Hasselblad "Stellar" digital Camera is exactly the same of Sony RX100

Hasselblad announced a camera called Stellar, which is the clone of Sony RX100 with extremely high price US$1958. The big addition to the Stellar is its handgrip.

For detailed specifications, refer to Sony RX100.

Sony Plans to make 5 new Cameras

Recently, Sony Alpha Rumors website published a news that Sony will make 5 new A mount cameras. There will be three models of APS-C format and 2 full frame, but there is no information about the new cameras except the α79. about Sony α79. α79 will be officially on sale in early 2014 (Date unknown).  The camera will be an A-mount mirror-less camera. The current Internet circulated the expected specifications, and indicated it is 90% accurate.

Sony α79

 
About Sony α79:

•      A new generation of 32 million pixel Exmor HD sensor, APS-C frame
•      4GB Memory
•      A completely non-anti-AF focus system, 480-point AF
•      Equipped with a 4.0 megapixel EVF
•      Continuous shooting speed 8-14 frames / sec.
•      Magnesium alloy body

      

Panasonic Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera GX7 Pictures Leaked

GX7 pictures leaked out as shown on 43rumors.com

Specification listed by 43rumors.com

- It has a Magnesium body and comes in full black or black-silver.
- It has an on sensor stabilization (first ever for Pana).
- Same video quality as the GH3
- Shutter speed up to 1/8000
- 5fps (4fps with continuous A)
- it can focus also in very dark conditions
- Tiltable 2,76 Million Dot EVF
- Tiltable 3 inch LCD (1,04 Million dots)
- Integrated WiFi and NFC
- Focus peaking
- Stereo Mic
- Shipment in September
- Body only price 1.000 Euro
- There will be two kit version. One with 14-42 and one with 20mm lens.
So has Panaosnic FINALLY listened to the demands? Is Panasonic the one who will deliver THE definitive Micro 4/3 body? It is not going  to have that incredible Olympus 5-Axis IS but could have on sensor IS. Looks good and I guess we will find out soon enough on the reality of it as well as the pricing.

Sony Honami Cell Phone

Sony will launch a revolutionary camera phone that will put CyberShot camera element into the phone. The first code-named "Honami" Sony i1 phone is also expected to be coming out on September IFA. Rumors Honami phone can use different lenses to enhance recording capabilities, and more recently the rumors indicated that it can use a NEX lens! Sony Honami phone specifications and photos have been out, 1/2.3 inch 20 million pixel sensor as a selling point, the body is 5 inch Full HD screen Android phone, equipped with the latest Snapdragon 800 SoC. 

Panasonic Announces Lumix DMC-FZ70 60x SuperZoom Camera

The DMC-FZ70 featuers a 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor, 16.1 Megapixels High Sensitivity MOS sensor, a 20-1,200mm f/2.8-5.9 (35mm equivalent) lens with image stabilization. Key specifications included 60x 20-1200mm F2.8-5.9 lens, 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, 1080i60 HD video and raw shooting.  Here is the official announcement:

Digital Still Camera
DMC-FZ70(FZ72)

LUMIX DMC-FZ70(FZ72) with No.1 Zoom Power in the Industry*
20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom**
Realizing Handheld 1200mm Shooting and High Speed Response

* As a digital camera as of July 18, 2013
** 35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm

 

Panasonic is proud to introduce the new DMC-FZ70(FZ72) from the LUMIX’s popular FZ series that packs a powerful optical zoom and superior controllability including manual operation over photo and full-HD video recording. The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) features exceptionally versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) making it possible to capture dynamic landscape and wild animals or birds distant away. The powerful 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) can be increased its power to 120x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom. Furthermore, the Tele Conversion Lens (sold separately) extends the zoom ratio to 1.7x to pull the subject far off even closer with minimum deterioration of image quality.

Newly integrated 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and the advanced image processor Venus Engine feature high speed response and high quality image even in high sensitivity recording. It contributes to the high speed burst shooting at 9 fps in full resolution* and the Light Speed AF to catch the most fleeting shooting opportunities together with the quick start-up time of approx. 0.9 sec.

The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) records 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) full-HD video recording** in AVCHD / MP4 with highly realistic stereo sound. The sound quality is dramatically improved thanks to the newly developed Wind Shield Zoom Microphone that minimizes wind noise by approx.70%*** compared with the predecessor. The powerful 60x optical zoom and the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode powerfully suppresses blur even in video recording.

