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DxO ONE camera now shipping, currently in stock

The DxO ONE camera is now in stock in the US. Additional information: specifications and hands-on videos review DxOMark score for DxO ONE camera

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Reikan FoCal 2.0 released (Autofocus calibration tool for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras)

FoCal Version 2.0 Final has been released for both Mac and Windows platforms:

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Uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update fot the Sony A7R II coming in mid-October

Sony Japan announced that their new uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update for the A7rII  camera will be officially released in mid-October. There is no information regarding the A7sII firmware update.

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses now shipping

The Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lenses are now shipping and are currently in stock at Amazon: Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC lens A silver version of the lenses is also available:

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The latest patents from Canon, Panasonic and Konica Minolta

The latest Canon patent is for a 58mm f/1.4 lens (probably to compete with the Nikon 58mm f/1.4). Canon also filed a patent for a EF-S 9-20mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens (designed for APS-C DSLR cameras). This could be the replacement for the current EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Canon also has a new patent […]

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This Tiny1 camera from TinyMos is designed for astrophotography

Tinymos are working on a new small Tiny1 camera that is specifically designed for astrophotography. There is not much information available on their website right now: “The Tiny1 is a small and powerful camera that delivers excellent image quality in low-light situations. The Tiny1 is currently in development and will be available for crowdfunding at the end […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for September 2015

         The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for September, 2015:

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New Kinoshita Kistar 55mm f/1.2 lens

Kinoshita Kogaku Kenkyujyo, a Japanese optical laboratory that designs lenses for various purposes, announced the Kinoshita Kistar 55mm f/1.2 lens – a modern interpretation of the famous Tomioka Kogaku Auto Tominon 55mm f/1.2 from the ’70s. The new lens is meant to be used on mirrorless cameras with the appropriate adapter. Here are the lens specifications: 7 […]

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Ricoh announced a new limited edition GR II camera kit

Ricoh Japan announced a new limited edition GR II camera kit to celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the GR product line. Only 1,200 kits will be produced. The price was not announced (update: the UK price is £999.99). Shipping will start on October 23rd. The Ricoh limited edition GR II kit includes:

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Sales of Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II camera to resume in November

Olympus Japan published an update on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II availability – sales will resume in November, 2015. The company pulled the camera out of the market few weeks ago because of a manufacturing issue. US owners of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II can use this form to send the camera for back for repair. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark […]

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