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Big Hasselblad H5D price drop/instant savings

After reducing the price of the Stellar camera by $2,300, Hasselblad is now running a promo in the US on several of their cameras through December 24, 2014: Hasselblad H5D-40 for $9,995 (reg: $18,500) Hasselblad H5D-40 with 80mm f/2.8 HC AF lens for $12,495 (reg: $21,000) Hasselblad H5D-50 for $23,500 after $4,000 instant rebate Hasselblad H5D-50 with 80mm f/2.8 HC […]

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HTC planning to release next generation RE action camera in 2015

In 2015 HTC will release the next generation of their RE action camera. HTC’s first RE model was announced in October and will start shipping in January. The camera has a 16MP sensor, full HD video, microSD slot and no LCD screen (connects to a smart phone). The price of the HTC RE is $200. Focustaiwan via Engadget

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Pentax K-5 IIs and Mamiya RZ67 Pro II cameras listed as discontinued

After the $500 instant rebate, the Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H. The Mamiya RZ67 Pro II medium format camera is also listed as discontinued: I also received some information that the Mamiya 7II medium format camera is also already discontinued (not listed at B&H, still in stock at […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2014

    These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November, 2014: Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II cameras rumored for early 2015 release Sony a7 II mirrorless camera with 5 axis in-body stabilization officially announced […]

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Cyber Monday deals part 2

Nikon D3300 for $496.95 ($150 off) Nikon D5200 two lens kit for $696.95 ($420 off) Nikon D5300 with 18-140mm lens for $996.95 ($300 off) Nikon D7000 for $549.95 ($350 off) Nikon D7000 with 18-55mm lens for $649.95 ($300 off) Nikon D7000 with 2 lenses and free accessories for $796.95 (incl. free bag and memory card) Nikon D7100 […]

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Cyber Monday deals part 1

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Deal of the day: take an extra 30% off any book on Amazon

There are still few hours left on the Amazon 30% off any book offer: To use this promotion, you must enter “HOLIDAY30” at checkout under the “Gift cards & promotional codes” section to receive 30% off any ONE (1) book purchased in your order (up to $10 promotional credit). This offer is only valid on […]

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GoPro rumored to launch consumer drones with HD cameras in 2015

GoPro is rumored to start producing consumer drones (multi-rotor helicopters) with a HD cameras in late 2015. The expected price will be between $500 and $1,000. Read more at The Verge and WSJ (picture: Phantom Quadcopter with GoPro mount kit).

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Lensbaby circular fisheye 5.8mm f/3.5 lens now available for MFT, Sony, Samsung and Pentax mounts

Lensbaby announced new MFT, Sony, Samsung and Pentax mounts versions of their circular fisheye 5.8mm f/3.5 lens (already available for Canon and Nikon mounts). Sample images can be downloaded here. Additional information:

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The latest patents from Fuji, Ricoh and Canon

Fuji filed a patent for a 27mm and 30mm f/2.8 pancake lenses designed for APS-C mirrorless camera that could be a replacement for the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 lens. Ricoh filed a patent for an adjustable translucent mirror where the amount of reflected and transmitted light can be adjusted (0-50%; 50-100%). Ricoh filed a patent for a […]

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