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“The ultimate Test of Lenses” now available for crowdfunding

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2016

I received this email form the people behind the “The Ultimate Test of Lenses” crowdfunding campaign that just started (click on images for larger view):

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera announced with 5 axis stabilization, no AA filter

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2016

The already rumored Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera is now officially announced (model GX80 in Japan). The US price is $797.95. Here are the basic specifications: 16MP Live MOS sensor Micro Four Thirds System 2.76m-Dot 0.7x electronic viewfinder 3.0″ 1.04m-dots tilting touchscreen LCD UHD 4K video recording at 30/24 fps ISO 25600 and 10 fps shooting with […]

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Too good to be true: 25% on selected Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus and Fuji products at Newegg

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

Newegg is currently offering 25% off on select Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Canon, Nikon cameras and lenses with coupon code APRDCSALE00. This deal is valid till April 17th. Some of the eligible cameras are: Fuji X-T10 Fuji X-M1 Fuji X-Pro1 Fuji X30 Fuji X-E2 Olympus E-M5 Nikon Df Nikon D5500 Sony SLT-A99V See all eligible cameras […]

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Two new Hasselblad cameras rumored: H6D-50 and H6D-100

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

A quick update on the Hasselblad rumors I reported yesterday: there will be two new medium format cameras – H6D-50 and H6D-100, both with Sony CMOS sensor. The new Hassy cameras are going to be cheaper than the 100MP Phase One camera:

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February 2016 CIPA report is out: camera shipments are down again

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) published their February 2016 report and camera shipments are down again compared to January 2016, February 2014 and February 2015 (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view):

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Panasonic GX85 (GX80) camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

I already reported last week that in the next few days Panasonic will announce a new GX85 camera in the US (model GX80 in Japan). Here are leaked specifications (Google translation):

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Hasselblad event in Berlin on April 15th

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

Hasselblad have scheduled an event in Berlin on April 15th that could be related to the rumors about a new H6D medium format camera. Here is a quote from the event description (Google translation):

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Adobe to increase prices in six countries on May 1st

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2016

Adobe is going to increase their prices for six different countries (Australia, New Zealand, India, Norway, Turkey and Brazil) because of currency fluctuations. The new pricing will take effect on May 1st, 2016. Here is the official notice from Adobe.

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Panasonic’s new 8k camera to be announced this fall?

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2016

Panasonic is rumored to announce their new 8k camera this fall (most likely for Photokina). In 8k photo mode each image will be 33.5 MP in size and you will be able to re-focus simply by touching anywhere on the image.

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New Hasselblad H6D medium format camera rumored to be announced next

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2016

I received some information that Hasselblad will soon announce a new H6D medium format camera. Recently Financial Times confirmed that at least one new camera will be introduced soon by the big H:

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