Monthly Archives: January 2016

Leica SL Typ 601 Review (DxOMark): Best-performing Leica to Date

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Kevin Carter has just posted a full review of the new announced Leica SL (Typ 601) (Adorama/ B&H) camera at the DxOMark.  Leica SL adopts one of the highest-resolution electronic viewfinders to date and marries this with a completely new body and lens mount with a 24-Mpix full-frame CMOS sensor. This new Leica camera achieved an overall DxOMark score of 88 points, just three points more than the Leica Q. Continue reading

Leica X-U (Typ 113) Announced, Price $2,950, Available for Pre-order

Leica X-U Typ 113

Leica X-U (Typ 113) was just officially announced! Featuring the high performance 16.5 MP APS-C format CMOS sensor and Leica Summilux 23mm f1.7 ASPH lens, The Leica X-U offers you the perfect combination of compact size, low weight, intuitive handling and exceptional picture quality.  The price is for $2,950, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
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Panasonic DMC-CM10 to be Announced on January 19

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM10 is coming! According to the latest rumors from DGI, this new smartphone-camera will be announced in Japan on January 19th and start shipping on February 25, 2016, to replace the current Panasonic DMC-CM1.. Here are first images of Panasonic DMC-CM10 leaked online. Continue reading

Pentax K-1 Sample Images

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Pentax K-1 with smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited • Image data: shutter speed: 1/320 sec., aperture: F8, ISO 100

The upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera is expected to be called Pentax K-1. Here are first several small size Pentax K-1 sample images already available online, posted by Pentax official website.These photos are taken with three Pentax great lenses: Pentax 31mm F/1.8 FA LimitedPentax SMCP-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited and Pentax SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited Lens. Continue reading