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Don’t buy that Sony a7 camera yet – Nikon is rumored to release a new full frame hybrid camera soon *UPDATED*

For everyone that is considering to buy the new Sony a7 camera – you may want to wait a little bit since Nikon is rumored to announce a new full frame hybrid camera with the following specifications: Nikon FM2 like design 16.2MP 36×23.9 full frame sensor (same as in the D4?) SD memory card 2016-pixel RGB image […]

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The Sony NEX brand is gone, new A-mount camera in 2014

During this official a7/a7r video introduction, a Sony representative mentioned that there will no longer be NEX branded cameras (starting at the 3:09 mark) – all future models will be under the α (Alpha) name just like the recently announced a7/a7r full frame mirrorless cameras: Sony is still committed to the A-mount and a new mid to high-end […]

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Updated Panasonic lens roadmap

Panasonic Japan published a new lens roadmap. The newly added lenses are: Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH New Lumix G Vario 35-100mm (Panasonic currently has a Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. lens)

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Sony α7/α7r questions and answers

If you are considering the new Sony α7 or α7r full frame mirrorless cameras, I highly recommend reading those Q&A published on Sony’s blog:

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Fuji X-E2 and XQ1 hands-on previews, new X100 firmware update

Some additional hands-on and preview videos of the latest Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm XQ1 cameras (including the new firmware update for the X100): Fuji X-E2 FYI: Fuji advertises the X-E2 as having the world’s fastest AF.

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First images of the mini OM-D Olympus STYLUS1 compact camera

The Olympus STYLUS1 will be a compact, fixed lens camera with design similar to the OM-D. The official announcement will be on October 29th. The price is set at ¥70,000 (around $700). Via Digicame-info

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Fuji X-E2 and XQ1 cameras officially announced

Fujifilm officially announced the X-E2 and XQ1 cameras. For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. Fuji X-E2 16.3MP, APS-C, X-Trans II CMOS Sensor EXR Processor II 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot LCD Monitor 0.5″ 2,360k-Dot OLED Viewfinder Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps Intelligent Hybrid AF System Digital Split […]

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What else is new?

Here are some of the other new products that were announced today and while I was offline: →Sigma officially announced a new 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens that will be available in various mounts. →Lomography announced new plastic lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras. →Panasonic announced the development of a new Leica DG Summilux […]

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Some additional Fuji X-E2 and XQ1 pictures and specifications

Fujifilm X-E2: 0.08 seconds AF 0.5 second start-up time 0.05 seconds shutter lag 0.5 seconds shooting interval

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Of course there will be a Hasselblad Solar camera based on the Sony a7

This is the Hasselblad Solar that will be based on the groundbreaking Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera. Considering that the a7/a7r camera body costs between $1,698.00 and 2,298.00, the new Hasselblad Solar will probably be close to $10,000 depending on the selected materials. Update: Hasselblad announced a new camera called Lusso.

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