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Japan show Debuts 30-Megapixel Digital SLRs

Published by: DIGIT       03-23-2007        Read Complete Article
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"Japanese single lens reflex (SLR) digital camera makers are focusing in on serving up new models for professional and semi-professional users. Sony, Pentax and Olympus are displaying their latest prototypes of digital cameras at the Photo Imaging Expo 2007 being held in Tokyo.

Sony unveiled its plans for releasing two high-end versions of its popular Alpha 100 digital camera. Released last year, the Alpha 100 is the first camera to be developed jointly with Konica Minolta's former camera division, which Sony bought in 2005. Sony was displaying a mock-up and the new models don't have product names yet. For now, one is being called the "high amateur user" model and the other, the "flagship model" for professionals. Both models are scheduled to have the image stabilization feature already in the Alpha 100. The new models will include a new image sensor called the 'BIONZ.'"....Read Complete Article




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