Panasonic Lumix GH-4 announcement

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Panasonic officially announced their new Lumix GH-4 camera that can capture 4K at 24p video (4096×2160) and at 30p/24p (3840×2160). The GH-4 has a magnesium alloy body and 49 area auto focusing (in both photo and video). A new flash and interface unit were also announced. The pricing will be announced on March 17th. Additional information:

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Canon produced 70 million EOS cameras, claims 75% of photographers on Super Bowl used their equipment

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Canon announced the production of 70 million EOS-series interchangeable lens cameras. The company also claims that 75% of the professional photographers covering the Super Bowl were using Canon cameras and lenses:

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The black Fuji X100s camera is now shipping

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The black Fuji X100s camera is already shipping and is currently in stock at AmazonAdorama and WEX UK. Please note that the black X100s will  be sold as a limited edition only in Japan. The price of the black version is also identical to the silver X100s (the previous black Fuji X100 was a worldwide limited edition and costed more than the regular X100). Here is the first black Fuji X100s unboxing video:

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The new Panasonic GH4 YAGH interface unit is huge

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This is the new Panasonic GH4 interface unit called YAGH that will be announced in few hours. It’s huge and has several different audio, video and power interfaces:

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens now shipping

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The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamps). Related links:

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New 2014 Pentax K-mount lens roadmap published with a new 70-200mm lens

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Pentax published a n updated K-mount lens roadmap on Facebook with a new 70-200mm lens listed to be announced in the future.

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Panasonic GH4 camera with 4k video announcement tomorrow, first pictures now available

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As previously reported, Panasonic will announce a new GH4 camera with 4k video tomorrow (tonight in the US). Here are some additional images:

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Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens announced (model A010)

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Tamron announced a new 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens (Model A010). You can see the patent for that lens here. Additional information:

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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens announced (model B016)

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Tamron  announced a new 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens (model B016):

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Canon G1 X camera replacement to be announced on February 12th

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A quick update on my what to expect at CP+ post: the Canon G1 X camera replacement will be announced on February 12th. You can see some of the previously rumored specifications here. The Canon SX280 camera will also be replaced.

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