm Update:

Released October 15th AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II revised lens for maximum optical performance in the digital FX Nikon, VR II for up to 4 stops, filtrov thread 82 mm, 1530 g, Nano - Crystal Coat, enhance contrast-detect AF-S mode

Our Take:

82mm filter thread unlikely, Nikon standardized their pro lenses on 77mm a while a ago.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon 85mm f1.4 AF-S Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon 85mm f1.4 Update:

Released October 15th AF-S Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4G: top portrait lens with SWM focus and Nano Crystal Coat, enhance contrast-detect AF-S mode

Our Take:

Would be nice... we've heard nothing credible to say this lens is this close though.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon D300s Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Aug 09

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D300s:

Released August 4th Nikon D300s - differences from the D300: Continuous high-speed mode: 7 fps, without batterygripu, 8.5 fps with batterygripem, 14-bit mode included 1 Release mode addition: Self-timer + MUP 2200-pixel RGB sensor LCD monitor: 920 to-dot, 2.9-inch, Enhanced contrast detect AF Enhanced phase detect AF: new 2,200-pixel RGB sensor cooperates with 3D Tracking, Auto-Area AF-C is dynamic area, flashing auxiliary section plus focusing direction "display in the viewfinder with the" user-control "change of direction The new processor speeds up AF and significantly increases the quality Movie mode as compared to the D90 and D5000, Movie - mode: 1920 * 1080 at 24 fps Quicktime MOV, H.264 codec D300 3.1-fold compared with the cache memory D300 795 g Extra High Lightning D-mode AF Fine Tuning enhanced: -30 to 30 for the near focus distance, infinity, the shortest and longest focal length CF + SD slot

Our Take:

8.5 f.p.s. with 14 bit images would be a huge surprise, as would a 3x bigger buffer. The rest is pretty much expected on the 4th.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Aug 09

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D3000:

Released August 4th Nikon D3000: effective pixels: 12.3 million ... Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data .... [S] 4.288 x 2.848 ... pentamirror ... 95% coverage ... 0.78x magnif. .... Compatibility AF-S and AF-I ... 1/4000 s.-30 s. ... 3.5 fps 420-zonal RGB sensor ... Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M) Exposure compensation + -5 EV in 1 / 3. bracketing ISO 200 - 3200, steps 1/3, Lo-1, Hi+1 (?) Exposure bracketing - not known, AF MultiCAM 380 (*new) - 7 focus points, 1 cross type, AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, M + electronical rangefinder AF area mode: single point, dynamic area, auto area Live View focus - contrast - detect AF, face priority Movie - not known! Active D-Lightning: Auto or Off Internal flash sm. number 17/56 at ISO 200 LCD monitor: 2.7-in, 230 to-dot ... FIXED HDMI - N Battery: EN-EL9a 124 x 92 x 62 mm, 480 g.

Our Take:

Haven't heard anything about a new AF system, but the rest is pretty much expected on the 4th, give or take.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - June

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

According to CR, the Canon EOS T1 will be released in June as an entry level camera with no movie mode, effectively replacing the current Canon EOS XSi.

No details were given as to the source of the rumor.

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - Now July 7th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

CR received a tip claiming that the EOS T1/2000D will now be released on July 7th. One of these days their tipsters are going to get the date right, we'll see if that day is it tomorrow.

Nikon D4x DSLR Latest Rumors

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon D4x DSLR, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

At some point, the Nikon D3 series will be replaced, presumably with the D4 series. If Nikon continues its current trend, that means at some point a Nikon D4x will also be released.

See all the latest Nikon D4x DSLR Rumors here.

Nikon D400 Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q2 2010

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D400:

Released 2nd Quarter 2010 Nikon D400 - new features: effective pixels: 13,8 millions, DX sensor completely new design with maximized by increasing the sensitivity of more than 1 EV as "ultra-fast pixel register cache", which allows to double the frame rate or increase dynamic range, including effective aid noise reduction with natural lodging details. 4.550 x 3.034 Continuous high-speed mode: 8 fps, 10 fps with BG, 12 fps with a double-exposure phase detection AF & mirror up 6/sec., 14 fps with BG to double-exposure with the phase detection AF & mirror up 7/sec., ISO 200 - 6400, Lo-1, Hi 1 Movie - mode: 1920 * 1080 at 24 fps Multi-CAM 4500 DX 61-point AF, Auto / User Drive dynamic AF-C, intelligent co-operation with 2200-pixel 3D Color Matrix meter to achieve outstanding success autofocus. Screening of additional information across a large area of the viewfinder. Dual histogram for the double-exposure mode.

Our Take:

This would mean the D300s only has a 6-8 month lifespan - doesn't make sense. Also haven't heard anything about this sensor about Nikon's sensor partner, Sony, which you would expect to if the release was this close.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon D4 Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q2 2010

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D4:

Released 2nd Quarter 2010 Nikon D4 - new features: effective pixels: 15.7 millions, FX sensor completely new design with maximized by increasing the sensitivity of more than 1 EV as "ultra-fast pixel register cache", which allows to double the frame rate or increase dynamic range, including effective aid noise reduction with natural lodging details. [S] 4.852 x 3.234 Continuous high-speed mode: FX & DX mode 11 fps, 16 fps mode FX with a double-exposure with the phase detection AF & mirror up 8/sec., DX mode 18 fps with a double-exposure FX & DX DR enhanced double-exposure mode: 5 fps for dNEF (* new) JPEG, and without the composition, 3 fps for the car, the JPEG DR enhanced double-exposure mode: Auto, manual setting of time for both the ISO and exposure in "M", "A", "S" and "P" mode with a semi-double exposure corrections in the range of + -5 EV in the range of 1 s. and 1 / 8000 p. and ISO 200 - 6400 Format dNEF, ISO 200 - 12800, Lo-1, Hi 2 100% Viewfinder, 0.78x magnification, integrated hled�čkov� magnifying glass for the DX cropping Integrated sensor management Nikon CLS Movie - mode: 1920 * 1080 at 30 fps Multi-CAM 4500: 61-point AF, Auto / User Drive dynamic AF-C, intelligent co-operation with 2200-pixel 3D Color Matrix meter to achieve the elusive success of autofocus, the possibility of combination with contrast-detect AF final for specific uses. The possibility of the electronic image projection or additional information to the entire area of a large viewfinder. Dual histogram for the double-exposure mode. Highlite map.

Our Take:

Too early for the D4, the D3 (with a possible update) should be good for a 3-4 year product cycle - why bring it forward in a down market unless Canon bring out a D3 killer?

