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How to tackle the collapsing camera market (video)

A very interesting presentation by Mayflower Concepts at the 2015 CES show on how to tackle the collapsing camera market:

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Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that seeks funding

The Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that is currently seeking funding opportunities. The prototype shown has an optical viewfinder with electronic frame-lines and a focusing patch: With a 20.0 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor, the Konost camera delivers image quality on par with any modern camera. Our analogy is to think […]

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Ming Thein reviews a mystery camera

Ming Thein was given a mystery camera to review: “Post-CP+, and in a stunning reversal of recent events, I’ve been given a camera to test. Not just any camera; one that is not even currently available. It is light, portable and sits in a class of its own amongst all cameras I have used.” You […]

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Pictures from the 2015 CP+ show in Japan

The 2015 CP+ show is now officially over. Here are some pictures from many of the newly announced products:

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Canon EOS 5Ds /R cameras and EF 11-24mm f/4L lens press release

One more Canon update – the full press release for the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R cameras and EF 11-24mm f/4L lens:

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New Flashpoint zoom Li-on on-camera flash for Nikon and Canon cameras

Adorama announced a new Flashpoint zoom Li-on TTL flash for Nikon and Canon cameras with 1.5 second full-power recycle time:

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Last moment holidays gift idea: FotodioX replica crystal cameras

  Last moment holidays gift idea – Amazon and B&H are selling various replica crystal camera models from FotodioX priced between $60 and $80:

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ProFoto announced HSS upgrade (1/8000 sec) for B1 off-camera flash

Few months ago I mentioned on NikonRumors that a high sync mode option will be added to the ProFoto B1 off-camera Flash system in the future. Today ProFoto announced a HSS (high speed sync) upgrade that will enable shooting as fast as 1/8000 of a second:

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HTC planning to release next generation RE action camera in 2015

In 2015 HTC will release the next generation of their RE action camera. HTC’s first RE model was announced in October and will start shipping in January. The camera has a 16MP sensor, full HD video, microSD slot and no LCD screen (connects to a smart phone). The price of the HTC RE is $200. Focustaiwan via Engadget

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Cyber Monday deals part 1

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