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Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera

DxOMark published their test results for the new Canon EOS 7D Mk II camera – their main remark is that the camera’s low ISO performance lags behind rivals. The 7D MkII overall test score is actually equal to the 5 years old Nikon D300s DSLR (dynamic range is even worse). Obviously the new 7D has several advancements not […]

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Canon will soon announce a new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens

   Canon will soon announce the previously rumored EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto lens (see patent) that will replace the current model. The model number of the new lens hood will be ET-83D. Via Digicame-info

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Panasonic LX100 and Canon G7 X cameras now in stock, Fuji X100T and silver X-T1 to start shipping next week

Panasonic LX100 camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon. Canon Powershot G7 X camera is now in stock at B&H and Adorama and Amazon. Fuji X30 is also now in stock. The Fuji X100T camera will start shipping on November 13th, 2014. The latest silver graphite Fujifilm X-T1 camera is expected to start shipping on November 15th. […]

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Kodak earned $19 million in third quarter

After years of financial troubles, Kodak reported $19 million earnings in third quarter:

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Olympus, Canon and Fuji

  → Ricoh continues to file lens patents for a camera with a small sensor: 6mm f/1.8 lens designed for a 1.5″ sensor and 16mm f/1.4 lens designed for a 2/3″ sensor.    → Olympus filed a patent for a camera lens module for smart phones (similar to the Sony QX series) → Olympus got a […]

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The Kodak Pixpro SP360 is a new 360 degrees HD action camera

JK Imaging announced another Kodak branded 360 Degrees HD action camera – the Kodak Pixpro SP360 ($399.99). Here are the basic specifications (detailed specifications are available here): 360º viewing range Built-in 16MP 1/2.33″ MOS sensor 2m shockproof / -10ºC freezeproof / dustproof / water resistant Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity Control wirelessly with iOS & Android devices Supports 1080p30 […]

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The upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens is huge

Here are few pictures of the upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens (previously reported here) attached to a NX1 and it’s huge:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October 2014

     These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October, 2014: More details on the rumored Sony/Zeiss and Mamiya medium format digital rangefinder cameras First Samsung NX1camera ISO test is out Adobe Lightroom 6 rumors One day only SanDisk memory cards sale Canon EOS 7D Mark II sample pictures now available New Canon premium compact camera […]

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What else is new?

→ Sony quietly announced new G Series XQD version 2 memory cards (priced between $163.50 and $799.95). → The Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera is now $300 off. Check out also the latest lens discounts. → The Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera is now shipping and is currently in stock. → DxO OpticsPro 10 released (you […]

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Topaz Labs Clarity 25% off deal ends tomorrow

A quick reminder: the current Topaz Labs Clarity 25% off deal (with coupon code Octclarity) is ending tomorrow.

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