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon 35mm f1.4 Update:

Released October 15th AF-S Nikkor 35 mm f/1.4G: peak lens completely revised design, Nano - Crystal Coat, enhance contrast-detect AF-S mode

Our Take:

Would be nice... we've heard nothing credible to say this lens is this close though.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

Nikon D4x DSLR Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q4 2010

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A user on a Czech forum (here via NikonRumors.com) has posted what he claims may be from a 37 page Nikon document outlining Nikons product release roadmap for 2009-2010.

Here is what it says about the Nikon D4X:

Released 4th Quarter 2010 Nikon D4X - new features: 30.2 millions, FX sensor completely new design with maximized by increasing the sensitivity of more than 1 EV as "ultra-fast pixel register cache", which allows to double the frame rate or increase dynamic range, including effective aid noise reduction with natural lodging details. [S] 6.736 x 4.490 Continuous high-speed mode: FX 6 fps, 10 fps with a double-exposure phase detection AF & mirror up 5/sec., DR enhanced double-exposure mode: Auto, manual setting of time for both the ISO and exposure in "M", "A", "S" and "P" mode with a semi-double exposure corrections in the range of + -5 EV in the range of 1 s. and 1 / 8000 p. and ISO 200-6400 Format dNEF, ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1, Hi 1 Movie - mode: 1920 * 1080 at 30 fps

Our Take:

Too early for the D4x, would make the D3x product life cycle less than 2 years. The in-camera HDR (double exposure to increase dynamic range) is straight out of Thom Hogans wish list.

The full translation (translated using Google Translate) of the original post can be found in our forums - see the source link below or click here.

The answer came to me by mail:

New Blog Post: Leaked Nikon Product Roadmap based on Thom Hogans Predictions

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

New Blog Post: Leaked Nikon Product Roadmap based on Thom Hogans Predictions

Nikon D700x Rumor: Thom says before November

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

On his homepage (look in his July 2009 archives if it's no longer there), Thom claims:

But people I trust now tell me that a D700x won't be as late in the year as I suggest (I mentioned November).

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Specs

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR has posted specs pulled from a forum translation:

VR II
Nano coating
New Auto focus priority and manual focus priority
Weight 1540g (+70g than Gen. I)
Length 209mm, slightly shorter than Gen. I
Closest focus distance 1.4m
77mm filter

A lot of stuff gets posted on forums, but weights/lengths rarely do ...

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Due Dec 20th 2008

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status: Busted

A forum posting by "Tony the Insider" claims:

"The expected announcement date for the D700x is Dec. 20. D700x has everything the D700 has, except the shooting rate at full resolution. The sensor is 24+ MP - while Nikon isn't officially admitting this, it is the one used in the Sony alpha-900. The D700 will be officially discontinued then, as by shooting at 12 MP the D700x will match its burst speed so the D700 is redundant. Price is a big question but expect the USD price to be well above that of the D700. "

"Source of the news is 100% reliable, my buddy in Nikon Japan"

Since the date has passed, source may not be "100% reliable".

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - May be called D900

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

From "Tomy the Insider" again:

"Nikon D700x will see the light of day as the D800 or D900, or so my bud says."

"Main reasons against D700x: - seen as D700 upgrade (too quick!) - name relates to entry-level (ie D70) Name is very important to Japanese corporations. All clear in 33 days! "

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - KR Says due within a Month

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

According to an update on KR's site today, he claims that the latest rumors confirm the Nikon D700X is coming in the next month.

He makes no mention as to where the rumors came from.

That claim seems hard to believe, and surely by definition a rumor means it is unconfirmed? (dictionary.com definition of rumor: a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts)

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Being field tested?

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

RegisterYourCamera.com claims: "An extremely reliable source for RYC has confirmed a camera being field tested by Nikon to directly compete against the Canon 5D MKII. This camera will be announced at the PMA show this year."

They are speculating that it could be the D700x or D800, so the source clearly couldn't give any specifics.

To compete against the Canon 5D Mark II, it needs 20+ megapixels, HD Video, and a price tag of no more than $3,000. The D3x sensor in a D700 with video for $3k just doesn't sound plausible so soon after the $8,000 Nikon D3x launch.

So could this be a new sensor? Could this actually be a Nikon D400 with video, coming in at a lower price than the 5D Mark II (but with a crop sensor?).

Given the lack of specifics, especially the fact they didn't know the name printed on the front of the camera, you can't put much weight at all behind this one.

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Thom Hogan Speculates Spring

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

Thom Hogan has offered his opinion/speculation on upcoming Nikon DSLR releases:

Okay, I'll go further: we'll see a low-end DSLR to replace the D40 and eventually D60, and a high-megapixel FX DSLR to compete with the 5DII better in spring, along with three more lenses; later in the year we'll see a D400 to replace the D300.

As of right now this is on Thom's homepage, but it will likely shortly move to his archive (Feb 2009).

Canon DSLR Buying Recommendations

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Our current recommendations for purchasing Canon cameras. Please note, these recommendations are speculative, and are based on a combination of our opinions, the prior release history of cameras from Canon, and in some cases rumors we believe to be credible.

Sony DSLR Buying Recommendations

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Our current recommendations for purchasing Sony cameras. Please note, these recommendations are speculative, and are based on a combination of our opinions, the prior release history of cameras from Sony, and in some cases rumors we believe to be credible.

Canon PowerShot Rumor: GMOS Again

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CR is reporting a source claims that Canon does indeed have an APS-C sized sensor �G� camera being tested/developed, but may not appear until Photokina 2010.

The rumored specs are:

15.1mp CMOS 1.6x Crop
3x Zoom (24-70 IS, no speed information)
3″ 920k LCD
ISO 100-3200
DIGIC V
SD Card
1080p HD Movie Mode
Body is slightly larger than the G10
New Battery
No Viewfinder (Flash shoe VF?)
Flash Shoe

Canon EOS 3D Rumor: To be Announced after the Nikon D300s

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CR is reporting that a source claims the EOS 3D is coming, and will be announced after the Nikon D300 replacement. They claim it is going to be between the 1D Mark III and the 50D/60D, and that the specs will blow the D300/D400 away.

Leica M9 Rumor: To Use The Canon 5D Mark II Sensor

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CR is reporting they received an email claiming that Canon and Leica are in negotiations for Canon to supply a version of the 5D Mark II sensor for use in the upcoming Leica M9.

They also claim the new Leica is to be launched at Photokina 2010 in Germany.

Canon T1 2000D Rumor: Now July 7th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CR received a tip claiming that the EOS T1/2000D will now be released on July 7th. One of these days their tipsters are going to get the date right, we'll see if that day is it tomorrow.

Nikon DSLR Buying Recommendations

Steve@DentonImages.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Here are our current recommendations for purchasing Nikon cameras. Please note, these recommendations are speculative, and are based on a combination of our opinions, the prior release history of cameras from Nikon, and in some cases rumors we believe to be credible.

SanDisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Press Release:

SanDisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

30MB/s Read & Write Speeds and 32GB Storage Capacity Help Photography and Video Enthusiasts Do More With Their DSLRs

PMA, Sydney, June 25, 2009 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today introduced the fastest 32-gigabyte (GB) SDHC card on the market. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme� SDHC card at up to 30 megabytes per second (MB/s) read and write speeds combines industry-leading performance with massive storage capacity, helping digital photography enthusiasts utilize the advanced features of today's DSLR cameras.

"The market for entry to mid-level DSLR cameras is growing, and SDHC is becoming the de-facto card format for these devices," said Susan Park, director, retail product marketing, SanDisk. "Our card's 32GB of storage and up to 30MB/s read & write speeds enable DSLR users to shoot without worrying about storage or speed limitations. SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards provide consumers with a more enjoyable user experience, letting them focus on what is really important - the images that they are capturing."

Lightning-Fast Write Speed Captures Images Quickly

A memory card's write speed plays a crucial role in the overall system of the camera when taking pictures in rapid succession. If a card cannot process data quickly enough then the burst mode shooting may pause unexpectedly as the card catches up to the camera. Burst mode bottlenecks can lead to missing "the" shot, especially at sporting or other fast-motion events. The SanDisk Extreme SDHC card offers maximum data-transfer rates, giving consumers a memory card fast enough to unlock the full capabilities of their DSLRs.

The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card adheres to the SD Association's new Class 10 specification, which exceeds requirement for today's high definition (AVCHD) video recording. The card offers a sustained write speed fast enough to ensure high-definition video recording and capacity capable of storing 160 minutes of full HD 1920x1080 pixels at 24Mb/s data transfer rate.

Big Files Require Big Storage

Recently-released DSLR camera models like the Nikon D90 and D5000 offer consumers the ability to record HD videos, producing large files that can fill lesser-capacity cards quickly. Today's high-megapixel DSLRs also can generate massive still images like those produced in the RAW format used by professional photographers who want to take advantage of the enhanced picture quality and flexibility that RAW allows during post production.

RAW images demand up to ten times as much storage space as regular JPEG images, and when taken in rapid succession during burst mode can quickly fill smaller storage cards. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card can store up to 2500 RAW images, providing photographers with piece of mind and confidence that they will not run out of space for their images.

Renowned for their world-class durability, SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards guarantee operation at extended temperatures ranging from minus 13 F (minus 25 C) to 185 F (85 C). SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards are fully compatible with any camera, card reader or other device that supports SDHC cards.

When placed in SanDisk's new ImageMate� Multi-Card USB 2.0 reader/writer, the SanDisk Extreme SDHC card transfers images and video to a computer at rates of up to 30MB/s. The card's fast data transfer rates enable photographers operating under tight deadlines to maximize critical workflow and enter post production as quickly as possible.

Class 10 Performance Sets a New Standard

An SD card's speed Class is based on its minimum data-transfer rate, and is used to ensure high-quality video recording standards. The SD Association added Class 10 as part of the SD 3.0 specification released earlier this year. The SanDisk Extreme SDHC card's performance exceeds the requirements of even the highest-quality AVCHD video recording device, and is currently the fastest Class 10 card in the world.

Availability:

The SanDisk Extreme SDHC 32GB cards will be shipping worldwide to major retailers in August. Also in August, the current 4, 8 and 16GB capacity SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards will be upgraded from Class 6 to Class 10.

About SanDisk:

SanDisk Corporation is the global leader in flash memory cards - from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company with more than half its sales outside of the United States.

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Discontinued

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Rumors of updates to the 70-200mm f2.8 have been raging since before the D3 announcement, and they are still coming - this was posted on a DPReview forum:

My dealer says they cannot buy the 70-200mm 2.8 VR from Nikon anymore. I guess most of us were expecting this, but here it is now. The dealer didn't have any information about the new lens, but expected nano coating, sharper edges and some more bulk.

Thom Hogan also recently posted on a forum that 3 new lenses may be coming (he only had a single source), and hinted it would firm up the "pro" offerings - so this lens would fit into that...

But for now, this falls into "I read it on a forum..."

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - Specs, June 30th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

CR has posted specs for the Canon T1 / 2000D, with a possible June 30th announcement:

15.1mp
7 AF points
3fps
ISO 100-3200
3″ ClearView LCD (Not Articulating)
720P Video (30fps & 24fps) NO 1080p
SD Card
USB 2.0
HDMI Out
Video Out
LP-E5 Battery

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Rumor: Specs

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Northlight Images have posted specs of a 1D Mark IV that is currently being used by a Canon Tester:

1.3 crop
Images ~16MP
ISO 50-25600
8MP sRAW1 format providing images that seem to best 1D3 files in detail
Very clean images at ISO 3200. 6400/12800 take further processing very well
Slightly faster FPS than 1D3 in real life shooting
AF greatly improved and very good in low light (actual comment was 'Nikon fast')
Liveview AF - not up to fast sports use, but very usable otherwise
Video as with 5D2
Screen as per 5D2
Ergonomic improvements with grips - some buttons moved
Feels faster and more responsive in nearly all aspects of real use.

They also add that this may not be the final form of the camera.

Canon 5D Mark II Problems/Updates Rumor: Two Cameras Survive Underwater

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Despite all the problems and concerns with weathersealing issues on the 5D Mark II, according to Planet5D.com two photographers managed to completely submerge their cameras, without causing any damage. Click the source link for details.

New Sony Alpha DSLRs Rumor: Video Is Coming

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CNET Asia has posted an article with comments from Sony's Toru Katsumoto on Sony's future plans to add video to their DSLR range (see source link below for full article):

Katsumoto told CNET Asia the company's Handycam camcorders have long established themselves with consumers. If the firm should decide to make a dSLR with movie capture feature, it will want to make this as good as its Handycam.

No Pro DSLR from Fuji This Year

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to PDNPulse:

"Fuji is not manufacturing a pro camera for this year," Diane Rainey, Group Manager for Fujifilm's Corporate Communications said at a press event last night. "However, we are continuing to support whatever's out there right now."

Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.4, Camera Raw 5.4

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.4, Camera Raw 5.4. The updates can be found here.

Kodachrome R.I.P.

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

After 74 years, Kodak has announced the end of my all-time favorite film, Kodachrome. Admittedly, it's been several years since I last shot a roll of Kodachrome 25 or 64, but for a couple of decades it was my medium of choice.

