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→ Sandisk announced world’s fastest SD card with up to 250MB/s write speeds for continuous burst mode shooting and transfer speeds of up to 280MB/s. The new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card is UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) enabled, a new specification allowing for high-quality 4K video recording. → All current deals and rebates can be found […]

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Cosina announced Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 type II lens

  Cosina officially announced the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The new lens has a stepless aperture ring (this seems to be the only difference from the current version). Here are the detailed specifications:

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Breaking: Samyang to start producing autofocus (AF) lenses

Samyang will start producing autofocus (AF) lenses. The company is expected to make an official announcement in the future. Samyang will also reveal a new logo (see above). Stay tuned for more details.

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Olympus announces the development of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 and 300mm 1:4 PRO lenses

Olympus announced the development of of M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO and 300mm 1:4 PRO lenses designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Both lenses are expected to ship in 2015. Additional information:

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Canon EOS Rebel T5, G1X Mark II, macro ring and PowerShot cameras officially announced

Canon officially announced the Canon EOS Rebel T5, G1X Mark II, a new macro ring flash and several PowerShot cameras. For pricing, availability and detailed specifications check the links below: → Canon EOS Rebel T5 camera with EF-S 18-55 IS II lens → Canon MR-14EX macro ring lite II → Canon G1X Mark II (sample images). Canon G1X Mark II […]

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Sony a6000, HX400, H400, H300, WX350 and W800 cameras announced

Sony officially announced the mirrorless a6000 camera and several new Cybershots. For pricing, availability and detailed specifications check the links below: → Sony 70-200mm f/4-5.6 G lens → Sony A6000 mirrorless camera body (kit also available with the 16-50 lens) → Sony DSC-HX400

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera leaks at BestBuy

Additional images and detailed specifications of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera taken from BestBuy’s website:

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This is the Sony α6000 camera (pictures and specifications)

In addition to the five new compact cameras, Sony will also announce the α6000 mirrorless model (former NEX). Here are the specifications:

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This is the Canon EOS Kiss X70 / 1200D camera

This is the first leaked picture of the Canon EOS Kiss X70/1200D DSLR camera that will be announced for the CP+ show as I reported yesterday. Here are the specifications:

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Samyang cancelled their plans for a 50mm f/1.2 lens

Last year Samyang hinted that they are working on a new 50mm f/1.2 lens. A reader recently asked the company on Facebook for some updates and Samyang responded that the 50mm f/1.2 lens will not be released.

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