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Sigma patents several APS-C lenses with image stabilization

Simga’s 2012-234169 patent has calculations for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 28mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/2.8 lenses designed for APS-C sized sensor. The interesting part is that the described lenses have built-in image stabilization. On few occasions in the past Sigma has made statements that they are not interested in developing a mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. My […]

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Next Canon EOS M mirrorless camera rumored to have EVF

The next mirrorless camera from Canon is rumored to have a built-in EVF (the above pictures are a mockup). The first EOS M model did not come with an EVF because Canon felt that the current technology was not advanced enough. The company reportedly will not venture  in hybrid or optical viewfinders for their future mirrorless […]

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Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 DxOMark test results

DxOMark released their test results for the Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 cameras. Here are their conclusions: Canon G15 This is a good result overall and when considering the G15’s other features such as the flexibility of the new high-speed zoom and reduction in size over pervious iterations it’s a extremely well-balanced and attractive package. […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2012

         Those are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2012: Seven new full frame DSLR lenses will start shipping in the next 30 days Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens delayed till March 2013 Sample images from the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens Top 10 best selling mirrorless interchangeable lens […]

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The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens delayed till January

Fujifilm officially announced a delay for the XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens ($899.95) because of priority given to the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens production that comes in a kit with their latest X-E1 mirrorless camera. The new delivery date is January 19th, 2013 (Google translation):

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Funny video: The Mirrorless Party

The Camera Store published this funny video called “The Mirrorless Party”. Enjoy!

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See what’s next in Adobe Photoshop on December 11

Adobe released a new video teaser on some of the upcoming future updates to Photoshop. To learn more, you can register for this event on December 11, 2012:

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Fuji X-E1 + 18-55mm lens kits now shipping in the US

Several readers emailed me that their Fuji X-E with 18-55mm lens kit orders are now shipping in the US: For current availability, check Amazon, B&H and Adorama (all out of stock at the time of this post).

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New: Sinar lanTec camera

Sinar announced their new IanTec professional camera system for landscape and architectural photography (brochure). Specifications: Shift range: +25/-15 mm vertikally, +20/-20 mm horizontally Leveling aids: 1 crcular spirit level for all axes Viewing aids: Bright focusing screen with flexible 3-fold magnifier (optional) Digital back interface: Sinar, Mamyia and Hasselblad V/H-Schnittstelle Tripod interface:  360° rotating mount with […]

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Magic Lantern successfully hacks Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera

Magic Lantern was able to successfully hack the Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera and are now collecting suggestions for new features. It seems that the excitement for this camera is not very big in Canon’s community and priority will be given to the development of new features for the 5D Mark III and 7D cameras.

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