Canon 5D Mark II Problems/Updates Rumor: Magic Lantern Firmware

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

5D Mark II users now have the choice of using Canons official firmware, or a third party firmware that addresses some issues many users have been asking for. From their web page:

Magic Lantern is an open platform for developing enhancements to the amazing Canon 5D Mark II full frame digital SLR. This camera is a "game changer" for independent film makers:

It allows the use of a wide range of lenses (anything that can be adapted to the EF mount).
The 35mm full-frame sensor is larger than the RED ONE's sensor, Super 35 film. It is approximately the size of VistaVision. This means shallower native depth-of-field than anything on the market, except for the Phantom 65.
The dynamic range and latitude are close to the capabilities of high-end HD cameras.
The low-light performance is currently unrivaled, even by the RED ONE.

But, the software in video mode has limitations, even after the recent 1.1.0 upgrade from Canon that fixed the most glaring manual exposure "bug".

That's where Magic Lantern comes in -- it turns your 5D Mark II into a 5D Mark Free. We've written extensions and widgets that fix many of the annoyances in working with the 5D Mark II on a film or video set. Our first set of fixes are targeted at the audio limitations of the camera, but there are some video enhancements included, too:

On-screen audio meters
Disabled AGC
Manual gain control
Zebra stripes (video peaking)
Crop marks for 16:9, 2.35:1 and 4:3

Use at your own risk.

Olympus Micro Four Thirds Rumor: Pro Camera Coming

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

BJP has an article on Olympus's plans for micro four-thirds, in which Akira Watanabe, tha man in charge of Olympus Imaging's SLR planning department, explaining that while the E-P1 is aimed primarily at amateurs, subsequent models will target other markets, such as professional or entry-level users.

Click the source link for details.

Nikon D4000 DSLR Rumor: D60 Replacement Due August

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR is reporting that a retailer has tipped them off that a D60 replacement is due early August.

It's well know there are Nikon events scheduled for July 30th and August 4th, so if correct, that would make the August 4th date the DSLR/lens announcements, and July 30th the Coolpix announcements.

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: D60 Replacement Due August

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR is reporting that a retailer has tipped them off that a D60 replacement is due early August.

It's well know there are Nikon events scheduled for July 30th and August 4th, so if correct, that would make the August 4th date the DSLR/lens announcements, and July 30th the Coolpix announcements.

Busted: Fuji S6 DSLR Rumor - Launching Shortly

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

According to a poster on DPReview:

"Somebody has got the information from a "reliable source" that Fuji is launching an S5 successor shortly, no more details than that."

Confirmed: Olympus Micro Four Thirds Rumor - Mid June 2009 Launch

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

QUESABESDE.COM are reporting that they have been told the Olympus Micro Four Thirds system will be formally unveiled by Mid June.

PocketWizard ZoneController from LPA Design

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

LPA Design has announced the PocketWizard ZoneController, which enables the adjusting of remote flash output settings. Full details can be found at RobGalbraith.com.

Nikon D3000 DSLR Latest Rumors

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon D3000 DSLR, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

According to some, Nikon's next entry-level DSLR will be called the Nikon D3000.

See all the latest Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumors here.

Nikon D700x Rumor: Fall 2009

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR is pointing to multiple tips pointing to a Fall 2009 release of the Nikon D700x. However of the two examples he gives:

One is someone at a show claiming a Nikon stand worker says the D700 replacement is due out this fall - the D700x is no more a replacement for the D700 than the D3x was for the D3, so was he referring to the D700 body with a D3x sensor or something different? The D700 is almost one year old, way too early for a replacement yet.
The other is someone claiming a Nikon service tech saying that a 24mp replacement for the D700 is due this fall - again, "replacement"?

Nikon D3h Rumor: D3 Update in Autumn

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to NR, the successor to the Nikon D3 (likely called either the D3s or D3h) will come this Autumn, still at 12mp, but with a dust shaker.

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L IS Mk II Lens Rumor: Possible Eye Witness Account

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to a POTN poster (near the bottom of the page on the link below):

ok peeps, went to a big filipino event today, had a chance to cover it for a friends newspaper and guess what i saw?

YES its coming 24-70L IS was mounted and was already snapping...didnt get a chance to really talk to the guy, just that he confirmed that what he had was a 24-70L IS

i was stunned when i saw it

it basically looks the same as the current brick, but that it has the IS switch under the AF/MF switch

Leica S2 Rumor: Price Announced Late July

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to Imaging Insiders interview with Christian Erhardt, Vice President of Marketing at Leica: �We expect that we will communicate pricing to the market in the last week of July. From then we will be clearer when the first camera will be brought to market.�

More details at their site.

Nikon 24mm f1.4 Rumor: This Autumn with the D3 Successor

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to NR, the successor to the Nikon D3 will come this Autumn, possibly along with a new 24mm f/1.4.

Canon 35mm f/1.8 USM Rumor: Coming Soon

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Northlight Images is reporting they've been told to expect a new 35mm f/1.8 lens from Canon (56mm equiv on 1.6 crop). This would replace the EF35mm f/2 which dates from 1990.

Nikon D300s Rumor: Photo

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR has a photo of a Nikon D300s - if real, looks identical to the D300, except with a D300s logo and a mic just below it - exactly what you'd expect.

Nikon D3s Rumor: D3 Update in Autumn

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to NR, the successor to the Nikon D3 (likely called either the D3s or D3h) will come this Autumn, still at 12mp, but with a dust shaker.

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: Photo

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

LensTip.com briefly hosted what they claimed was a picture of the Nikon D3000, and then promptly deleted the link, with no explanation that we can see.

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Lens.

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 Lens.

Sigma APO 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG OS (Sigma) Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Sigma APO 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG OS (Sigma) Lens.

Sigma APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG (Pentax) Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Sigma APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG (Pentax) Lens.

Canon T1 2000D Rumor: Specs, June 30th

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

CR has posted specs for the Canon T1 / 2000D, with a possible June 30th announcement:

15.1mp
7 AF points
3fps
ISO 100-3200
3″ ClearView LCD (Not Articulating)
720P Video (30fps & 24fps) NO 1080p
SD Card
USB 2.0
HDMI Out
Video Out
LP-E5 Battery

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - June 9th or 23rd

Steve@DentonImages.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Status:

CR reports the T1/2000D could be released as soon as June 9th. Or June 23rd. No information is given to back up the claims, and they give it their lowest credibility rating.

Price Wars: Nikon D3x vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

The Nikon D3x and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III represent the most expensive DSLR�s in Nikons and Canons respective line-ups. Both are aimed primarily at pro studio (and to some extent landscape) shooters who want higher resolution, but also want a lower cost/more flexible system than going to Medium Format.

The Nikon D3x is over a year newer than the Canon, has a higher megapixel sensor (24 megapixel vs. 21 megapixel), and has been described as the �best DSLR ever made� by numerous reviewers.

