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Canon patent: DSLR with touchscreen (and maybe Wi-Fi)

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2011

Canon filed a patent application 20110249165 for a DSLR with a touchscreen: “The present invention provides an image pickup apparatus that reduces the likelihood that when a user operates a display screen with a fingertip while not looking through a viewfinder, the user’s fingertip will be falsely detected, and makes it less likely that erroneous operation […]

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Sony’s compact system camera production in Thailand halted

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2011

Similar to Nikon, Sony’s compact system camera production in Ayutthaya, Thailand is halted due to the recent flooding: “The factory has stopped operation since 6 Oct and the company said it will stop operation until 14. Operation may resume on Oct 17 depending on the situation.” Via PEN

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13 crazy camera concepts

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2011

The Edna camera: “It brings autofocus capability to these lenses through a shifting image sensor. With its horizontal mirrored design it is equally easy to handle for left- and right-handers. A distinction between the Nikon & Canon camera lenses and the HCI makes the platform accessible to the user.” (designers: Vuk Jakovljevic, Marko Doblanovic, Szilveszter Buzasi & […]

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This week’s recap

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2011

Here are some interesting stories from last week: New Eneloops rechargeable batteries keep their charge for over 5 years. Check out also this post about the best AA batteries for photography. Apple’s iPhone 4S has a Sony sensor. Sony’s CEO was right and so was the Apple employee who published a picture taken with the new iPhone 4s on flickr before […]

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This is the Samsung NX 12-24mm f/4 lens

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2011

The circled lens on the picture above is the actual prototype of the upcoming Samsung NX 12-24mm f/4 lens that is listed on the Samsung NX 2012 roadmap. The final version will have ED glass and a new VCM (Voice Coil Motor) specially designed for video recording. The lens is expected to be released in the first […]

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Sony releases firmware update for the a65 and a77 SLT cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2011

Today Sony Asia released firmware version 1.03 for their SLT a65 and a77 cameras. The included improvements are: Support flash control function for Micro Twin Flash Kit, HVL-MT24AM. Improved response time of the following operation, Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder Front and Rear control dial Fn button control […]

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Next high end camera from Sony will be a “9x” model

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Paul George of Sony UK said on his Facebook page that the next high end camera from Sony will be a “9x” model: “However, in actual fact its probably better to state that the a77 is now in the range for a while, and the next high end introduction will be featuring the number ’9x’ […]

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New Canon DSLR on October 18th

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

A new Canon DSLR is expected to be announced on October 18th. The new camera will probably be from the 1D series: 16-18mp Full Frame ISO 51,200 Dual Digic V Crazy frame rates of 12-14fps have been reported 61 AF points has also been reported

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When everything else fails, release a limited edition camera

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2011

If you were not sure weather to buy the Sigma SD1 for $7,000, maybe this limited edition will change your mind. Only 10 pieces will be produced for 9,999 EUR each (available only in Germany):

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