Sony Alpha DSLR-A1R: Full-Frame, 35-megapixel

According to rumors posted on Spanish photo site Foto Actualidad, Sony is preparing to announce a new full-frame DSLR with the following main specs:

• 35.4MP SuperHAD CCD II sensor, 34.8MP effective
  
• dual BIONZ processors
• 3-inch LCD
• top shutter speed of 1/12,000 second
• ISO range from 25 to 3,200
• Recording media: Dual slot UDMA CompactFlash
• Recording modes: RAW, RAW+JPEG, XFine, Fine, Standard
• AF illuminator light
• 100% coverage Live View with auxiliary CMOS sensor
• Dust reduction: sensor shift technology
• Burst mode: 3fps max
• HDMI output
• Wifi 802.11g (108MB/s)
• GPS receiver
• Magnesium alloy body
• 3.0" Xtra Fine resolution LCD screen with tilt
• 0.9x pentaprism optical viewfinder, 100% coverage
• Battery: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion, 7.2V, CIPA standard: 950 pictures
• 5 year limited warranty

Supplied accessories (body only package):

Two batteries, battery charger, VG-C1AM grip, wireless remote, video cable, USB vable, HDMI cable, shoulder strap, etc.

Buy Sony Alpha A230Y 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization and 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses

Via CNet via Foto Actualidad

Sony A500, A550, A850 leaked online

Someone in Sony must be excited to get the company's new cameras out. Previously, we reported the TX1 and WX1, two upcoming superzoom compacts, were prematurely published on an online retailer's site. Now, the Japanese firm itself has let loose three dSLRs model names on its US-based product registration page.

We caught wind of this news from camera blog 1001noisycameras. Note that the highlighted portion in the picture above shows DSLRA500, A550 and A850. The trio has caused quite a stir on the Web, especially the A850 which is suspected to succeed the popular DSLR-A700, an enthusiast-oriented dSLR.


Via cnet/Crave

Nikon 2009 / 2010 DSLR Roadmap Leaked

August 4 introduction: (Apparently the end of July presentation is for compact cameras)

• Nikon D3000
• Nikon D300s with Full-HD movie 24 fps, improved AF, self timer + mirror-up, cf + sd-slot
• AF-S DX 17-65/3.2-4 G VR with 72(!) mm filter

October 15 presentation:

• Nikon D700x with 24.5 MP, Full-HD movie 24 fps, improved AF and self timer + mirror-up
• AF-S Nikkor 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (The FX-dream-walk-around-lens?)
• AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (What everybody waited for! 82 mm filter, 1530 g)
• AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
• AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G (No VR?)

Q1/2010:

• AF-S Nikkor 14-28mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
• AF-S Nikkor 120-450mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II (Replacement for 80-400? 82 mm, 1480 g)

Q2/2010:

• Nikon D4 with 15.7 MP, improved 1 EV, Full HD-movie 30fps
• Nikon D400 with 13.8 MP, improved 1 EV, Full HD-movie 24fps

Q3/2010:

• AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4G VR (On the waiting list for many!)
• AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/5.6G VR (Have been missing a long time!)
• AF-S Nikkor 70-240mm f/3.5-4.5G VR (The missing medium size telezoom!)
• AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2G DC (A small surprise. No VR?)
• AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/4G VR
• AF-S DX Nikkor 60-95mm f/2G VR (The DX dream-telezoom!)
• AF-S DX Nikkor 17-60mm f/2.8G VR (Replacing 17-55 with addition of VR)
• Nikon Coolpix P1DX with DX 12.3 MP stabilised sensor, 28-85/3.5-5.6 zoom (comparable to FX, actually 18-56), 2.9 inch 920k-display, movable upwards for macro.

Q4/2010:

• Nikon D4X with 30.2 MP with 1 EV improved sensitivity

Via Cameratown, NikonRumors

Two New Entry-level Nikon DSLRs

After the announcement of the swivel-screen hobbyist DSLR Nikon D5000, the entry level photography enthusiasts must be looking for something slimmer and easier to use. Just then, images of Nikon D3000 and D300s were leaked out on the web stating that they are the upcoming DSLR cameras from Nikon.

Lenstip guys believe that Nikon D3000 would be a scaled down version of Nikon D5000. The scaled down means that there won't be the D5000 exclusive swivel-LCD screen in D3000 DSLR. Also, the HDMI and built-in microphone will not exist in D3000.

Along with that, NikonRumors carried images of upcoming Nikon D300s body meant for entry-level DSLR enthusiasts. This new D300s, assumed to be without microphone, is a close match to existing Nikon D300 model. It's being speculated that D300s would be capable of recording 720p HD video content, have a quiet shutter mode, would be able to shoot continuously at eight frames per second and have an SD storage support.

There's no official announcement from Nikon on these cameras. Also, no information about the approximate pricing is available as of now.

