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What else is new? (NAB 2014 edition)

→ New cameras from Blackmagic: URSA – a new modular cinema camera with a swappable sensor (priced from $5,995) and a new 4k Studio Camera (price: $2,995.00). → Two new Tokina lenses from their Cinema ATX line: Tokina Cinema ATX 11-16mm T3.0 (price: $1,899.00) and Tokina Cinema ATX 16-28mm T3.0 (price: $4,499.00). → The new RED Scarlet Dragon camera can […]

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Adobe Lightroom for iPad, Camera Raw 8.4 and Lightroom 5.4 released

Adobe officially announced the previously rumored Adobe Lightroom mobile version for iPad that lets you: sync mobile edits, metadata and collection changes back to the Lightroom catalog on a Mac or Windows computer automatically import images captured on an iPad and sync back to a Lightroom catalog on the desktop work on images, even when your […]

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JVC Kenwood joins Micro Four Thirds

Today JVC Kenwood joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard and promised to introduce an “exciting new line of advanced new Micro Four Thirds products” soon. The NAB they are expected to display a 4k camera prototype. Here is the full press release:

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Sony α7s 12MP full frame mirrorless camera announced

Today Sony announced the previously rumored a7s full frame camera with a 12MP sensor, 4k video recording capabilities (on external media, like the new Atomos Shogun 4k recorder) and high ISO setting of 409,600. The a7s price is not yet announced.

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What else is new?

  → New Sony books: Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 and  The Sony a7 and a7R: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide. See all Sony books on Amazon. → Phottix launched a new Mitros flash for Sony. → The new Samsung WB2200F camera is now shipping and is currently in stock.

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First Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens review: “it trounces any similar model available for less than $4,000”

The first Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens review was published by SLRgear and the upcoming Sigma lens was described as the second best 50mm full frame lens available today after the $4,000 Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T*:

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New Sony a7s full frame camera with 12MP sensor and 4k video to be announced on Sunday

Sony is going to announce a new a7s full frame mirrorless camera on Sunday during the NAB show that starts tomorrow. The new model will most likely have a new 12MP sensor and 4k video recording capabilities and faster/improved AF system.

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This is the upcoming Leica T type 701 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

A quick update from LeicaRumors: this is the upcoming Leica T type 701 camera. For additional details see this post:

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Ricoh introduces a limited edition Pentax Q7 camera kit with four lenses

New Pentax Q7 limited edition set with four lenses: New Pentax Q7 Kit Features Four High-Performance Lenses, Special Accessories and Exclusive Packaging DENVER, CO, April 2, 2014 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation  (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to announce the PENTAX Q7 Premium Kit, featuring the world smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera system, four high-performance lenses and […]

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Previosuly rumored GoPro accessories officially announced

The new GoPro accessories I reported about last week are now officially announced: GoPro Blackout Housing Non-reflective, matte black finish ensures low visibility Perfect for special ops filming or capturing footage without drawing attention to the camera Includes LCD concealment stickers to eliminate light reflection from the LCD window Waterproof to 131’/40m GoPro The Frame […]

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