Ricoh GXR leaked, lens and sensor one module

Modular camera systems are hard to come by, and so far only RED has it, though it'll set you back a hefty US$17,500 for the system's body. Ricoh has, however, taken a bold step in this direction with the GXR. While the company hasn't officially announced this shooter yet, videos and pricing have leaked online and are spreading like wildfire.

According to the YouTube video below, the system consist of two components: The camera body and the lens with a sensor built into it. Yes, you heard right. The image sensor and lens are combined as one module and this slides into the snapper's body where exposure control can be performed. Since the back and front are well-covered, there is little chance for dust to sneak in.
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Lowepro unbags latest all-weather camera cases

Lowepro has recently added to its lineup of all-weather camera bags. The new bags all share Lowepro's All-Weather construction, with built-in rain covers for when conditions change. Some bags have removable laptop sleeves; one even has a flip-up sunshade. From smaller, stealthier bags, to holster-style cases and full-size backpacks, there is something to meet the wide array of needs of professionals and photo enthusiasts.

The Pro Trekker 300 AW, 400 AW, and 650 AW are professional-grade backpacks designed to carry large amounts of gear. The model number refers to the largest focal-length lens that can be on the camera when it is inserted in the bag. The bags have removable waist belts that can be used as work belts, and they have hydration-ready side pockets with seam-sealed pouches.
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Mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera rumor update

Previously we reported that Ricoh may be coming out with its own Micro Four Thirds-like camera, and Sony appears to have its own version in the works, too. Samsung's NX-series was already announced last year, though it hasn't made its official debut. Here's a quick rundown on what online rumors are speculating.

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Instead of November 12 as mentioned earlier, Ricoh will be unveiling its mirrorless, interchangeable system on November 10. Specifications include a slide-in lens mount, APS-C-sized sensor and an accessory port for an electronic viewfinder.
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New EOS 7D firmware fixes ghost images

Canon has released new firmware for its EOS 7D camera that it says fixes a ghost-image problem in which faint traces of one image could show in the next.

Version 1.1.0 of the camera firmware "corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible," Canon said of the update.

The ghost-image problem showed only in some circumstances when the camera was used in continuous-shooting mode and was more apparent when software was used to enhance the image.

The Canon 7D, which just arrived on the market, costs about US$1,700 and can shoot 18-megapixel images at speeds of up to 8 frames per second.

Via CNET News (source: Rob Galbraith)

Should you get an E-P2 over the E-P1?

When Olympus announced the E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera yesterday, I could almost hear E-P1 owners scream injustice in unison. It's not surprising if you consider that only five months have passed since the company's first shooter to employ such an imaging standard was launched.

Given the short duration between the announcements for these two snappers, I am guessing that when the E-P1 was launched, Olympus already had the specifications for the E-P2 confirmed. So why release an "incomplete" camera first? In some ways, we believe the E-P2 is what the E-P1 should have been in the first place.
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