Via TechTree India

Bua a Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

Canon 1D Mark IV DSLR Camera specs rumors surface

Specs include a 1.3x crop sensor for 16-megapixel images, sRAW1 format for 8-megapixel images and an ISo sensitivity of 50 to 26,500. The supposed beta tester reveals that the camera has a burst shooting mode that’s faster than the 1D Mark III and has a super fast autofocus as well.

Other features include a 3-inch LCD screen, video recording, and ergonomically arranged buttons and controls. We already heard about an August release date for this model, so if these specs are real and there are beta models in tester’s hands, that date is looking more and more likely.

Specs:

• 1.3 crop
• Images ~16MP
• ISO 50-26500
• 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
• 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

Via SlashGear, Photography Bay

Nikon D300S Specs and Screenshots Leaked

The D300 is Nikon’s top-level DX camera, meaning that, unless you opt for full frame, you won’t get a better camera. The D300 debuted alongside the flagship D3 back in 2007, and as the D3 has spawned the D3x, we’re not surprised to learn that there will be an upgraded D300.

Video will probably be the weird Motion JPEG found in the D90 and D5000. Here’s the relevant section:

Movie
Frame size (pixels) 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps
File format AVI
Compression format Motion-JPEG
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a frame is possible (Tripod mode)
Audio Sound can be recorded via built-in or optional external microphone; sensitivity can be adjusted
Maximum length 5 min (1,280 x 720 pixels), 20 min (640 x 424, 320 x 216 pixels)

Interestingly, the sensor will be the same 12MP size of the current D300

Via Wired via Nikon Rumors

Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds leaked

Based on the leaked Olympus E-P1 photo, the camera will be released with a 17mm, f2.8 prime lens. It will have the Art Filters introduced with the E-30 and now available on the E-620 as well, and also the Intelligent Auto mode.

Olympus’ E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera has shown up in the wild, complete with a a 17mm f2.8 prime lens. Details regarding the camera are scant - in fact these images are pretty much all we have to go on - but it’s suggested that Olympus will release the E-P1 in July this year.

Via SlashGear, 43rumors

Sony a500 and a550 rumored

sonystyle.ca offers some interesting choices when you attempt to register your new Sony camera:

DSLRA350KCF
DSLRA380L
DSLRA380S
DSLRA500
DSLRA500S
DSLRA550
DSLRA550S
DSLRA700
DSLRA700P
DSLRA900

Via http://photorumors.com/

Pentax K-7 more info

Via PhotoRumors.com via DSLRMagazine/translation.

* Pentax K-7 will be the top of the line DLSR
* it will be an APS-C camera
* it will be able to use medium format lenses (developed for the upcoming Pentax 645) with an adapter
* it will have a optical glass pentaprism (Hoya), upper LCD and dial to choose professional modes, with central lock
* no built-in flash
* it might incorporate the possibility of showing simultaneously (on the optical viewfinder) information about other functions, such as live histogram or even… Live-View and video with the mirror lockup (wow!).

More Pentax K-7 pictures

I just found a set of pictures around the net, here they are for your viewing pleasure. Also some more specs details below the pictures.






Rumored / estimated official announcement: May 21st 2009

Rumored features

Maximum ISO 6400
Lowest ISO 50
5fps burst at 6Megapixel resolution
Viewfinder magnification 100%
Improved body insulation
Mirror lock up
Live View and HD video (FullHD resolution not confirmed)
Microphone input jack
Improved image stabilization system
New 77 point metering
Live view with 77 point AF
Improved 11+9 spot AF
Larger 3 inch 920000 dot LCD
Shutter speed min 1/8000
Flash sync 1/250
LCD screen not swiveling
Body width less than K20D, height and grip larger

Pentax K-7 rumored/leaked specs

Photorumors com has a pretty good looking set of specs of the K-7 (yes, it's with the hyphen), the upcoming upper segment DSLR from Pentax.

Camera Name:	Pentax K-7 (It Is “K Hyphen Seven” - *No* “D” Letter and *With* the Hyphen)
Dimensions (by Measurement, Not Factory Specs):	96mm (H) x 130.5mm (W) x D1-D3* *D1 = 67.5mm, from Flange to Grip Rear *D2 = 74.5mm, from Grip Front to Grip Rear *D3 = 76.5mm, from RTF Front to Grip Rear Remark: Neck Strap Buckles, Eyecup, Hotshoe Cap and Rubber Covers are All Ignored Amazingly Truly Compact! Especially for an Upper Grade DSLR Body! (RTF is Far Less Protruding Than Previous Models, Too)
Sensor Format:	APS-C, Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Mount:	Pentax KAF-3 (Crippled K-mount, Support Both Body Driven “Screw-Type” AF and SDM)
Viewfinder Coverage and Magnification:	>95% and/or >0.95X ( by my Best Measurement and Estimation - It could be 100% *and* 1.0X

Check the full Pentax K-7 specs listing at Photo Rumors.

NikonRumors on Nikon at PMA 2009

NikonRumors has a recap on the rumors around Nikon's product announcements on PMA09.

• D400 - to be released by July 2009
• New entry level Nikon DLSR
• New Nikon flash SB-700
  
• Lenses?