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Sony announced new HX80 camera and the development of a Wireless Lighting Control System

Sony announced a new HX80 compact camera (price: $348) with 30x zoom and built-in retractable EVF. Key features for the new model are included below: Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS […]

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Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens officially announced

The Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens I reported on back in January is now officially announced. The US pricing and shipping dates have not yet been revealed. Update: the lens is now available for pre-order. Here is the first hands-on: Venus Optics has already three specialized lenses and another one that will be announced soon: Laowa 60mm f/2.8 […]

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Deal of the day: $100 off the new Fuji X-Pro2 + 35mm f/2 lens kit

B&H now has a new special: $100 off the new Fuji X-Pro2 camera and XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens. The Fuji X-Pro2 is currently in stock at Amazon and Adorama.

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What else is new? (new Leica camera without LCD screen, Pentax K-1 sample photos, Nikon D750 service advisory)

The latest Leica rumors: new M camera without LCD screen, tilt shift SL lenses The new Leica M-D camera: will it have a rangefinder? More Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter demo and hands-on videos Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED* US price of Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens announced: […]

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Canon will soon announce a new EOS Rebel T6 / 1300D / Kiss X80 DSLR camera

Canon will soon announce a new EOS 1300D DSLR camera (replacement for the current EOS Rebel T5/1200D/Kiss X70 model). The US model name will probably be Rebel T6. Here are the rumored specifications:

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Fuji X-Pro2 shipping in the US, currently in stock

After a small delay, the Fuji X-Pro2 is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock (B&H is expected to have on March 4th):

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Sony still comitted to the A mount

In a recent interview with focus-numerique, Sony confirmed (again) their commitment to their own A mount:

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SD Association revealed “Video Speed Class” with support for 8k and multi-file video recording

The SD Association has revealed their fastest speed class called Video Speed Class, which also delivers real-time multi-file recording (4K, 8K, 3D and 360 degree video recordings). Additional information:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2016

    The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February, 2016:

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Canon explains why they still don’t have a professional mirrorless camera

In an interview with dpreview, Canon’s executives Mr. Go Tokura explains why Canon still doesn’t have a professional mirrorless camera:

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