The Canon on the other hand has been plagued with Autofocus issues, and has lost sales recently to the newer Canon 5D Mark II, which offers the same resolution, better ISO performance and HD Video for the fraction of the cost (albeit in a consumer grade body).

Ultimately, assuming supply can meet demand, the street price the cameras can maintain are as good an indicator as any as to how well the camera is received by the general public.

View the full article to see how the prices of these two cameras compare over time.

Price Wars: Nikon D3 vs Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

The Nikon D3 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III represent the professional photojournalist tools from Nikon and Canon.

The Nikon D3 is full frame, offering 9 frames per second, 12 megapixels, and an astonishing 25,600 ISO. The older 1D Mark III offers 10 megapixels in a smaller APS-H (1.3x crop) sensor, a faster 10 frames per second, but much more limited ISO capabilities maxing out at ISO 6,400.

The Nikon has thus far proved it�s bullet-proof reliability, and is widely considered the state-of-the-art photojournalist camera, while the Canon has been plagued with autofocus issues.

Professional reviewers aside, and assuming supply can meet demand, the street price the cameras can maintain are as good an indicator as any as to how well the camera is received by the general public - see the full article to see how the prices compare over time.

Price Wars: Nikon D300 vs Canon EOS 50D

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

The EOS 50D was Canons answer to the prosumer Nikon D300, designed to offer a higher resolution (15 megapixels versus 12 megapixels) and higher ISO (12,800 vs. 6,400) for $300 less than the Nikon.

The Nikon D300 has a superior AF system, weather-sealing, and several other features to justify the higher price, however real world tests showed the lower pixel density on the Nikon D300 often resulted in better ISO performance and generally cleaner images than the 50D, which can suffer from diffraction issues due to its much higher pixel density.

As such, and despite the Canon EOS 50D being the newer camera, its street price dropped faster than the older Nikons. 10 months after its announcement, the gap in street price between the two cameras has actually increased to over $400 from $300.

See the full article for the price history of both cameras.

Price Wars: Sub $1,000 DSLR's with Video

Steve@DentonImages.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

HD Video is the latest Must Have DSLR feature, and currently 3 DSLR�s from Nikon and Canon come with HD Video for under $1,000.

The Nikon D90 was the first to market, sporting 720p with an MSRP of $999.99. Several months later the Canon T1i with 1080p was announced for a MSRP of $799.99. Nikon followed with the Nikon D5000, sporting the same sensor/video mode as the Nikon D90 in a simpler body with an even lower MSRP of $729.99.

The chart in this article shows the price history of these three cameras, as street prices vary based on supply and demand.

Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens.

Sony DT 50mm F/1.8 Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Sony DT 50mm F/1.8 Lens.

Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Lens.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Price History

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Price History Page added for the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Rumor: 12 f.p.s.

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to CR, the 1D Mark IV is remaining APS-H format so it can achieve 12 frames per second. No source was given.

Canon EOS 60D Rumor: New Battery, Grip

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to CR, a new (chipped) battery and grip with new ergonomic features will be introduced with the new 60D.

Olympus E-P1 Announced

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Press Release:

OLYMPUS UNVEILS A NEW ERA WITH THE E-P1:
NOT A POINT & SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. IT'S A PEN.
WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?

Experience Incredible Multimedia Creative Freedom Blended with Digital SLR Image Quality, HD Video and Stereo Audio in a Compact Camera Body

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 16, 2009 � A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. The world's smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body. The easy-to-use E-P1 expands your creative horizons and its diverse multimedia features offer something for everyone. Built for today's visual generation who lead active lives online and offline, the E-P1 will make you rethink what you can do with a camera.

Capture More of the Life You Live
Shooting spontaneous images of your daily life usually means snapping small, grainy images with your cell phone or using a point-and-shoot if it's handy. A DSLR delivers incredible image quality, but most aren't compact enough to roam with you. Now, the E-P1 changes the game with a compact body that delivers the professional quality images of a DSLR without the bulk. Moreover, its sharp HD video capture and stereo audio helps you live a better-documented life because you're carrying one portable camera rather than a DSLR, an HD camcorder and a high-end audio device.

You can share more of your life with the world when the E-P1 travels with you. Make your Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter and personal blog postings unique by capturing and sharing more videos and photos. You can chronicle more of the life you actually lead, rather than just special occasions you prepare for, like weddings, holidays and birthday parties. Since it's the only camera to offer in-camera art filters for both still photography and videos with high-end audio, even your everyday activities will look and sound amazing!

"The E-P1 is designed for the mobile, visual generation that lives active lives online and off, and its portability ensures that it will go with you wherever life takes you," said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "As someone who has shot with an SLR most of my life, I'm excited that SLR-quality images can be captured with a camera this compact and portable. The E-P1 truly allows you to capture it all with the highest still photo image quality blended with HD video, high-end audio, multiple exposure and creative art filters in one small, stylish camera."

Innovation since 1959: The Olympus PEN
They say that the pen is mightier than the sword, and now the E-P1 takes self-expression to a whole new, powerful level. Olympus has a long history of miniaturizing camera technology. The first-generation Olympus PEN appeared in 1959 and led the way to high-quality images in a small package, matching SLR cameras' performance of the era.

Today, Olympus utilized its miniaturizing and engineering expertise to create a slimmer body, removing the optical viewfinder and mirror box found inside a traditional DSLR, to create a small but high-quality interchangeable lens camera. By reducing its lens mount diameter, Olympus also enabled the production of smaller and lighter lenses to match the E-P1's body size.

Beautifully Designed Stainless-Steel Body
The new camera's high-end, stainless-steel body is easy to handle and carry, and has the styling and refinement of a precision watch. Its retro-chic look turns heads, from tech aficionados and camera buffs to the fashion-conscious and everyday point-and-shooter. Built to be solid, it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or a handbag for a night on the town, or to take on any spontaneous adventure. The E-P1 lets you do more and go more places while capturing your life, thanks to its compact size � 4.75"(W) x 2.75" (H) x 1.43" (D) � and light 11.8-ounce body. Attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the camera's retro-style metal body design, available in either silver or white with accompanying new small and lightweight Olympus M. ZUIKO Micro Four Thirds lenses: 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm equivalent) and 17mm f2.8 (34mm equivalent).

The new E-P1 offers many great features derived from the E-System, as well as many breakthrough innovations, including:

Superior DSLR Image Quality
In-body Image Stabilization
Amazing 3-inch LCD
Proven Dust Reduction System
12 megapixels with next-generation TruePic V
HD video with high-quality stereo audio
In-camera creative features (for still images and video)
Multiple exposures
Multi-aspect shooting
Multimedia slideshows
Digital leveler
Magnified focus assist
18x18 metering modes
Small accessories for small camera

Ultra-Compact Body Delivers Superior DSLR Image Quality
The E-P1 erases all doubts about whether a compact camera can take images that are equal to those taken by a DSLR, because it has everything you need to produce vibrant DSLR-quality images: a large 12.3-megapixel imager, In-body Image Stabilization, fast Imager Autofocus, the proven Olympus Dust Reduction System and the new TruePic V Image Processor.

