Just learned from dpreview that Sony has just announced its new flagship prosumer camera DSC-F828 to replace the very successful F717. The most interesting feature I found about this new camera is that it consists of a Carl Zeiss VS T* mechanical zoom lens! Its equivalent focal length is from 28-200mm f/2.0-2.8. Furthermore, it has 8 megapixels and instead of the popular RGB color filter, it has now introduced the four color RGBE (the addition of emerald) filter, which is supposedly better in color rendition. Finally, it also accepts CF cards as well as microdrives, not just the limited memory sticks.
I think Zeiss is now considering establishing an even closer partnership with other camera makers like Sony, perhaps after reading our recent intellectual discussion on its future business strategy. I would wonder what Kyocera's role would be with respect to Carl Zeiss lens in the years to come.
Take a look if you have time, I personally think this is a very interesting release of this year.
Regards,
Ken
I think Zeiss is now considering establishing an even closer partnership with other camera makers like Sony, perhaps after reading our recent intellectual discussion on its future business strategy. I would wonder what Kyocera's role would be with respect to Carl Zeiss lens in the years to come.
Take a look if you have time, I personally think this is a very interesting release of this year.
Regards,
Ken