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What’s in stock today?

I received several notifications from B&H today that some new/hard to find products are in stock: Fujifilm Finepix X10 is now shipping – this is the first time I see this camera in stock. Fujifilm FinePix X100 – it seems that the wait for this camera is finally over. Canon PowerShot S100 – I think this is […]

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PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 in New York

Throughout the day I will be uploading pictures from the PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 in New York to this flickr set: For the Nikon booth check NikonRumors.com.

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Giving away $3000 worth of B&H giftcards in the next 3 days (purchase necessary)

For the next three days, you can take advantage of this exclusive offer from B&H and get up to a $50 gift card with your next purchase or win a $500 gift card (purchase necessary). Here is the break down: For a purchase between $2000-$4000, you will get one $25 gift card from B&H For […]

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Weekend links

Fuji X10 hands-on video: Samsung NX 200 hands-on video: How the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 is made video:

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Weekend links

iCam prototype is camera that has a dock for an iPhone, similar to the Leica i9 concept: With the iCam you can: Use real lenses Use the CCD or CMOS of new body instead of 5MP iPhone CMOS sensor Use optical zoom Save your photos directly to phone, to an ftp address, share or mail […]

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Point and shoot tilt-shift camera

Photojojo just started selling a new point and shoot camera with a built-in tilt-shift lens. The rest of the specs: Takes 15 fps video at 640 x 480 resolution (AVI format) Photo resolution 2560 x 1920 Shutter speeds 1/4 to 1/3000 second +/- exposure control Fixed focus f=7.45mm lens (1.5m to infinity range) Vivid and sepia […]

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Clever lens hood/cap design

Designers Rhie Hyi Joong and Lee Sang Hwa created this clever lens hood design that serves also as a lens cap:

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Pioneer to start producing digital cameras?

Tech-on (Japan) reports that the electronics manufacturer Pioneer has established a joint venture in Brazil and will start producing digital cameras. The production is expected to start later this year. WSJ reprots that the new digital cameras will be available for sale on the Chinese market. The goal is to reach 500,000 units by 2015.

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The making of LockCircle body cap

LockCircle published a new video on the making of their high end body cap for Canon DSLRs: The Making of LockCircle, the original camera body cap for EF-Mount. 66 cnc machining steps, 8 chemical hardener treatments, 5 handmade steps. Inspired by cinematographers using hdslr cameras on feature/commercial tough productions. Professional locking and sealing features.

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New website for Four Thirds fans

On the heels of the successful NikonImages.com website and the evolving smaller sensor cameras, 4ThirdsImages.com launches. 4ThirdsImages.com is a FREE  online gallery for hosting photos captured with 4/3, Micro 4/3 or APSC gear. Unlike your typical photo hosting site, 4ThirdsImages.com makes good use of the backend database and provides users with search features not seen […]

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