Leica M Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Leica has announced its latest M series rangefinder – the 24MP CMOS Leica M. The company says all future M models will also simply be called the ‘M’. The latest model (referred to as ‘Typ 240’) becomes the first of its rangefinders to feature live view, and offers a choice of magnified view or focus peaking for precise through-the-lens focusing, allowing Leica to promise compatibilty with R-mount lenses. It also becomes the first M capable of movie shooting – capturing 1080p footage at 25 or 24 frames per second. It includes a 920k dot LCD with smartphone-style Gorilla Glass cover, and accepts the same plug-in EVF as used by the X2.

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Voigtländer 21mm f/1.8 Ultron lens Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Voigtländer announced a new 21mm f/1.8 Ultron lens for M mount. The price is 1150 EUR. Shipping is expected in early 2013.

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Canon PowerShot G15 Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Canon has refreshed its G-series enthusiast compact with the G15, and created the implausible SX50 HS. The G15 is a successor to the G12 and is built around a 12MP, 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor. Its lens also gets an upgrade – retaining its 28-140mm range but now with a maximum aperture of F1.8-2.8. It loses the G12’s articulated screen but gains a higher-resolution, 920k dot panel. Meanwhile the SX50 HS features a remarkable 24-1200mm equivalent 50x zoom, thanks to its smaller 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor.

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Confirmed: Canon EOS 6D Price – $2,099, pre-order page at Adorama

Today, one of top camera store Adorama had the pre-order links for the EOS 6D online for a while. According to Adorama, the US price of the yet to be announced Canon EOS 6D full frame DSLR camera will be $2,099,  which is same as the Nikon D600. Continue reading “Confirmed: Canon EOS 6D Price – $2,099, pre-order page at Adorama”

Panasonic Lumix GH3 Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

The Panasonic DMC-GH3 Lumix, is a new and highly evolved model from LUMIX, creator of the world’s first digital single lens mirrorless (DSLM) camera. The body has been engineered to incorporate a 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, a 4-CPU Venus Engine, and a newly designed low-pass filter. The creative expression made possible by these innovations, render even the finest textures in intricate detail, breaking new ground in photographic realism. The new model also features Contrast AF with a high level of response. And its magnesium alloy frame is tightly sealed to resist splashes and dust, making the DMC-GH3 rugged enough to withstand the rigors of professional use.

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Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Tamron announces Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Lens, the development of a full-size, high-speed telephoto zoom lens equipped with VC image stabilization, and USD that achieves leading-edge image quality while boasting the most compact design in its class.

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Sony NEX-6 Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Sony has announced the Alpha NEX-6 16MP enthusiast mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and three additional E-mount lenses for its NEX cameras. The NEX-6 builds on the features first seen on the NEX-5R announced last month, including Wi-Fi, in-camera apps and on-sensor phase detection.

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Sony DSC-RX1 Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Sony has officially announced the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, a full-frame compact camera with a fixed 35mm F2 lens. The camera features a 36x24mm CMOS sensor and a leaf shutter for near-silent operation. It includes a manual aperture ring and dedicated exposure compensation dial for direct manual control. It can also capture video at frame rates of up to 1080p60 and includes a series of video-friendly features.

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Nikon D600 price in Japan: ¥215,000 (expect $2,100 in US)

The price of the Nikon D600 in Japan is rumored to be ¥215,000 (around $2,700), while Nikon D800 costs around ¥298,000 in Japan and $3000 in the US. With this ratio, the D600 US price expect to be around $2,100. Continue reading “Nikon D600 price in Japan: ¥215,000 (expect $2,100 in US)”