A variety of special effects that add fun to shooting experience are also integrated in DMC-FZ70(FZ72) – Creative Panorama, Creative Control and Creative Retouch featuring a total of max. 15 attractive filter effects****. Combined with unique angle of view from 20-1200mm that DMC-FZ70(FZ72) offer, these creative options and the P/A/S/M mode offer users unlimited ways of expression in both photo and video.

Adopting hot shoe and high compatibility with a variety of optional accessories, the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) totally reverses the perception that a palm-sized digital compact camera can do.

* Max. 3 images.
** Sensor output is 30fps (NTSC) / 25fps (PAL).
*** In light breeze with wind speeds of 3 meters per second.
**** Some modes of Creative Control cannot be used in Creative Panorama and Creative Retouch.
- Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in some European / Asian areas.
- Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
- You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

1. 20mm Ultra Wide-Angle, Powerful 60x Optical Zoom Lens
with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) features stunningly versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm) making it possible to capture dynamic landscape and wild animals or birds distant away. Comprising 14 elements in 12 groups, including 6 aspherical lenses with 9 aspherical surfaces and 3 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly compact body while delivering exceptional optical performance suppressing distortion at wide end and color bleeding at tele end. The 20mm ultra wide angle lens captures approx. 140% wider angle of view compared with a 24mm angle of view. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively suppresses hand-shake vibration. The angular width that the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) can compensate is more than 200% wider than the predecessor DMC-FZ60(FZ62) at the tele-end, which realizes handheld 1200mm super telephoto shooting.

Thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC- FZ70(FZ72) which extends the zoom ratio up to 120x equivalent maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. In addition, the zoom ratio can further be extended when combined this Intelligent Zoom with a Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LT55 (sold separately) which captures the cratered surface of the moon clearly.

2. Recording 1,920 x 1,080 Full-HD Video with Stunningly Clear Sound

The LUMIX DMC-FZ70(FZ72) is versatile not only in its optical performance but also its photo / video hybrid shooting capability. The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) records high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60i (NTSC, sensor output 30fps) / 50i (PAL, sensor output 25fps) videos in AVCHD (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. The AVCHD format excels in the compatibility with AV equipment like HDTVs or Blu-ray Disc players and the video can be played back by just inserting an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card or by connecting with mini HDMI cable. A special, separate button on the top lets the user instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to make any extra settings. Alternately, user can choose MP4 at 30p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL) for video recording, which has higher compatibility with PCs.

The recorded videos come with the highly realistic Dolby® Digital and its sound quality is further improved with DMC-FZ70(FZ72) thanks to the newly developed Wind Shield Zoom Microphone that minimizes wind noise by approx. 70% compared with the predecessor DMC-FZ60(FZ62) . Externally, the special sealed structure prevents wind from hitting the microphone directly and the draft structure suppresses retention of air internally. As a result, the sound is clear, comfortable to listen even it was recorded on a windy day. With a substantial increase in volume by approx. 50%, the microphone boasts better S/N ratio to suppress noise in quiet circumstances to catch the target sound.

In addition, the powerful 60x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S. is available in video recording, too. The Active Mode is equipped with DMC-FZ70(FZ72) that encourages active video recording at wide angle such as shooting while walking without causing deterioration of image quality. The popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available in video recording.

[For European PAL and Some Other Areas]
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
[For Other Areas]
• Motion pictures in [MP4] can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class* with "Class 4" or higher when recording videos.
* SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

3. New 16.1-Megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
for High Speed Response and High Picture Quality

The 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is newly integrated in DMC-FZ70(FZ72). Together with the high performance image processing LSI Venus Engine, it elevates the response, sensitivity and image quality of the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) even to the higher level. Integrating the high speed digital signal output technology, the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) shoot 9 fps in 16.1-megapixel full resolution* with mechanical shutter and 5 fps with continuous AF. It also contributes to the Light Speed AF. Together with the quick start-up time of approx. 0.9 sec, the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) never misses the most fleeting shooting opportunities.

* Max. 3 images.

