For the nerds…Apple tablet poised to be Kindle killer. Could a photographer use this….I can think of the possibilities, can you?

The story at wired.com.

There are supposed to be Nikon press conferences next week, July 29 according to nikonrumors.com. It’s quite likely we’ll be getting some point and shoots, but also possible we’ll be seeing the above getting announced. Just a possibility to be prepared for.

Rumored specs ..read more

Sony is beginning to reveal more information on a new batch of entry-level DSLR cameras, with 3 alphas now making appearances. The A230, A330, and A380 (images after the break) all feature aggressive new styling, with considerably more chiseled lines, and a strikingly different grip ..read more

Gapintelligence, a market intelligence company based in San Diego twittered the following:

Sony’s new DSLRs: Alpha DSLR-A230, DSLR- A330, and DSLR- A380. That is all.

Just throwing it out there, make of it what you will.

h/t: 1001noisycameras

Nikon Rumors finds a source that speculates on a Nikon D5000, theoretically an entry-level camera with no AF motor and more than 3 AF points. An additional entry-level camera makes no sense to me, but if this a replacement for the D60, then ..read more

Sony spokesperson Linda Barger tells PDN that there won’t be any Alpha DSLRs announced for PMA this year. On the other hand, we will be seeing some Alphas later this year:

According to Barger, Sony would be “following up with digital SLRs,” this summer.

The full story ..read more

Via wired:

The “leaked” specs say that there will be the M-1, with a 3.2″ LCD, a 12-45 ƒ2.4-3.5 lens that can shoot hi-def video up to 1080p, joined by the M-100 with a 14-70 ƒ3.5-5.6 lens. Interestingly, the M-100 is supposed ..read more

Just to update that previous post on the Canon 50D. I contacted the source mentioned, and while he can’t give specifics on the 50D, he does mention:

…the noise and image quality should be right in line with the D300 as this camera was ..read more