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Canon EOS 3D

By PR admin | Published: December 29, 2009

There are rumors about a new model that will fit between the 5D and 1D Canon DSLRs. The specs are: 16.7mp FF 7.2 µm pixel pitch DIGIC V Small magnesium alloy body similar to the 5D2 The camera will be priced above the 5D2. Possibly in the $4000-$4500 range with the 1D Mark IV Announcement for Photokina.

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Sony A700 discontinuation continues

By PR admin | Published: December 28, 2009

After the official email from Sony and Sony’s own website, now B&H also has listed the Sony A700 DSLR as discontinued: The replacement could be announced as early as CES at the beginning of January or PMA in February.

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PhotoRumors recap

By PR admin | Published: December 28, 2009

Image Sensors World reports that DxO Labs is up for sale because they did not get another round of financing. The potential buyers: Aptina and Google. Adorama has the Ricoh GXR in stock. SLRClub got some more Samsung NX10 picture: Sony Alpha in 2010 (predictions). Sony A750 – this could be a fake/joke: A750 replacement of A700, 18.2 […]

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PhotoRumors widget now available

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2009

If you are into widgetary: A NikonRumors forum member (thanks alphanikonrex!) has created a widget where you can get the latest [NR] RSS feeds directly to your desktop (only for Mac at that point). The widget can be downloaded for free here. You can also subscribe for email notifications from PhotoRumors. Also available: NikonRumors widget […]

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Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200 water resistant cover review (exclusive)

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2009

The ThinkTank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200 water resistant cover has been in development for over two years. It comes with two versions: one for shooting with flash (with a special pocket for the flash unit) and the other is the “normal” version which will be covered in this post. The fabric used on the Hydrophobia is […]

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The new Samsung CL80 is unofficially out

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2009

Update: Samsung removed the CL80 website. All details are available now on Samsung’s website, no official announcement yet (scroll down for full specs): 14MP Digital Camera 31mm Wide Angle Lens Smart Album 14 Megapixels & 7x Optical Zoom Frame Guide 3.7″ AMOLED screen built-in Wi-Fi Read the full specs after the break:

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Happy Holidays from PhotoRumors.com

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2009
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New product: ThinkTank Hydrophobia 70-200 water resistant cover

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2009

Photography news, before they happen: Think Tank Photo will release a new product at the end of January, 2010 – the seam-sealed, water-resistant “Hydrophobia 70-200” cover for DSLR with up to a 70-200 f/2.8 lens attached. Here are two quick shots of the product (I will have more details tomorrow):

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Sigma SD15 DSLR to be released in February 2010

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2009

The rumor is that the Sigma SD15 DSLR will be released in the second half of February 2010. Source

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Ricoh’s attempt at a limited edition camera (GR Digital III x Stussy)

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2009

Ricoh announced a “Stussy” limited edition version of its GR Digital III camera model created with US fashion brand manufacturer Stussy (hit that link for more pictures): Not a fan of limited edition cameras (nobody can do limited edition cameras better than Leica), but in this case I do like the GR DIGITAL III x Stussy […]

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