As the first Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus, the E-P1 provides the same image quality as current Four Thirds format E-System cameras because it has the same image sensor size as the E-30 and E-620 DSLR models, but in a much smaller body. This high-performance 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity, and a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to reduce noise and capture fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.

Be a Mover, Not a Shaker
Any lens attached to the E-P1 will deliver blur-free images thanks to three modes of In-body Image Stabilization that compensate for up to four steps EV (exposure value). Mechanical Image Stabilization works to automatically compensate for camera shake in low light or when using a telephoto lens. And because the E-P1 is the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera with built-in Image Stabilization, you'll feel comfortable taking it on the road with you to capture the action.

Small Real Estate with an Amazing 3-Inch LCD View
What you see on the new camera's 100 percent accurate, 3-inch full color HyperCrystal LCD is what you get. Consumers accustomed to composing and focusing using a point-and-shoot camera's LCD will appreciate that the E-P1 offers the same easy, seamless experience when shooting still images or videos. With the new Live Control function, icons appear on the LCD, making it easy to compose, edit and shoot pictures or videos without stopping to access various menus. The E-P1's fast Imager Autofocus in Live View also enables you to compose, focus and capture the shot quickly and easily without ever taking your eyes off the large LCD.

The LCD displays 230,000 pixels in vivid color and includes HyperCrystal technology, which offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD monitors for easier viewing in both preview and playback. It also provides a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees, which ensures that images can be composed from even the most obscure angles.

This Camera Leaves Others in the Dust
You don't have to waste precious time worrying about dust ruining the perfect image; instead, spend more of that time shooting with the E-P1. The proven Olympus Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter, a patented ultrasonic technology that vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor, capturing it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.

Unleash 12 Million Pixels on Your Canvas
The E-P1's Live MOS image sensor is complemented by Olympus' next-generation TruePic V Image Processor, which produces clear and colorful photos using all the pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images possible. The new image processor is noted for accurate natural color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal expression; it also lowers image noise in photos shot at higher ISO settings (ISO 100 to an incredible ISO 6400), enabling great results in low-light situations.

What Will You Create with In-Camera Creativity in HD?
Olympus pioneered easy-to-use Art Filters for still images captured inside its E-System DSLRs, and now those same In-Camera Creative Features are built into the E-P1 with a fresh twist � they can also be applied to High Definition video recordings to take your videos to a new level of creative expression and put you in the director's chair.

Your movies and YouTube videos will have the incredible clarity of HD whether Art Filters are applied or not. Just imagine how dramatic and unique your videos will appear with any one of the six in-camera Art Filters applied as effects: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film or Pin Hole. Whether you're a videographer, documentarian or established director � or just want to shoot like one � Art Filters set your images and videos apart from the pack. Since they're built into the camera, you can achieve dramatic results on the go without needing a computer or editing software.

Because the E-P1 is an interchangable lens system camera you have more creative options in composition for video capture, to add to your visual palette. You can attach any one of the new super-compact Micro Four Thirds lenses or, because the camera can accept many of the other Four Thirds Format lenses with an available MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter, you can add anything from an extreme wide-angle fisheye lens to a super telephoto lens for a wide range of expressive options. All the while you will have more DSLR-like control over depth of field, focus, white balance and ISO.

What You See Is What You Get
When viewing the LCD in Live View, Art Filter effects and settings like white balance and exposure are viewable right on the LCD, and their impact is seen instantly on the display. This real-time monitoring offers amazing versatility and creative control, and users who apply a setting have instant gratification because what they see on the camera's LCD is what they've captured. For musicians used to applying audio effects like reverb to their instruments before recording them, the concept of setting the E-P1 to capture precisely the kind of image they want before they press the shutter makes perfect sense. For imaging purists who want to shoot without filters, and apply them to unfiltered images inside the camera later, or just edit images back at their computers, the E-P1 provides these options and opens more in-the-field creative possibilities.

Mix It Up with Multiple Exposures
With the E-P1's Multiple Exposure function available for still image capture you are free to tell a visual story your way, whether in a portrait, a landscape or a combination of both. The image capture options allow you to shoot one shot, then another and combine them in real time, or capture both shots separately and combine them in the camera later. Overlay your face on top of your pet's face. Create an "identical twin" of yourself. Put the moon in the sky at noon. Your ability to manipulate space and time makes this new creative multimedia device a veritable time machine.

Frame Your Works of Art Inside the E-P1
You can often achieve greater photographic expression by framing a scene in a unique way. The E-P1 provides four aspect ratios that serve as masks to frame your image to the desired proportions, including: the standard 4:3 aspect ratio that is perfectly suited to an 8 x 10-inch enlargement; the 16:9 aspect ratio that will display your images beautifully on a widescreen television; and other popular aspect ratios such as 3:2 and 6:6. The Multi-Aspect Shooting further expresses your creative vision when combined with Art Filters and multiple exposures.

Stereo Audio Sounds As Good As the E-P1 Images Look
Like the innovative Olympus LS-10 portable audio recording device that puts the power of a recording studio in your pocket, the E-P1 features uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz Linear PCM recording capability to capture the rich sound quality of your scene. When you shoot with the E-P1, it's like having a sound technician built into your camera to capture the nuances of the audio happening all around you. It has the versatility to record and play back in the WAV format and can record with its built-in stereo microphone. Whether recording audio while shooting a video or adding audio by recording a narration to your still images, the E-P1's audio sounds as great as its images look.

Create Your Own Multimedia Slideshows with Stills, Video and Audio Inside E-P1
Content is king, and with the E-P1 you have your own portable kingdom of still images, HD video, and audio to remix at your command. In playback mode you can seamlessly mix stills and movies inside the camera to create a multimedia slideshow and dub in one of five built-in dramatic background music options to provide a soundtrack for your cinematic creation. Plug the E-P1 into any HD television with an HDMI cable and show off your masterpieces to your audience before the DVD arrives in stores.

As Easy to Use As a Point-and-Shoot with SLR-Quality Technologies
The E-P1 is equipped with 19 automatic scene modes for effortless picture taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape are easy-to-use solutions for everyday shooting. Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the new ePortrait Mode. It enables you to smooth your subject's face � all in the camera and before capture! Additionally, edits can be made post-capture using the ePortrait Fix mode.

