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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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Pentax Z medium format camera countdown teaser

Ricoh China has started a countdown teaser for the announcement of a new Z camera which I believe is the replacement of the Pentax 645 mediums format camera that was announced in February:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for March 2014

         These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for March 2014: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens to be released in two months Calumet delayed paycheck last week, announced immediate closing of all US stores today Samsung NX mini SMART camera announced New Samyang lens to be announced on March 21 Fujifilm Neopan […]

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Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet in the next 24 hours

Several websites are reporting rumors that Panasonic may abandon Micro Four Thirds cameras to concentrate on mobile devices. There are even rumors of potential acquisition by Canon (I don’t think this will ever happen). Keep in mind that in some parts of the world it’s already April 1st…

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What else is new?

I am back from my trip to Boston and Maine for the second annual NikonRumors Forum get together. This is what you may have missed in the past few days: → Zeiss announced two new lenses at  the NAB Show 2014: Compact Zoom CZ.2 15-30/T2.9 ($23,900.00) and ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic MA 135/T1.9. → The LomoChrome Purple film […]

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