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Sony a5100 and Sony QX30 cameras listed on Korea Radio Research Laboratory website

The Korea Radio Research Laboratory website has two new registrations for a Sony a5100 and QX30 cameras. Few weeks ago the a5100 model was also registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency website. The new camera will replace the current α5000 and will most likely be announced at Photokina. The QX30 will be a replacement for the current QX10 lens camera […]

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Fujifilm published an updated X mount lens roadmap (2015)

Fujifilm releases an updated roadmap for their X mount lenses – here are the main updates: New XF 90mm f/2.0R lens scheduled for mid 2015 Next available lens will be the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R OIS WR XF 16-55mm f/2.8 WR will be available spring 2015 Previously announced “High speed wide angle lens” confirmed as […]

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Just announced: Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition DSLR camera

Pentax announced a new K-3 Prestige Edition DSLR. Looking at the key features, the new camera is identical to the “regular” K-3 model and it seems to just have a different grey color and matching battery grip. The price is $1399.95. Pentax already had a similar K-3 Premium Silver Limited Edition camera that is currently $200 […]

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There is still hope for a high-megapixel Canon EOS DSLR camera

In a recent interview with the Japanese website DC.Watch, Canon’s representatives hinted again that they are looking forward to a new “high-resolution model of the EOS“:

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David Hobby reportedly leaks pictures on flickr taken with a new Fuji X100T camera

This one is filed under the “there is always one” category: David Hobby (aka as Strobist) reportedly uploaded a set of photos on flickr (now removed) that were taken with a new Fuji X100T camera (see the discussions on Reddit and Dpreview). David Hobby has been working with Fujifilm in the past and it is not […]

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Sony 2/3″ curved sensor coupled with a 20mm f/1.2 lens specifications

The Chinese website cnbeta.com published the specifications of a 2/3″ curved Sony sensor coupled with a 20mm f/1.2 lens. This specific setup is designed for a cell phone camera. Sony is also rumored to announce a RX1 replacement that will feature a full frame curved sensor. There is a good chance that Nikkei‘s report on the new Sony […]

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Hasselblad to launch a new CFV-50c CMOS digital back for V System

Hasselblad announced a new CFV-50c CMOS digital back for their V system. Last year Hasselblad announced the end of life for their V camera line because of declining demand. Here are the details on the new digital back:

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The latest deals on photo gear

→ Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera is now 50% off. → Save up to $225 on SanDisk Pro CF cards. → Topaz Labs ReMask is 50% off till July 31st with coupon code “julyremask“. Topaz Labs recently released a free ReMask update for existing customers. → Adorama currently offers up to $300 off on selected Samsung cameras, including the Samsung NX mini, Samsung […]

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Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash officially announced, Phottix Mitros+ for Sony now shipping

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash is now officially announced. Here is the 64 AF-1 description from metz.com (detailed specifications can be found here): “This top model puts every subject in the perfect light: the mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital impresses with its high-performance guide number 64 at ISO 100/21° and 200mm focal length. […]

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Olympus to announce the ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO and a new black ED 12mm f/2 MFT lenses

In the next few weeks Olympus will announce a new black ED 12mm f/2 lens (this will not be a limited/special edition like the previous version) and the ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens that was initially introduced in September, 2013. Both lenses are designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Olympus already has a silver 12mm f/2 lens that costs […]

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