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1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens Coming Soon / Listed on Nikon USA website

Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens listed on Nikon USA website and we hope that Nikon will soon announce the 32mm f/1.2 lens, The lens has not been officially released, but new press images are already listed on Nikon USA website.

Nikon USA Website

Pentax APS-C Compact and New DSLRs Coming Soon

Ricoh APS--C Sensor

Pentax may announce APS-C sensor compact (GRD V) and K-3 and K-3s DSLRs on April 2013, the  K-3 and K-3s will feature a 24Mp APS-C sensor and the cost of upcoming APS-C compact from Pentax is rumored to be around $600-$700.

We have suggested camera list from readers that may arrive very soon

  • GRD V with a APS-C sensor / Or a with a new name on April
  • APS-C – K-3 and K-3s – on April
  • 645DII – on June

Also See
Pentax MX-1 at DxOMark Lab
Ricoh GRD V Coming with APS-C Sensor
Pentax K-3 Coming with 24MP APS-C Sensor

Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X100S

Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X100S, take a look at the high-end APS-C sensor compact specification comparison and share your thoughts with us.

Nikon A vs Fuji X100S

Sensor

Nikon uses Sensor of Nikon 7000 / D5100 DSLR ,

The fujifilm features newly developed X-Trans CMOS sensor, the fujifilm X100s sensor is completly redesigned and features Phase AF points within the sensor

so you get a approx 4 year old sensor technology in Nikon coolpix A, I don’t know why Nikon used old 16Mp sensor since it already have high performance 24Mp APS-C sensor from Sony and Toshiba.

Lens

Fujifilm features better / bright lens compared to Nikon coolpix A.

No-Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)Both Camera features No-Optical low pass filter.

Auto Focus –

Nikon features Contrast detect AF system, for still and video mode.

The Fujifilm X100s features Phase AF + Contrast AF (Hybrid AF), the Fuji X100s offers 0.08 second of AF Speed.

During Movie mode Fujifilm X100s Phase-detect AF effective for movie shooting.

Top Continuous Shooting Speed Fujifilm features fast continuous shooting speed.

Video Mode

Fujfilm X100s offers you 1080p 60fps Full HD recording with Phase AF, Nikon coolpix A is limited to 30fps at Full HD mode and have contrast detect AF.

14bit RAW Support – both features 14bit RAW Support

Price Difference – Fujifilm X100S will cost you approx $250+ compared to Nikon coolpix A

Conclusion

Based on specification comparison review we recommend Fujifilm X100S.

Buy Fujifilm X100S from Amazon
Buy Nikon Coolpix A from Amazon

Sony NEX 7n Rumored Specification, Coming on April 2013

Sony NEX 7n New CameraSony NEX7n may be announced on April 2013 according to latest rumors, the camera will feature advance Hybrid AF,touch screen and WiFi but No in-built GPS.

Sony NEX 7n Major Specification

  •   New 24 Megapixel APS-C sensor with better dynamic range
  •   3, 8 Million dot EVF
  •   touchscreen
  •   Hybrid Contrast and Phase Detection AF
  •   Tri Navi design reviewed
  •   Focus Peaking will be much improved with choice of colors
  •   Wifi, but no GPS on board.
  •   Same size and form factor of the current NEX-7 but with a minor redesign

we will update you soon as we get any new information.

source-SAR

Canon 70D Coming on March 22, 2013

Canon 70DJust few days ago Japanese photographic magazine Nippon said that Canon 70D is coming on March 2013, (see the full list of predictions here) , Now according to latest rumors coming from different sources Canon is expected to announce Canon 70D on March 22 2013.

Invites for press March 21, 2013 in the Czech Republic, can be seen below.

Canon 70D Press invite+ 1 More invite

See previous rumors related to Canon 70D

Source – CR http://bit.ly/YBTTAy

Nikon Coolpix A Announced

Nikon Coolpix ANikon Coolpix A is a camera with a big WOW factor, it features 16.2MP ‘DX’ format CMOS sensor, 28mm fixed F2.8 lens, no optical low-pass filter for super sharp images and standard ISO range of 100-6400, expandable upto 12,800 and 25,600. take a look at the major specification below

Nikon Coolpix A Major Specification

  • 16.2MP ‘DX’ format CMOS sensor
  • 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) F2.8 lens
  • ISO 100-6400 (with 12,800 and 25,600 equivalent extension settings)
  • 3.0″ 920k dot LCD
  • 14-bit uncompressed NEF Raw shooting capability
  • Up to 4fps continuous shooting
  • 1080p movies at 24, 25 or 30fps
  • i-TTL compatible hotshoe

The all-glass 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) prime lens has an f/2.8 aperture, allowing users to shoot with a shallow depth of field to blur backgrounds for professional-looking photos. Even when the sun goes down, the lens offers the ability to turn a fleeting glance into a flattering moonlit portrait with just a press of the shutter. Always ready for the spontaneous moment, the camera’s quick AF performance and 4 frames-per-second (fps) burst help users to consistently capture any moment with outstanding image quality.

COOLPIX A also offers advanced settings to allow shooters to have complete creative control to master nearly any shooting situation. With multiple Scene Modes, a familiar manual focus ring, full manual exposure controls (P,S,A,M), and the ability to shoot RAW/NEF image files, even a simple snapshot can be transformed into artistic expression.

The COOLPIX A will be available in March 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1099.95 and will be offered in Black and Silver.

Aptina Enters into Patent License Agreement with Sony

For those who don’t know AptinaToday Aptina is one of the major rising brand in sensor manfecturing, Nikon 1 series camera uses sensor made by Aptina, According to latest news release issued today via businesswire, Aptina announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.

Press Release
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptina today announced that it has signed a patent cross-license agreement with Sony, which provides each company with access to the other’s patent portfolio.

Aptina and Sony have built industry leading patent portfolios that include seminal image sensor patents covering image capture and processing methods. These technologies are fundamental to the world’s growing image sensor industry, with sales of over two billion units annually, and found in almost every consumer electronics device including smart phones, automobiles, tablets, televisions, gaming platforms, medical equipment and digital cameras.

This cross-license agreement enables these two innovation leaders to operate freely and use each other’s patented inventions to advance the pace of development for cameras and other imaging applications. The cooperation fostered by the cross-license reinforces the ability of both companies to provide compelling imaging solutions to their customers.

“Patents and innovation are a critical component of Aptina’s strategy, and Aptina’s patent portfolio is the largest and strongest in the image sensor industry,” said Bob Gove, President and CTO of Aptina. “We believe that this powerful blend will advance technology to realize our goal of enabling consumers to capture beautiful images and visual information.”

Aptina, the foundational CMOS imaging company, began within Micron Technology in 2001 with acquisitions of early CMOS imaging companies Photobit and then Avago Technologies’ image sensor business. Aptina became an independent company in 2009. Aptina delivers advanced CMOS imaging solutions to all major imaging markets and is the leading supplier in many markets including the rapidly growing automotive market.