Ricoh releases GXR and CX3 firmware updates
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Ricoh releases GXR firmware update version 1.07. The update offers a functional update for the GR lens A12 50mm allowing you to select AF speed options in the Setup menu. Furthermore, this version offers several fixes and improvements for both the S10 24-72 mm and the A12 50mm F2.5 models. At the same time Ricoh releases CX3 firmware update version 1.06 offering a fix for the problem where an incorrect image is displayed when you press the ADJ.OK button…
Sigma releases the new APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts. The lens has an equivalent field of view of a 225-750mm when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting…
Samsung releases NX10 firmware version 1.04 and 1.05. Version 1.04 offers these improvements: 1) Delay the memory card format time at the specific memory card. 2) The condition of shutter speed time on the LongTerm Noise Reduction change from 4 sec to 1 sec. 3) The initial setting of AF area at P, A, S, M Mode, it changed as a Selection AF from Multi AF. 4) System stabilization Firmware update version 1.05 mentions a somewhat cryptic “increase in productivity”…
Fujifilm has released several firmware updates this first quarter. In case you own one of the cameras mentioned below, you should check-out the Fujifilm support website to download the latest version: Finepix A100 / A150, the Finepix J10 / J12 / J15fd / J20 / J22 / J25, or the Finepix S1600 / S1770 / S1800 / S1880 / S2500HD / S2600HD. You might check-out the website as well for other Finepix cameras that have new firmware updates released last year…
Microsoft introduces TrueColor Technology, an image processing technology for superior color and brightness in even the worst lighting conditions. The TrueColor technology will be available in three new webcams, the LifeCam HD-5000, HD-5001 and HD-6000 for Notebooks. These LifeCams will also feature 720p HD sensors and Auto Focus technology. The LifeCam HD-5000 and the LifeCam HD-5001 will be available later this month for $49.95 and the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will be available in May for $59.95…
Leica releases M9 firmware update version 1.116. The update offers the following new functions: Faster zooming into last picture taken, enhanced speed of SD-card formatting, improved image quality of thumbnail pictures, improved SD-card compatibility, a new ISO setting-related and improved Magenta color shift correction for wide angle lenses. Furthermore, the update provides several functional and textual bug fixes…
Seitz Phototechnik AG has introduced the Roundshot D2x panoramic digital camera last month. The new D2x has a 2048 pixel vertical resolution and captures 2x full HD panoramas, ideal for nature photography and virtual tours. The system is available in 2 versions, the base D2x or the advanced D2xs (speed) with faster data transfer. The new camera accepts either fisheye or standard Nikkor lenses of any focal length. You don’t have to hurry as the camera is in stock and available now for only € 9,700 (D2x) and €11,000 (D2xs)…
Samsung announces its 6-inch E-ink display (600×800) with 8-gray scale eReader for the US market. The most visibly distinguishing feature of the Samsung eReader is its electromagnetic resonance stylus pen, that allows you to make annotations in the margins and to record your own thoughts and interpretations while reading. With 2GB of internal memory, the Samsung eReader can easily store 1,500 books or 24,000 pages of memos. An external Micro SD card slot increases the device’s storage capabilities by an additional 16GB…
BenQ Europe announces the 12 Megapixel DSC C1250. The new camera comes with a 3x optical zoom lens and a bright 2.7-inch LCD display. Furthermore, the C1250, the offers Scene Detection Technology to analyze the scene in detail: Subject brightness; Contrast; Distance and Overall hue. The camera then immediately chooses one of eight possible modes, to ensure perfect settings: Landscape, Night scene, Night Portrait, Sunset, Macro, Portrait, Backlight, and Backlight Portrait. The C1250 will be available in Europe in April…
HOYA launches the smc PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW lens. When mounted on the Pextax 645D camera body, this standard lens offers a focal length of 43.5 mm (35 mm format), which produces an angle of view close to that of the human eye. As such, it can be used for many different kinds of subjects and applications, including landscapes and portraits. With seven special seals, the dustproof, weather-resistant construction effectively prevents the intrusion of dust and water to the lens interior…
HOYA launches the long-waited PENTAX 645D medium-format digital SLR camera. The 645D has been developed to provide super-high-resolution images produced by large image sensors to serious landscape/outdoor photographers. The new camera incorporates a large, high-performance image sensor (44×33mm) offering an image resolution of approx. 40 megapixels. The body is dust-proof, weather-resistant with 70 special seals, and outstanding cold-resistant to assure solid operation at a temperature as low as –10°C…
