Rollei is Back! First Single Lens Reflex Auto Focus Camera in 6x6 Medium Format to be Unveiled by Rollei at PMA; Four Other New Cameras to Be Introduced.ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rollei, manufacturer of the classic twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex that has been a workhorse and a work of art for 85 years to professionals and enthusiasts, is back in the U.S.! And in a big way. Rollei will introduce five new cameras for professional photographers and digital camera enthusiasts, at the PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show here (booth 4598/99). Of particular interest to professional photographers will be the new Rolleiflex 6008 AF with a db20p PhaseOne digital back and 16 megapixels. It is the world's first single lens reflex camera in a 6 x 6 medium format to offer rapid and precise auto-focusing with its dedicated AF lenses. In addition to unveiling its new cameras, Rollei will announce a restructuring of its US subsidiary, Rollei USA LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . It will be headed by Bernd Franke Bernd Franke (born February 12, 1948) is a former German football player. Also an outfield player in his youth, young Bernd Franke made his steps towards the professional game following his impressiveness in the ranks of Saar 05 Saarbrücken. . The 6008 AF is targeted to studio and on-location professionals -- from portrait, fashion and landscape photographers, to photojournalists The is a list of notable photojournalists from throughout history:
In addition to metered manual, the Rolleiflex 6008 AF offers three precise metering methods (center-weighted average, evaluative and spot), and comfortable exposure control with aperture-priority, shutter-priority and programmed AE. It also has comfortable flash photography with pre-flash metering, plus the option of selective exposure compensation to cope with difficult situations. The new camera becomes Rollei's top-of-the-line model, but retains full compatibility with Rollei's 6000 system, which means it's compatible with the more than 20 current 6000 system lenses. The Rolleiflex 6008 AF weighs 1500 grams and is 143 x 139 x 124 mm without lens. It will begin shipping later this month and be available through specialty retailers. A unique Direct Source Marketing program which, essentially cuts out the middle person in distribution, will help keep the cost down. While pricing hasn't been finalized, it is expected to be in the $16,000 (US) range. In addition to the 6008 AF, the company will unveil the Rollei dr5, an ultra-flat, "go anywhere" digital camera with 5 megapixels. In addition to fitting in a shirt pocket without a bulge, the camera features instant readiness and minimal shutter lag In a digital camera, the delay between pressing the button to take a picture and its actual completion (image recorded onto the sensor). Shutter lag, which can be up to a second or more, is mostly found on low-end, point-and-shoot cameras with slower electronics. , which makes it an ideal candid camera candid camera n. A small, easily operated camera with a fast lens for taking unposed or informal photographs. Noun 1. candid camera - a miniature camera with a fast lens . Another new product is the powerful 5.1-megapixel Rollei dr5100. Discriminating amateurs and professional users will be impressed by its features: 5.1 megapixels, 3x D-VarioApogon zoom lens, voice and video recording plus a host of manual controls. It weighs only 205 g. Its stylish aluminum body and an ergonomically shaped rubber grip on the right-hand side right-hand side n → derecha right-hand side right n → rechte Seite f right-hand side n → lato destro make the new digital camera very easy to handle. A fast f2/5-4.3 wide-angle zoom lens with a very short focal length Focal length A measure of the collecting or diverging power of a lens or an optical system. Focal length, usually designated f ′ at the lower end offers ideal sweeping panoramas and group pictures even in a confined space. Rolleiflex will also show a 4-megapixel superzoom camera, the Rollei dk4010 with 10x zoom lens and a 6x digital zoom that covers focal lengths from 5.7 to 57 mm, equivalent to 37-370 mm in 35mm photography. With f/2.8-3.1, it offers high speed for the wide zooming range. A high-speed auto-focus system guarantees consistently sharp pictures. Another feature is unlimited continuous shooting. The company will also show the compact Rollei Prego dp5200 digital camera with 5.2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens and a 4x digital zoom shooting. It features a large and easy-to-read 2.5-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor color display and an extra flat, stylish lightweight metal body. The MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) for the Rollei dr5100 and dp5200 is expected to be $400 (US). The Rollei dk4010 will have a MSRP of $500. Pricing has not been set on the Rollei dr5. For more information, contact: Rollei USA LLC, 570-629-4391, or www.Rollei.com. |
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