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Sony RX1R II camera with 42MP full frame sensor announced

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

Sony announced a new RX1R II camera:

42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor
Zeizz Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens
High speed AF
Retractable XGA OLED viewfinder
Price: €3,500 in Europe, $3,299 in the US
Shipping starts in December 2015
Pre order links: ~~B&H~~ (pre-orders were removed few hours after the announcement)
World’s first optical variable low pass filter with low pass filter bracketing:

Main specs (detailed specifications):
- 42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Variable Optical Low-Pass Filter
- Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 Lens
- Full HD 1080p60 Video & XAVC S Format
- 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
- 0.39″ 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
- 3.0″ 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- ISO 102400 & Uncompressed 14-Bit RAW
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
The new AF points:

Additional images (click for larger view):

Sample photos
Additional information available at sony.net
Press release (Sony also announced the release date of the 14-bit RAW firmware for α7R II and new Imaging PRO support for Austria and Switzerland):

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Sony 14-bit RAW firmware for α7R II coming in a week, new Imaging PRO support launched in Austria and Switzerland

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

In addition to the new RX1R II camera, Sony also made two other announcements today:

Sony to release α7R II firmware adding uncompressed 14-bit RAW on October 19th
Sony Imaging PRO support launches in Austria and Switzerland

The full press releases are available after the break:

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This is the upcoming Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

Pictured above is the new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens. The official announcement is rumored to be this Friday. This will be the fourth full frame Sigma Art prime lens after the 24mm, 35mm and 50mm models. Here are the details:

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Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens (ZF.2 and ZE) announced

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens is now officially announced and will available in Nikon and Canon mounts (ZF.2 and ZE) in the second quarter of 2016. The retail sales price is not available, but given the price of other Otus lenses, expect new 1.4/28 to cost around $4,000. Additional information, including technical specifications, sample photos, MTF and lens design charts and the press release can be found here.

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Adobe Lightroom’s import is 600% slower than the competition

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

The title says it all, the latest Adobe Lightroom is 600% slower when importing photos than the competition. Here are the details:

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The best smart phone cameras according to DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2015

Along with their iPhone 6s review, DxOMark published their rankings for the best smart phone camera – the Sony Xperia Z5 is currently on top of the ranking, while the new iPhone 6s is at #10:

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Exclusive deal: get Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom for $7.99

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2015

For a limited time Adobe is offering a Creative Cloud Photography plan for $7.99 to PhotoRumors readers. This is a 20% discount during your first year of membership. The Creative Cloud Photography plan includes Photoshop CC and Lightroom. This offer is valid from October 1, 2015 to November 28, 2015. Additional information is available here.

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II camera now shipping

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2015

@photorumors Just got an email from Olympus.eu that they have the omd em10Mk2 in stock pic.twitter.com/FeSIomDXHt
— jeffry (@kondamin) October 13, 2015

After the initial sales halt, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II camera is now shipping and some configurations are already in stock. Check availability at:

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Canon EOS M10, PowerShot G5 X and G9 X cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2015

Canon EOS M10

Price: $599-$849
Pre-orders: B&H | Adorama | Amazon
18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H:25600)
Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor
Hybrid CMOS AF II for accurate autofocus along with maximum continuous shooting speeds up to 4.6 fps
3.0-inch tilt-type (180º up) LCD monitor (approximately 1,040,000 dots)
Full HD 1920×1080 movies at 24p and 30p in MP4 format
Self Portrait mode to adjust camera effects, including skin smoothness and brightness* Compatible with all EF-M lenses as well as full line of EF and EF-S lenses*
Compact size at just 4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches, and just over 10.5 ounces (including battery and memory card)
Built-in retractable flash
Built in Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication) plus Mobile Device Connect Button
Press release (more info)
Sample photos (more available here)
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