Hasselblad launches the CFV-39 digital back to match the design and functionality of its V cameras. The 39-megapixel back, with a sensor twice the size of premier SLRs, features 2 capture modes: square (29 Mp, 5412x5412) and rectangular (39 Mp, 5412x7212 pixels).

In the spring of 2009 Zeiss will launch their PhotoScope 85 T* FL, an innovative spotting scope. This new scope features a high-power digital camera with a super tele-lens in one unit and offers a magnification range of 15-45x for observation and outdoor photography. The integrated 7 megapixel digital camera enables the simultaneous digital capture of the scenery. To take a picture, just open the 7.5 cm OLED screen on the side of the device, where you can see the live image can be seen and enter the camera parameter settings...

Hasselblad H4D-60 high-end DSLR camera : With the release of the new Hasselblad H4D-60, the first H4D camera and most recent addition to the Hasselblad H System, Hasselblad marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of medium format DSLRs. The H4D-60 will feature True Focus with APL (Absolute Position Lock), making auto-focus substantially easier and more accurate for photography professionals.

Ricoh introduces the GXR digital camera system featuring a unique approach to change its lenses. The lenses are changed by using a slide-in mount system to attach camera units to the body. The lens, image sensor, and image processing engine are integrated into the camera units so the body does not contain an image sensor. The new A12 50mm F2.5 macro lens features a 12.3 Mp sensor; the S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC lens offers 10 Mp.

Phase One has announced the P40+ medium format camera and digital back. The new system incorporates the company's Sensor+ technology that offers both a full 40MP resolution capture mode and a second 10MP 'Sensor+' mode for faster image capture. The Sensor+ mode also increases maximum sensitivity from ISO 800 (in full resolution mode) to ISO 3200. The camera has started shipping at approximately €14,990 for the digital back and €16,990 for the camera system.

Mamiya has announced three new M series digital backs for its 645AFDIII medium-format camera. The M18, M22 and M31 backs are based on 18MP, 22.1MP and 31.6MP sensors respectively, and incorporate 2.2" LCDs featuring a Live Preview mode. With the fastest capture rate of the line (0.8 fps), the M18 uses a 44.2 x 33.1mm CCD with 9 x 9 micron photosites. The M22 features a larger 48.9 x 36.7mm CCD with 9 x 9 micron photosites, and the M31 has a 44.2 x 33.1mm with 6.8 x 6.8 micron photosites.

Leaf has released the Aptus II 5 digital back. Priced at €5,995, the new back is expected to ship from November 2009. Phase One's 645AF camera body with 80mm lens can be purchased along with the back for an additional €2,000. With a total price of €7,995 for the camera system, we are seeing a trend of affordable medium format cameras trickling into the market.

Mamiya DM digital backs : For 50 years Mamiya has provided professional photographers with medium format technology - film and digital. Mamiya is continuing that support by introducing four new Mamiya DM digital backs, available in resolutions of 22, 28, 33 and 56 megapixels. The Mamiya DM digital back series features 16 bit/channel image capture and recording, both in tethered and untethered modes, as well as the open-standard HDR-type Mosaic file format.

Adobe has updated its DNG digital negative specification to allow a series of image corrections to be embedded in the file. Version 1.3 of the non-proprietary RAW file format allows a series of 'corrections and enhancements', which Adobe is calling opcodes, to be defined in DNG files. These opcodes include the ability to specify corrections for lens aberrations such as geometric distortion and lateral chromatic aberration that should be made to the RAW data when it's processed.

Pre-CES 2010: Casio has announced four cameras in its Exilim line of digital compacts. From the top, we have the EX-FH100 with a wide-angle 10x optical zoom lens starting at 24mm, a 10MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor that allows high-speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps, image stabilization and RAW capture. Next we have the EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550, all featuring the company's latest EXILIM Engine 5.0 processor and stabilized 14.1MP CCD sensors.