First Olympus E-M5 Mark II videos now online

Olympus E-M5II camera
The first Olympus E-M5 Mark II camera preview videos are already online:

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Canon EOS 750D/760D camera specifications

Canon Canon EOS 760D DSLR camera
Here are the latest Canon EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera specifications:

Canon EOS 750D

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  • Enable 24.2MP CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC6 processor
  • Finder penta mirror. Field of view 95%, magnification 0.82 times, the eye point 19mm
  • AF 19-point cross-type. Center F2.8 corresponding dual cross
  • 7560-pixel RGB-IR photometry sensor. 63 zone TTL metering
  • ISO100-12800 (extended with 25600)
  • The shutter speed is 30 seconds -1/4000 seconds (Synchro 1/200 sec)
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / sec.
  • LCD monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots. Vari-Angle
  • Built-in guide number 12 flash
  • New hybrid CMOS AF III
  • Video Full HD 30fps
  • Wi-Fi · NFC
  • Remote operation by smartphone tablet
  • Battery LP-E17
  • The size of 131.9 x 100.7 x 77.8mm
  • Weight 555g (CPA criteria). 510g (body only)

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This is the new Pentax full frame K-mount DSLR camera

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This is the new Pentax full frame K-mount DSLR camera. As I already mentioned earlier today, a prototype will be on display at at he CP+ show next week. No specifications were released for now. Shipping should start by the end of 2015. The product name is still to be decided. The camera will be compatible with DA lenses, using an image-cropping function.

Update: see the rumored specifications.

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Ricoh announces two new Pentax full frame DSLR zoom lenses

HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f:2.8
Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 lens
Ricoh/Pentax just announced their two new full frame DSLR zoom lenses.

B&H already has the new lenses listed on their website – check prices and availability here:

Full specifications and press release after the break:

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Rumors: Pentax will have their new full frame DSLR camera on display at the CP+

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Pentax may will have their new full frame DSLR camera on display at the CP+ show that starts in Japan next week. I am not sure if any specifications will be officially revealed. Shipping should start after the summer.

In addition to the new lenses, there will be also other new Pentax products announced.

Update: the Pentax full frame K-mount DSLR camera is now officially announced, see this post for more information.

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Canon will also announce the EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera (EOS Kiss line)

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On February 6th Canon will also announce a new EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera (EOS Kiss line) that leaked in one of official the press images few weeks ago.

Update – here are the first pictures of the Canon EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera:

Canon EOS 750D DSLR camera
Canon the EOS 750D DSLR camera
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Canon EOS 750D DSLR camera kit
Canon EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera specifications:

  • 24.2MP CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC6 processor
  • New development of 7560 pixel RGB + IR photometry sensor
  • AF 19 points
  • Hybrid CMOS AF III
  • Dynamic tracking continuous shooting in live view
  • Top LCD panel
  • Intelligent Viewfinder
  • Vari-angle LCD monitor
  • Wi-Fi · NFC
  • Remote control with smartphone and tablet
  • Creative modes including HDR movie

Here is the updated list of expected new Canon products:

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The E-M5 Mark II camera leaked on Olympus Hong Kong website

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For a short period of time Olympus Hong Kong published all of the information for the upcoming E-M5 Mark II camera on their website. The link is now dead, but you can still access everything trough Google cache. The official announcement is tonight (EST). In case they pull out the Google cache page, here is a screenshot:

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Canon EOS 5DS and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM prices revealed

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I received the EU prices for the upcoming Canon EOS 5DS full frame DSLR camera and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens:

  • Canon EOS 5Ds: €3,499 (around $4,000)
  • Canon EOS 5Ds R (no low-pass filter): €3,699 (around $4,200)
  • Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM: €2,999 (around $3,400)

Expect the US prices to be lower.

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Ricoh to announce HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 and 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses

Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 lens HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f:2.8
The two prototype lenses that Ricoh displayed during the 2015 CES show will be announced on February 5th (pictured above):

  • HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8
  • Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6

Both lenses are full frame, giving all Pentax fans hope that a full frame DSLR camera should be coming soon.

Update – here are the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens detailed specifications:

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New pictures: Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera in black

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Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera back
Two freshly leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera the official announcement is on February 6. The EOS M3 will be compatible with the EVF-DC1 viewfinder.

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