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Fuji X70 and X-E2S owner manuals now available for download Fuji X-Pro 2 hands-on field test and review videos Fuji’s 3rd quarter financial results are out

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This is the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera (pictures + specs)

Here it is – the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera: As I already reported, the official announcement is expected next week. The EOS-1D X Mark II technical specifications are (specs updated 1/29):

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2015 BCN camera rankings are out

The 2015 BCN camera rankings are out. Here are the top manufacturers in each category: Compact cameras: Canon DSLR: Canon Mirrorlesss: Olympus Video cameras: Panasonic Lenses: Canon Please note that BCN Ranking collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores. Here are the complete rankings:

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Canon rumored to announce their 1DX Mk II camera next week

Canon is rumored announce a new flagship DSLR camera (most likely the 1DX Mk II) next week – on Monday, February 1st or on Tuesday, February 2nd. Stay tuned for additional details.

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What else is new?

→ Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera tested at DxOMark → Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic lens launched as a separate item, available for pre-order. → Many brands are increasing their prices in Canada as a result of the week Canadian dollar (the Canadian dollar has fallen 15% in the last six months). I was told that Tamron is […]

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2015 worst camera of the year: vote now

It’s time again for our 3rd annual Worst Camera of the Year Award. Please vote and share this poll. Here are the nominees in a random order:

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The latest patents from Canon, SIgma and Konica Minolta

→ Canon EF 24-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens patent. → Canon CN-E 70-200mm f/2.8 lens patent (Super 35mm). → Canon has an interesting patent where the sensor of a DSLR camera is moving forward in order to use the camera with EF-M lenses. → Canon EF-M 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DO IS STM lens patent. → Sigma has a new patent for a 120-600mm […]

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Canon EOS 1DX MKII to be announced in February/March, shipment will start in April

The new Canon EOS 1DX MKII flagship DSLR camera is rumored to be announced in February/March timeframe. Shipment will start in April, 2016. The new camera is expected to have 4k video and costs around $5.999.

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New Canon cameras, printers and camcorders announced at the 2016 CES show

Canon announced several new products at the 2016 CES show: PowerShot SX540 HS Camera PowerShot SX420 IS PowerShot ELPH 360HS PowerShot ELPH 190 IS PowerShot ELPH 180 Canon SELPHY CP1200 wireless compact photo printer with NB-CP2LH battery pack Canon SELPHY CP1200 wireless compact photo printer Canon VIXIA HF G40 full HD camcorder Canon 16GB VIXIA HF […]

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What to expect in early 2016 (CES and CP+ shows)

Here is an updated post on what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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