Original Feb 15 story updated, Feb 17: Pentax ('A Ricoh Company') has announced the K-01, a new 16-megapixel (APS-C) mirrorless interchangeable camera which is backwards-compatible with Pentax K-Mount lenses.
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CIPA tips 2012 surge in camera and lens sales
The Japanese Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has revealed its outlook for camera shipments in 2012, with strong growth anticipated in interchangeables and lenses. The… Read more
Editorial, Jan 19, 2012: Good signs for specialists
In this issue, respected retailer Alan Small has favoured us with an opinion piece in which he argues that if the prevailing trading conditions over… Read more
Kodak to ‘improve profitability’ by dropping cameras and digital frames
Eastman Kodak Company announced yesterday that it will discontinue supplying ‘dedicated capture devices’ – digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames – in… Read more
No tears for Kodak (x2)
Well-known former Sydney minilab operator Rob Olson, and Paul Lelliott, Alice Springs Camera House, remind us of the days when Kodak was cock of the… Read more
Ricoh rolls out new lens+APS-C sensor
The Ricoh Lens A16, announced this week, is the sixth unit to be developed for the company’s GXR interchangeable camera system. Combining a 3.5x optical… Read more
Olympus refreshes compact range
In addition to the launch of the rather interesting OM1-like EM-5, Olympus Australia also announced three new digicams, the SZ-31MR, the SH-25MR and the TG-820.… Read more
Olympus draws on heritage with OM-D series
Olympus has introduced the first camera in an entirely new OM-D (OM Digital Compact System Camera) series, the E-M5 model. Featuring a 16 megapixel LiveMOS… Read more
Manfrotto makes light moves
Manfrotto has expanded from its traditional role as a manufacturer of premium camera and lighting supports into the lighting category, with a range of LED… Read more
Seven new compacts from Canon
Canon Australia has announced seven additions to its digital compact range including two models with WiFi connectivity. The announcements are somewhat in advance of Australian… Read more