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Sony a99 full specifications

Those are the detailed specs for the upcoming Sony a99 full frame camera: 24.3MP full frame CMOS Exmor sensor Translucent mirror technology ISO range: 100-25,600 (ISO-low 50 is also available) 14 bit RAW output 1/8000 maximum shutter speed 10 fps Shutter life: 200,000 shots 102 points AF system AF with two phase detection sensors 2360k […]

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Fujifilm X-E1 specifications

Here are the first set of specs for the upcoming Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera: Same 16MP sensor as in the X-Pro1 (with max ISO of 25,600) 6 fps Light magnesium body Improved AF speed Price: bellow $1000 To be released before Christmas Same video recording capabilities as the X-Pro1 Mic input EVF only (not hybrid as the X-Pro1) […]

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

Panasonic G5 to start shipping on September 13th in Japan Canon released firmware 1.2.0 for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens. Check this slick quick release camera mount for bicycles. Two new Casio cameras were announced: EX-JE10WE and EX-N10VP. Kodak to sell imaging business.

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Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera (XF1)

In addition to the X-E1 mirrorless camera with EVF, Fujifilm will announce also a new compact camera called XP1 or XF1. The camera has a very clean design that for some reason reminds me of a Leica product:

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The new Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera will have an EVF *UPDATED*

Update: the Fuji X-E1 will have an electronic viewfinder. One of the new products Fujifilm will introduce at Photokina will be the X-E1 – a new mirrorless camera similar to the X-Pro1 but without the hybrid viewfinder and with a built-in flash. The Fuji X-E1 will be available aslo in silver:

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Pentax X-5 announced

The Pentax X-5 ultra zoom compact camera is now official. The price is set at $279.95 (black version is also available)  The basic specifications: 16MP ‘Bridge’ Digital Camera 26x Megazoom Lens, 22.3-580mm Equivalent Large 3.0″ Tiltable LCD Screen 260K Dot Electronic Viewfinder Full HD 1080p Widescreen Video Triple Shake Reduction Technology Super Macro Mode Focuses to […]

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The new Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 and 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses appeared briefly on B&H website

The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS zoom lenses appeared briefly on B&H website. The entries are now removed, here are the detailed specifications and description one more time: Focal Length 21 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 14 mm Aperture Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 Camera Mount Type Fujifilm X […]

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Canon instant rebates will expire in one week

The current Canon US instant rebates that offer up to $300 savings on selected lenses and speedlites will expire on September 1st, 2012:

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Olympus SP-820UZ and VH-410 compact cameras announced

Olympus announced two new compact cameras: SP-820UZ and VH-410. The price of the 40x zoom SP-820UZ is $329.95, the price of the VH-410 is not yet announced. Olympus SP-820UZ specifications: 40x super-wide optical zoom (22.4-896mm*) 14 Megapixel CMOS iHS Technology 1080p Full HD Movie and HDMI Control Multi-motion Movie IS 7.6cm/3.0″ 460,000 dot colour LCD Dual Image Stabilisation Magic Filter […]

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Rumored high megapixels Canon EOS-3D X and EOS-7D Mark II cameras

Canon EOS-3D X specifications: 46 MP 3.7 frame per second Dual DIGIC 5+ ISO: (25) 50-6400 (12800) AF: Same as 1DX USB 3 CF+SD

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