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More firmware update news from Sony, GoPro, Ricoh, Fuji and Zeiss

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

Sony released a new firmware update that enhances the image stabilization system of the α7 II camera. More firmware updates after the break:

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Major Samsung NX1 firmware update coming

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

Imaging-resource reports that a major firmware update for the Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera will be released soon. Here is a list of the improvements:

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Is this a new Canon DSLR camera?

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

On one of the press photos released by Canon for the Connect Station CS100 media hub, you can see a portion of a DSLR camera that doesn’t look like any of the currently available models. This is probably what Canon will announce for the CP+ show next month in Japan. Via Canon Austria

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Olympus published more details on their Open Platform Community (OPC) camera protype

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

During the 2014 Photokina show Olympus announced their new Open Platform Community (OPC) camera prototype with a Micro Four Third mount. Since then, the company has uploaded more information on that project at their dedicated website. Here are the unit’s specifications:

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New Flashpoint zoom Li-on on-camera flash for Nikon and Canon cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2015

Adorama announced a new Flashpoint zoom Li-on TTL flash for Nikon and Canon cameras with 1.5 second full-power recycle time:

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More info on the new Pentax DSLR camera and collapsible lens

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2015

Here is some additional information on the new Pentax DSLR camera (here is a picture of the top of the camera) Ricoh announced at the CES show: Built-in Wi-Fi Dual control wheels Fully articulating LCD Weather sealing Video mode on the on/off switch Decorative LED rings (toned down compared to the K-S1) Multiple color options More […]

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Sony got new 4k action cameras (CES 2015)

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

At the 2015 CES show Sony announced the FDR-X1000V – the first 4K action cam with video recording at 4K/30p (100 Mbps). TheFDR-X1000V has advanced SteadyShot technology and new wind noise reduction feature. The price is $499. Here are the remaining specs:

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Deal of the day: Sony NEX-7 with 18-55mm lens for $598 with free accessories

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

For the next 24 hours B&H has a special deal on the Sony NEX-7 camera with 18-55mm lens for $598 (that’s $650 off) with free expedited shipping plus free Ruggard shoulder bag and free Vello glass LCD screen protector (while supply lasts).

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Fujifilm announced a new Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

Fujifilm announced a new Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens priced at $1,199.95 (available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). Here are the lens specifications and press release, sample images can be found here:

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Panasonic announces 5 new Lumix compact cameras at CES

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2015

Panasonic announced five new Lumix compact cameras at CES. The other news is that the CM1 smartphone is coming to the US this summer. Here are the basic specifications of the new Lumix cameras:

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