Shooting scenes with both highlights and shadows can often be dicey because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-P1 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that adjusts for extreme light variations and maintains visible detail in both the shadow and highlight areas of the scene. Now users can see and preview the gradation on the Live View LCD and capture images showing the shadow detail they saw. This feature is also accessible in the Edit menu after the shot has been taken.

The E-P1's Face Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by recognizing up to eight people's faces and the background, tracking the faces within the image area, even if people are moving, and automatically focusing and optimizing exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures (ideal for large family or party group photos).

If you don't want to change camera settings every time you're shooting something different, then the E-P1's Intelligent Auto Mode is for you. It automatically identifies what you are shooting (Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro, Sports) and adjusts settings to capture the best result depending on the situation. First-time users will enjoy this quick and hassle-free feature, which does the thinking for them and produces incredible images like a pro.

The New Super Control Panel with Live Control technology, along with the camera's intuitive button layout, enables you to see both the image and the controls on the 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD, making the camera simple to use. The E-P1 records to SDHC media cards to accommodate large files including videos with In-Camera Creative Features and uncompressed audio.

Digital Leveler
The E-P1 is equipped with an internal Digital Level Sensor that detects the camera's pitch and roll and indicates it on the control panel. This Digital Leveler is a tremendous benefit when capturing landscapes. Level the perfect coastline shot on your next tropical vacation without being tethered to a computer and editing software.

Magnified Focus Assist
To enable accurate manual focusing the E-P1 provides MF Assist Function and Magnification Display. In S-AF + MF or MF, the MF assist enables you to zoom up the central part of the image by up to 5 times by turning the focus ring. The Magnification Display lets you magnify the image on the LCD by up to 7X at the touch of a button. Additionally, if you use the dial, you can boost magnification all the way up to 10X for more precise manual focusing.

18x18 Metering Modes
This mode divides the image area into an 18 x 18 grid, metering each of the 324 separate cells to obtain optimum exposure. In addition to 324-division ESP metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering modes are also available.

Smaller Accessories for Small Camera
In addition to the new Micro Four Thirds lenses, Olympus also offers an optional Clip-on Optical Viewfinder for use with the Micro Four Thirds 17mm f2.8 (34mm equivalent) lens. The MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter enables all Olympus ZUIKO Digital lenses as well as Four Thirds System lenses from Sigma, Panasonic and Leica lenses to attach to the E-P1. If you have Olympus OM lenses and want to attach them to the E-P1, that is possible with the MF-2 OM Lens Adapter. Additionally, an optional FL-14 flash unit, suitably small for the camera, adds more lighting versatility to your shots.

OLYMPUS Master 2 Software
Use the included OLYMPUS Master 2 software (Mac and PC) to easily download images from the camera or other external device, such as a USB drive, and automatically organize them into albums and groups and by date. Develop high-quality RAW images, apply Art Filter effects, edit and print images. Update camera and lens firmware through the software and download additional menu languages. A direct link makes uploading your images and videos to YouTube easier than ever.

OLYMPUS Studio 2 (Trial Edition Included)
Extend the capability of OLYMPUS Master 2 with OLYMPUS Studio 2. In addition to the functions of OLYMPUS Master 2, this software includes a lightbox mode and selection marks for comparing and sorting multiple images. RAW processing is enhanced with additional controls for finer adjustments. The trial edition can be used for 30 days after installation. After the trial period has expired, a license key is required for further use.

Availability
The Olympus E-P1 will be available in July 2009. It includes E-P1 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Registration card.

U.S. Pricing / Product Configurations
E-P1 Body Estimated Street Price: $749.99
E-P1 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $799.99
E-P1 Body with ED 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder Estimated Street Price: $899.99

Nikon D300s Rumor: Possible Brochure

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Someone has posted on Flickr a brief video of a computer screen showing what looks like the cover for a Nikon D300s brochure.

No way to tell if this is real, would be very easy to fake.

Nikon D300s Rumor: Histogram Zoom Feature

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

NR is showing some images pulled from NikonUSA.com, which indicate that the D300s may have a zoom feature with histogram (very useful if you are exposing for a certain part of the picture).

Nikon D300s Rumor: LCD Images on NikonUSA.com

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

For a few hours, shots of the LCD of the rumored Nikon D300s appeared on NikonUSA.com, and NR has some displayed on their site (see source link below).

The shots of the LCD screen clearly show "Nikon D300S", and also a logo indicating it's using SD memory cards.

On a side note, 64Gb SD cards should be out within the next year, and in time they could get as big as 2 Terabytes: this would be welcome news, no more traveling with bulky portable hard drives for backups, just throw a couple of extra (much more reliable than traditonal magnetic hard drive) SD cards in your kit for all your backups...

Rate: Olympus E-P1

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus E-P1

According to Olymous, the Olympus E-P1 marks an innovative new era in digital imaging.

Please cast your votes!

Price History: Olympus E-P1

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Track the price history and see the latest buying options for the Olympus E-P1.

Olympus E-P1 Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Reviews Page added for the Olympus E-P1.

See Reviews for the Olympus E-P1 from Pro Photographers, Pro Reviewers and Users.

Olympus E-P1 Overview

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Overview Page added for the Olympus E-P1 Camera, with photo, description and specifications.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Overview

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Overview Page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Lens, with photo, description and specifications.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 Overview

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Overview Page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 Lens, with photo, description and specifications.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 User Ratings/Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

User Rating/Review page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Lens.

Add your rating and comments/reviews.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 User Ratings/Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

User Rating/Review page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 Lens.

Add your rating and comments/reviews.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Review Page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Lens.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Review Page added for the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 Lens.

Nikon D3s Latest Rumors

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon D3s, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

There are noises about a refresh for the Nikon D3 some time in the second half of 2009: information on an upcoming Nikon D300s is beginning to look credible, so what will a D3 update be called? Nikon may call the camera the Nikon D3h, since there was a D2X (high resolution) and D2H (high speed), but they have also used the S suffix for smaller upgrades in the pro line (D2X -> D2Xs for example), so a D3s is a real possibility.

See all the latest Nikon D3s Rumors here.

Nikon D3h Rumor: July 30 or August 4

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to the google translation of a page on kamerabild.se, Nikon have set press conferences for July 30 and August 4, suggesting that 2 DSLR's will be announced a week apart. One is likely the D300s, the other either a D60 replacement or possibly the anticipated D3 update.

Leica R10 Rumor: Leica Says No

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to a forum posting, Leica's Stefan Daniel has been speaking at the Forum meeting in Hessenpark:

"From Stefan Daniel: there will be no R10 from Leica, but there will be a good solution that allows us to use our R-lenses on a digital body."

