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Ricoh has rolled out a firmware update version 1.37 for the Ricoh GXR system including the GXR body, GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5, GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO, RICOH LENS S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, and RICOH LENS P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The new firmware update addresses the following:
1. The focus setting may not be reflected properly if the shooting mode is manually set to [S] mode (Shutter priority mode) in the [Edit My Settings] menu.
2. S10 owners get an additional bug fix related to the One-Press M Mode function.
You can download the Ricoh GXR firmware update version 1.37 here for free.
[Ricoh]
Olympus America has unveiled the pricing for the Olympus E-PL3 a.k.a Olympus PEN Lite. The 12-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera features a fast auto-focus, a tilt-able rear screen, a flash hot-shoe, an accessory port, an in-body image stabilization and a selection of Art Filters. The Olympus E-PL3 will be launched in September 2011 in two different configurations; a zoom kit including the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm lens and a prime kit including the 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens. The estimated street price for each kit is US$699.99. [PhotographyBLOG]
The Sony CyberShot DSC TX55 digital camera is claimed to be the world´s thinnest camera with Full HD video. Measuring at only 12.2mm thick, the camera features a 16.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and a super-size 3.3-inch Xtra Fine OLED wide touch-screen, which is perfect for showing off your photos and movie clips with incredible detail.
The compact digicam also adopts the new “By Pixel Super Resolution” technology that boosts zoom range to 10x without quality loss at the image sensor’s maximum resolution. Available in black, silver, purple and red, the Sony CyberShot TX55 will be available from September 2011 for an estimated retail price of about 400 Euro (around US$580). See more pictures after the jump. Read more…
Sigma has rolled out new firmware upgrades for the Sigma DP1x and DP2x large-sensor compact cameras. The firmware update version 1.02 for the Sigma DP1x addresses the following:
- Capture priority mode is incorporated
- RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording is incorporated
- High AF speed is enhanced
- Functions related to focus frame is enhanced
- Image quality of the LCD monitor is improved
- Enlarge Display function when in AF is added
- Switching focus mode order is changed to enhance the integration with the DP2x
- A phenomenon which produced noise under certain conditions is fixed
The firmware update version 1.01 for the DP2x brings the following improvements:
- RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording is incorporated
- Functions related to focus frame is enhanced
- A phenomenon which produced noise under certain conditions is fixed
Click these links to download both firmware updates.
The Sigma DP1x firmware update version 1.02.
The Sigma DP2x firmware update version 1.01.
The Sony Handycam DCR-SX21E is a new Standard Definition camcorder with a 57x optical zoom and the SteadyShot image stabilization. This video recorder also offers an Extended Zoom range function that boosts maximum magnification to an incredible 67x with virtually no visible degradation. This video recorder also features the SteadyShot image stabilization, a flip-out 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display, and an Intelligent Auto mode that recognizes up to 18 different scene combinations – from portraits and landscapes to night views. The Sony Handycam DCR-SX21E will be available from early September 2011. More pictures after the jump. Read more…
The Sony Handycam DCR-SR21E is an easy-to-use ultra-zoom camcorder with a 57x optical zoom and the SteadyShot electronic image stabilization. This video camera is able to record up to 61-hour of Standard Definition video on its built-in 80GB hard disk drive. The high-power 57x Optical Zoom lens by Sony delivers frame-filling close-ups with superb image quality. And if you want to get closer still, Extended Zoom boosts maximum magnification to an incredible 67x with virtually no visible degradation. The SteadyShot image stabilization keeps things crisp and clear, reducing the effect of camera shake when you’re shooting handheld. Focus, exposure, colour and other settings are adjusted automatically, while menus and settings are accessed with a joystick located next to the articulated 2.7-inch monitor. The Sony Handycam DCR-SR21E will be launched in September 2011. No word on pricing at this time. Stay tuned for more updates. [Press Release]