4. Intuitive Control in Shooting-style Design

The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) is equipped with 0.2-inch EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) that features 202,000-dot equivalent high resolution, 100% field of view. Thanks to the increased frame rate from 30 fps to max. 60 fps, image lag is also minimized making it suitable for shooting fast-moving subject under strong sunlight. The 3.0-inch 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with AR Coating and wide viewing angle assures comfortable monitoring in severe shooting position in various conditions of circumstance.

Full manual control is available with DMC-FZ70(FZ72) for advanced users to enjoy more creative photography. With its P/A/S/M mode, users can enjoy creative shooting expressing their intention not only in photo but also in video.

5. Creative Panorama, Creative Control and Creative Retouch

The DMC-FZ70(FZ72) integrates a variety of artistic functions that adds fun to digital photography. Taking advantage of the unique angle of view from 20mm to 1200mm, the way of expression is unlimited.

With the Creative Panorama function, it is possible to shoot a horizontal / vertical panoramic image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture and to put on a filter effect of Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Soft Focus, Star Filter and One Point Color.

The Creative Control and Creative Retouch features a total of 15 filter effects – Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter and One Point Color. The Creative Control lets users shoot with a filter effect while checking how it makes difference on the picture, which can be used for video recording, too*. The Creative Retouch enables applying a filter effect on the picture even after shooting in camera.

* Soft Focus and Star Filter cannot be used in video recording.

6. Rich Options for Further Expandability

For more advanced creative freedom, the DMC-FZ70(FZ72) is equipped with a hot shoe and compatibility with a variety of optional various accessories.

Tele Conversion Lens (1.7x): DMW-LT55
Close-up Lens: DMW-LC55
Conversion Lens Adaptor: DMW-LA8
MC Protector: DMW-LMCH55
ND Filter: DMW-LNDH55
PL Filter: DMW-LPL55
External Flash: DMW-FL220 (GN22) / DMW-FL360L (GN36) / DMW-FL360 (GN36) / DMW-FL500 (GN50)
Battery Pack: DMW-BMB9
Carrying Case / Bag: DMW-BAG2, DMW-CG2, DMW-CZ18

7. Other Features

- iA (Intelligent Auto) mode
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode
- 3D Photo mode

• The "AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
• This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC/SDXC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
• If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Some accessories are not available in some countries.
• The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Panasonic GX7 Patent Application

Digifotopro website recently published a Panasonic Micro 4/3 single-camera patent applications. The camera uses 18 million pixel sensor with anti-shake device, built-in EVF, and flipped LCD screen. The special is that it will have a built-in EVF that can be flipped. if true, this will be the first single-camera has this feature. GX7 is expected in August.

Canon Annouced the EOS 70D APS-C DSLR

Canon announced the new EOS 70D DSLR. The press release is stated as follows:

Canon Introduces The New And Powerful EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera Featuring Instant And Accurate Focusing Of Still Images And Video

Designed to Change the Way Photographers Capture Images and Video, New Camera Features Newly-Developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology, Built-in Wireless Capability, 20.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and More
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 2, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the high-performance EOS 70D Digital SLR camera - bringing advanced features to photo enthusiasts looking for a step up from their entry-level digital SLRs. Featuring an innovative new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system for instant and precise focusing of video as well as still images, the EOS 70D also provides outstanding image quality and performance thanks to its new 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Canon's superb DIGIC 5+ Image Processor.
Canon's newly-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a phase-detection autofocus (AF) technology on the camera's image sensor plane, enables users to shoot video with the new EOS 70D close to the quality of a video shot with a camcorder. Dual Pixel CMOS AF employs a revolutionary CMOS sensor on which all of the effective pixels are able to perform both still imaging and phase-detection AF simultaneously to achieve dramatically improved AF performance over other EOS cameras during Live View shooting and when shooting video.
Compared with Canon's conventional Live View AF systems, Dual Pixel CMOS AF realizes shorter focusing times, exceptional tracking performance and smoother autofocusing during video shooting. And, because Live View shooting can be used in a manner similar to using the camera's viewfinder, the fast and smooth AF performance allows users to concentrate more attention on the subject and composing the photo when shooting. Dual Pixel CMOS AF also supports 103¹ models of EF lenses (including many earlier models), enhancing a photographer's creative options as well as maximizing the benefit of Dual Pixel CMOS AF in a variety of situations.
"The new EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is a game-changing DSLR model that incorporates advanced features for high-quality still and video capture and intuitive operation that allows photographers to evolve their creative vision from shooting still images to shooting moving images," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "This camera's outstanding image quality combined with built-in wireless technology and popular creative functions and filters makes it easy to turn photos into works of art and share them immediately."

