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Sony VG900 Full Frame Camcorder Image Leak

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Sony NEX-VG900

The Sony NEX-VG900 is expected to be announced tomorrow as a full frame camcorder with the NEX E-mount. The VG900 is rumored to include a 24MP full frame sensor and capture 1080×1920 video recording at 24p/60p courtesy of the AVCHD 2.0 codec.

While an A-mount adapter is rumored to be included with the VG900, I’m curious as to which lenses will be available with this camera given the increase in sensor size over the current NEX-VG20.

Additional rumored specs include a 3? LCD, XGA OLED EVF and price tag of $3,300.

[via Sony Alpha Rumors]

 

Impossible Instant Lab Aims to Turn iPhone Images Into Instant Prints

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Impossible Project iPhone Printer

Impossible Project has launched a Kickstarter campaign to build an instant Polaroid printer for your iPhone that prints images directly from your iPhone’s screen.

The design is rather straightforward.  Pull up an image on your iPhone.  Place the iPhone face down on the Impossible Instant Lab and press the shutter button on the Instant Lab.  Then, your print ejects from the Instant Lab.

Check out the overview in the Kickstarter project video below.  [Read more…]

Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens for 645D MF Camera

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Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens

The new Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens is designed for Pentax’s 645D medium format camera.  The 90mm lens offers an equivalent focal length of 71mm compared to a standard full frame camera.

The macro capabilities of this new lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x. The D FA 90mm lens features Pentax’s new HD coating for higher light transmittance and reduced reflection.  Additionally, the lens offers built-in Shake Reduction for up to 3.5 stops of compensation.

The Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR will retail for $4499.95.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED Lens Announced

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Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED Lens

The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens is a new super-telephoto lens designed for K-mount DSLRs and offers a 859mm equivalent focal length on crop-sensor cameras like the new Pentax K-5 II.  The new 560mm behemoth sports a new HD coating for higher light transmittance with reduced reflection for less flare and ghosting.

The new lens is also designated as an all weather lens with 29 special seals to prevent intrusion of dust and water.  The lens features a removable filter holder, which accommodates a 40.5mm circular polarizer that is included and can be rotated using a control ring.

The Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED lens retails for $6999.95 and should be available in December 2012.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Pentax DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM Lens Unveiled

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Pentax 18-270mm Lens

Pentax has unveiled its new DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens.  The 15x zoom lens covers a 27.5-414mm equivalent on Pentax’s crop sensor bodies like the new Pentax K-5 II.  The new 18-270mm lens features Pentax’s SDM AF system with a supersonic motor for faster AF speeds, along with two extra-low dispersion elements.

The DA 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 ED SDM lens offers a 1.6 ft. minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range.  The new lens should be available in November 2012 for $799.95.  Check availability on the new lens here at B&H Photo.

Pentax Q10 Officially Unveiled Along with New 15-45mm Lens and K-Mount Adapter

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Pentax Q10

The Pentax Q10 is a new Q-system mirrorless camera sporting a 12.4MP sensor and 1080p HD video capture.  The Q10 retails for $599.95 with a kit lens and should be available in October.  You can find the new Q10 here at B&H Photo.

Pentax Q10 Key Features

  • 12.4MP sensor
  • 1080/30p H.264 video
  • Sensor-based Shake Reduction
  • ISO 100-6400
  • 3-inch LCD
  • Built-in HDR

Along with the Q10, Pentax also announced a new 15-45mm f/2.8 lens, which covers an effective focal length on Q-system cameras of 83-249mm.  The new 15-45mm f/2.8 lens will be available in October for $299.95.  You can find the new Q-system lens here at B&H Photo.

Finally, Pentax unveiled a K-mount adapter for the Q system that allows you to use Pentax K-mount lenses on the tiny Q system cameras.  The 5.5x crop factor on the Pentax Q system means that using the new adapter with the Pentax 300mm f/4 ED[IF] SDM lens will yield an effective focal length of 1650mm on the Pentax Q10.

The new Pentax Adapter Q will be available later this year for $249.95.  You can pre-order the Adapter Q here at B&H Photo.