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New Pentax K-7 silver-colored limited-edition model

HOYA announces the Pentax K-7 Limited Silver digital SLR camera, marketed in a limited quantity of 1,000 sets. The special-edition model comes with a silver-colored body and the SR lettering is in a special gold color. Furthermore, the K-7 Limited Silver comes equipped with a "golden section ratio" focusing screen, and the LCD monitor on the camera's back panel is protected with a reinforced glass plate, which is highly shock- and scratch-resistant making this K-7 even more durable and dependab...

Canon REBEL T1i / 500D firmware version 1.1.0

Canon releases firmware update version 1.1.0 for the REBEL T1i / 500D digital SLR camera. This update incorporates the following fixes and improvements: • Enhances the reliability of Live View shooting • Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, English, and Swedish menu screens

Nikon releases Nikon D3S firmware update ver. 1.01

Nikon releases the first firmware update for the D3S digital SLR camera. Version 1.01 offers these fixes and improvements: • Movie recording specifications have been modified • Histogram is no longer displayed in live view tripod mode while movies are recorded • Camera monitor turns off during movie recording • Monitor turns on when EG-D2 is disconnected • Simplified Chinese menus/help have been revised • Problems with some memory cards now resolved ...

Canon unveils 18 Megapixel EOS Rebel T2i / 550D

Canon announces the EOS Rebel T2i / 550D digital SLR camera equipped with a newly developed 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The camera includes a variety of new features, including: 3.7 fps shooting, an ISO range of 100-6400, a 63-zone Dual Layer Metering System, and DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor. Furthermore it offers Full HD 1080p video with manual exposure, selectable frame rates and a new external microphone input. Availability is planned for March; the body will sell for $799.99; a kit with th...

Pentax launches three new digital compact cameras

Pentax announces 3 new digital cameras; most distinctive is the Optio I-10 with a design inspired by classic SLR cameras. The I-10 features a wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens (28mm-140mm equiv.), a 12.1 megapixel sensor, a 2.7" LCD, and HD video capture at 720p and 30 FPS. The Optio I-10 is remote control compatible (sold separately) and will ship in February for $299.95. Pentax also introduces the Optio H90, the first model in the new Optio H line for $179.95. The most affordable is the new Op...

THK adds Teleconverters, Ball Heads and Tripods

THK Photo Products introduces three new KENKO Teleconverters: the TelePlus PRO 300 AF 2.0X DGX, MC4 AF 1.4X DGX and the MC7 AF 2.0X DGX. These new Teleconverters are available for Canon EOS (EF, not EF-S) and Nikon AF. Furthermore, THK introduces two new SLIK Ball Heads, the SBH120 DQ and the SBH100 DQ both with Quick Release. Finally, THK also introduces four new lightweight SLIK Tripods, the models F143, F153, F630 and F740, all capable of holding lightweight digital SLR camera or consumer vi...

Olympus PEN E-P1 firmware update version 1.2

Olympus releases the second firmware update for the PEN E-P1 digital SLR camera. This update offers following improvements: • Reduced time of the MF ASSIST enlarged display to improve operability. • REC VIEW enabled when the monitor's backlight is set to off. ...

Canon updates EOS-1D (s) Mark III firmware

Canon releases a new firmware update for the EOS-1Ds Mark III (Version 1.2.0) and the EOS-1D Mark III (Version 1.3.0). The update incorporates the support for the WFT-E2 II wireless file transmitter that was released in December 2009. At the same time, firmware update Version 2.0.0 has been released for the WFT-E2 / E2A wireless file transmitter to support the EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR camera. If you are using the WFT-E2 / E2A with the EOS-1D Mark III or EOS-1Ds Mark III, you do not need to up...

Pentax weather-resistant 100mm F2.8 WR MACRO

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the smc PENTAX D-FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR lens designed for use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. This macro lens features a high-grade chipped-aluminum barrel, and its exterior design has been greatly refined from that of the existing D FA-series lenses to deliver a more sophisticated, exclusive appearance. The entire mechanism of the focus ring has been reviewed and upgraded to assure flawless manual-focus operation ...

Pentax releases K-x firmware update version 1.01

Pentax releases firmware version 1.01 for the K-x digital SLR camera. This update offers the following improvements: • Improved accuracy of Battery Level Indicator under specific conditions and improved stability for general performance • Added three kinds of particular effect shooting function (Pre-set 1,2 and 3) on [Cross Processing] • Added assignment of Cross Processing function to the green button ...