Wireless Connectivity

The EOS 70D Digital SLR camera's built-in wireless transmitter offers users several connectivity options to easily share their images. With the download of the free EOS Remote app² from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, users can connect to both iOS^® or Android^™ smartphones and tablets³ to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from their camera to their device. They can also control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO from their smartphone. This camera also has the ability to connect directly to Canon's iMAGE GATEWAY⁴, making photos easily accessible and ready to share on social networking sites. In addition, the EOS 70D has the ability to connect wirelessly to computers, DLNA devices, Wi-Fi Certified^® Canon cameras and wireless PictBridge⁵ compatible printers, such as the PIXMA MG6320 Wireless Photo All-In-One printer model.

Superb Still Performance

Featuring a new 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Canon's superb DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, as well as an extensive ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to 25,600), the EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is capable of producing sharp, detailed images, even in low-light conditions. And with high-speed continuous shooting of up to 7.0 frames per second (fps) united with a 19-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision f/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point), it allows photographers to easily capture accurately focused fast moving subjects. In addition, the camera's Scene Intelligent Auto Mode delivers optimized photos and offers outstanding scene detection for amazing results even when shooting in low light.
The EOS 70D also incorporates a 63-zone Dual Layer IFCL (Intelligent Focus, Color & Luminance) AE metering system which enhances accurate exposures by minimizing random metering errors caused by varying subject colors and light sources. Other useful features include a built-in Electronic Level Function, Manual WB settings and AF Microadjustment.

Enhanced EOS Full HD Movie Mode for Professional Quality Video

With Canon's new Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and Movie Servo AF, the camera provides continuous phase-detection AF during video recording for quick and accurate focus tracking of moving subjects in the central 80 percent of the imaging area. While shooting with any of Canon's Stepping Motor (STM) lenses, such as the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, motor noise from the lens is significantly reduced so the camera will only capture the stereo sound of the scene being recorded. For added flexibility, the EOS 70D Digital SLR camera also features a built-in stereo microphone with manual audio level adjustment and an attenuator function to reduce audio clipping, an accessory jack for external stereo microphones and Video Snapshot mode with editing for expanded video shooting options. When users select the EOS Movie Mode, the EOS 70D offers the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD video up to 30 fps in either ALL-I or IPB codecs with optional embedded time code, matching the flexibility of other current EOS cameras such as the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, and EOS 6D models.

Expanding Creativity

The EOS 70D Digital SLR camera provides advanced amateur photographers and photo hobbyists looking to hone their creative and technical skills with an innovative range of in-camera imaging features such as High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight Control modes that allow for expanded creativity. The new camera is also equipped with built-in RAW Image Processing and Image Resizing functions.
When any one of the seven Creative Filters is applied in Live View, users can preview the effect of the filter on the three-inch Vari-Angle Touch Screen monitor without having to shoot the image first. Users can pick from effects such as Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature and choose the one that best expresses their creative vision before or after the image is captured.
All of these features, when combined with a high-resolution Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II with intuitive touch controls featuring multi-touch operation and Touch AF, make it the ideal camera choice for photographers looking for the best in imaging technology.
The EOS 70D is compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses as well as SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) cards.

Availability

The EOS 70D Digital SLR camera is scheduled to be available in September 2013 for an estimated retail price of $1199.00 for the body alone and $1349.00 bundled with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens or $1549.00 bundled with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Also available will be a new Battery Grip BG-E14 that conveniently accepts up to two LP-E6 battery packs or a set of six AA batteries for an estimated retail price of $270.00.
For more information about the Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera, the full list of product specifications and compatible lenses, visit www.usa.canon.com/eos.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $40 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2012† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2013. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Availability, prices, and specifications of all products are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
¹ As of July 2, 2013.
² This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
³ Compatible with iOS version 5.1/6.0 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0 or later. Data charges may apply.
⁴ One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM.
⁵ PictBridge (Wireless LAN) certified printer is required.