Nikon D300s Rumor: July 30 or August 4

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to the google translation of a page on kamerabild.se, Nikon have set press conferences for July 30 and August 4, suggesting that 2 DSLR's will be announced a week apart (seems strange, the D3 and D300 were announced together). They are suggesting the cameras will be the D300s, and possibly a D60 replacement (the rumored D4000?)

Nikon D4000 DSLR Rumor: July 30 or August 4

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Nikon D3s Rumor: July 30 or August 4

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

LEICA D-LUX 4 Safari

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

LEICA D-LUX 4 'Safari'

New special edition features olive green finish

Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new special edition in the D-Lux 4 series: the LEICA D-LUX 4 'Safari.' Following the introduction of the Leica M8.2 'Safari' at the beginning of this year, the LEICA D-LUX 4 'Safari' is the first compact Leica camera with the same olive green outdoor look. This special limited edition will be available in August 2009.

A durable, waterproof carrying case is included with the camera to complete the set. It offers ample room for the camera and optional accessories for the D-LUX 4 collection such as a handgrip, optical viewfinder or flash. Additionally, the back of the case has a compartment containing a nylon "rain cape" that can be pulled out to cover the whole case and protect it from the elements.

The body of the LEICA D-LUX 4 'Safari' features an anodised olive green surface finish which is particularly resistant to wear and guarantees long-term protection against inadvertent damage. Like all models in the LEICA D-LUX 4 series, the LEICA D-LUX 4 'Safari' has a tough metal body manufactured exclusively from the finest materials.

Similar to the D-LUX 4, the 'Safari' edition's technical features offer versatile options for any number of different photographic situations. With its high-performance lens, lightning-fast image processing, well thought-out controls and optional accessories, the D-LUX 4 'Safari' is a genuine compact system camera.

Leica M9 Latest Rumors

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

We've added a new Rumor Center for the Leica M9, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

With the R series discontinued, is the M9 a digital replacement for the R series?

See all the latest Leica M9 Rumors here.

Leica M9 Rumor: Released on 9/9/9

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Leica Rumors received an anonymous tip that the M9 will be released on 2009/09/09, it will be full frame, and it�ll cost about �6000.

No way to verify this.

Leica M9 Rumor: 18 Megapixel Full Frame Kodak Sensor

Steve@DentonImages.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

According to a rumor received by LR on the Leica M9:

�It will be 18 MP, FF, sensor made by Kodak, software made by PhaseOne. Overpriced as all things made by Leica.�

Olympus DSLR Reviews

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

New Review Section - Olympus DSLR Reviews

Olympus DSLR Reviews: Camera Bodies

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

New Review Section - Olympus DSLR Reviews: Camera Bodies

Olympus DSLR Reviews: OEM Lenses

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

New Review Section - Olympus DSLR Reviews: OEM Lenses

Olympus DSLR Reviews: Third Party Lenses

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

New Review Section - Olympus DSLR Reviews: Third Party Lenses

Rate: Olympus E-3

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus E-3

According to Olympus: The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System.

Please cast your votes!

Price History: Olympus E-3

Steve@DentonImages.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Track the price history and see the latest buying options for the Olympus E-3.

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Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens Latest Rumors

Nikon D700x Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Nikon 85mm f1.4 AF-S Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Nikon D300s Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Aug 09

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Aug 09

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - June

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - Now July 7th

Nikon D4x DSLR Latest Rumors

Nikon D400 Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q2 2010

Nikon D4 Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q2 2010

Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4 Lens Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Oct 15th

Nikon D4x DSLR Rumor: Alleged Nikon Roadmap says Q4 2010

New Blog Post: Leaked Nikon Product Roadmap based on Thom Hogans Predictions

Nikon D700x Rumor: Thom says before November

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Specs

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Due Dec 20th 2008

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - May be called D900

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - KR Says due within a Month

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Being field tested?

Busted: Nikon D700x Rumor - Thom Hogan Speculates Spring

Canon DSLR Buying Recommendations

Sony DSLR Buying Recommendations

Canon PowerShot Rumor: GMOS Again

Canon EOS 3D Rumor: To be Announced after the Nikon D300s

Leica M9 Rumor: To Use The Canon 5D Mark II Sensor

Canon T1 2000D Rumor: Now July 7th

Nikon DSLR Buying Recommendations

SanDisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

SanDisk Unveils World's Fastest 32GB SDHC Card

Lightning-Fast Write Speed Captures Images Quickly

Big Files Require Big Storage

Class 10 Performance Sets a New Standard

Availability:

About SanDisk:

Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Update Rumor: Discontinued

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - Specs, June 30th

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Rumor: Specs

Canon 5D Mark II Problems/Updates Rumor: Two Cameras Survive Underwater

New Sony Alpha DSLRs Rumor: Video Is Coming

No Pro DSLR from Fuji This Year

Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.4, Camera Raw 5.4

Kodachrome R.I.P.

Canon 5D Mark II Problems/Updates Rumor: Magic Lantern Firmware

Olympus Micro Four Thirds Rumor: Pro Camera Coming

Nikon D4000 DSLR Rumor: D60 Replacement Due August

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: D60 Replacement Due August

Busted: Fuji S6 DSLR Rumor - Launching Shortly

Confirmed: Olympus Micro Four Thirds Rumor - Mid June 2009 Launch

PocketWizard ZoneController from LPA Design

Nikon D3000 DSLR Latest Rumors

Nikon D700x Rumor: Fall 2009

Nikon D3h Rumor: D3 Update in Autumn

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L IS Mk II Lens Rumor: Possible Eye Witness Account

Leica S2 Rumor: Price Announced Late July

Nikon 24mm f1.4 Rumor: This Autumn with the D3 Successor

Canon 35mm f/1.8 USM Rumor: Coming Soon

Nikon D300s Rumor: Photo

Nikon D3s Rumor: D3 Update in Autumn

Nikon D3000 DSLR Rumor: Photo

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8 Price History

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 Price History

Sigma APO 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG OS (Sigma) Price History

Sigma APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG (Pentax) Price History

Canon T1 2000D Rumor: Specs, June 30th

Busted: Canon T1 2000D Rumor - June 9th or 23rd

Price Wars: Nikon D3x vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Price Wars: Nikon D3 vs Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Price Wars: Nikon D300 vs Canon EOS 50D

Price Wars: Sub $1,000 DSLR's with Video

Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Price History

Sony DT 50mm F/1.8 Price History

Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Price History

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Price History

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Rumor: 12 f.p.s.

Canon EOS 60D Rumor: New Battery, Grip

Olympus E-P1 Announced

OLYMPUS UNVEILS A NEW ERA WITH THE E-P1: NOT A POINT & SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. IT'S A PEN. WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?

Nikon D300s Rumor: Possible Brochure

OLYMPUS UNVEILS A NEW ERA WITH THE E-P1:
NOT A POINT & SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. IT'S A PEN.
WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?