Canon launches the REALiS SX7 Mk II Multimedia LCOS projector. This new model offers SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) native resolution and 4000 lumens of brightness, delivers excellent, lattice-free motion and still images. The Photo Image Mode allows you to easily make changes to improve look & feel of the content being projected. The Color Level and Temperature functions allow for fine-tuning by selecting from easy-to-use presets. The SX7 carries a hefty price tag of $6999, but a bit of Internet shopping will get you much better deals…
Tamron will develop a 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens. The new lens - to celebrate Tamron 60th anniversary - can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras with a zoom range of 70-300mm; or with APS-C sensor cameras where the angle of view will change the zoom range equal to 109-465mm. Furthermore, it offers image stabilization-VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive — USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The lens has been produced for the Nikon mount, Canon and Sony mounts will follow…
Digital Foci will introduce a new Pearl White version of its Photo Book, a portable digital photo album with an 8-inch 800 x 600 digital LCD color screen and a large 4 GB internal memory at the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Convention in Las Vegas this week. Featuring a slim design encased in a soft leather-like case photo display, Photo Book offers over 2.5 hours of battery life and an easy and portable way to enjoy and share digital photos. The Pearl White Photo Book will be available June priced at $189…
Panasonic launches the new standard zoom lens for LUMIX G Micro System. The Ultra-compact and light weight Lumix G Vario 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH / MEGA O.I.S. lens offers a zoom range of 14-42mm (28-84mm equiv. ) suitable for a wide range of scenes from dynamic landscape to portrait. With its minimum focus distance of 30 cm even at full zoom, the new lens provides a maximum magnification of 0.32x. The new lens will be available from June 2010 with either the new DMC-G2, DMC-G10 or as a standalone lens…
Panasonic announces the new compact, lightweight Lumix DMC-G10 featuring dual Full-time Live View for the LCD and the LVF (Live View Finder). It gives you a live view of what you’re shooting, with approx. 100% field of view. The wide-viewing angle 3.0″ LCD features 460,000-dot resolution. The Intelligent LCD automatically controls the brightness and provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations. The DMC-G10 also features Contrast AF system that is not only accurate and easy-to-use, but also very fast…
Mamiya has last week introduced the new DM40 in its lineup of professional large-sensor DSLRs. Featuring a resolution of 40 Mp (7360×5562) with a peak capture rate of .8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute, the DM40 is the industry’s fastest large (44×33mm) sensor DSLR. The other members of the DM family, the model DM33 (6726×5040) and DM56 (9288×6000) feature a 48×36mm and 56×36mm sensor respectively. The DM40 DSLR kit including 80mm f.2.8 D lens will be available in the US for $21,990…
Panasonic announces the 12.1 megapixel DMC-G2, the world’s 1st interchangeable lens camera with touch-control shooting, which offers you a new kind of shooting. The G2 is equipped with the new Venus Engine HD II processor, double Live-View function, AVCHS Lite high definition movie recording, popular My Color Mode and Intelligent Auto mode. The G2 adopts touch-control shooting in an interchangeable lens system camera, once you lock on the subject by touch, the camera tracks the subject even if it moves with the AF tracking function…
Agfa introduces the new Optima 103/104 slimline digital cameras measuring 16.9mm resp. 18mm in depth. The Optima 104 features a 4x optical zoom wide-angle lens with 29mm focal distance and a 3-inch touchscreen. The model 104 is available now in black, silver and rosé for €189. The Optima 103 features the same wide-angle lens, and offers a special picture mode for all Internet auctioneers: the Auction mode puts various perspectives of the same image onto one picture with 640 x 480 pixel resolution. Available in silver, red or titanium for €179…
Aiptek shows its PocketCinema Z20 at the CeBIT. The Z20 is a pocket size multimedia projector with built-in camcorder function which provides High Definition Video recording at a resolution of 720p. In addition, it gives you a quickly and easy access to capture still images at a resolution 8 megapixels. The new RGB LED technology offers a wide range of true colors in high contrast and can throw images up to 65″ at a distance of 2 meters. For even more brightness Acer is showing its 200 lumen K11 and LG its 300 lumen HX300 at CeBIT…
