This is the Sony α6000 camera (pictures and specifications)

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Sony-a6000-camera
In addition to the five new compact cameras, Sony will also announce the α6000 mirrorless model (former NEX). Here are the specifications:

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This is the Canon EOS Kiss X70 / 1200D camera

Canon EOS Kiss X70 camera
This is the first leaked picture of the Canon EOS Kiss X70/1200D DSLR camera that will be announced for the CP+ show as I reported yesterday. Here are the specifications:

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Samyang cancelled their plans for a 50mm f/1.2 lens

Samyang 50mm f:1.2 lens
Last year Samyang hinted that they are working on a new 50mm f/1.2 lens. A reader recently asked the company on Facebook for some updates and Samyang responded that the 50mm f/1.2 lens will not be released.

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More leaked pictures of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera

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Two more leaked images of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II camera. Here are the specifications:

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New MindShift products now available for pre-order

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Few weeks ago Think Tank Photo launched a new outdoor photography backpack company called MindShift Gear which is dedicated to build carrying solutions for photographers who are passionate about experiencing the natural world. Today MindShift announced that their new rotating day hike backpack, the rotation180° Panorama is available for order. Designed for those who want quick access to their gear, the rotation180° Panorama’s belt pack rotates to the front for quick gear access and without first having to take off the backpack. Two other new MindShift products are now also available for pre-order:

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The new Fuji, Sony and Nikon rebates are now live

There was some confusion over the weekend because not all of the rebates I mentioned in my previous post went live when they were supposed to. It seems that now everything is fixed and the latest savings from Fuji, Sony and Nikon are now live:

Fujifilm Rebates

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Sony Rebates

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Nikon Rebates

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Sigma DP2 Quattro compact camera officially announced

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The Sigma DP2 Quattro compact camera is now officially announced. You can read more on the new camera here and here. Check pricing and availability at B&H. The press release is after the break:

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New Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens to be announced on February 12

Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f:0.95 lens type 2
Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 type II lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras on February 12th. This lens will be an update to the existing version that was announced back in August, 2010.

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Sigma announced 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM lens for Pentax and Sony cameras

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Sigma announced a Pentax and Sony version of their 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM lens:

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Canon rumored to announce a replacement for the Rebel T3/EOS 1100D DSLR camera

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I received some information that in addition to the compact cameras, Canon will also introduce a replacement for the Rebel T3/EOS 1100D model. The official announcement should be this week for the CP+ show in Japan. The Canon Rebel T3/EOS 1100D camera has been on the market since February 2011.

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