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More firmware update news from Sony, GoPro, Ricoh, Fuji and Zeiss

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

Sony released a new firmware update that enhances the image stabilization system of the α7 II camera.

More firmware updates after the break:

Posted in Fuji, GoPro, Ricoh, Sony| Tagged firmware| 5 Comments

Major Samsung NX1 firmware update coming

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

Imaging-resource reports that a major firmware update for the Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera will be released soon. Here is a list of the improvements:

Posted in Samsung| Tagged firmware, Samsung NX1| 6 Comments

Is this a new Canon DSLR camera?

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

On one of the press photos released by Canon for the Connect Station CS100 media hub, you can see a portion of a DSLR camera that doesn’t look like any of the currently available models. This is probably what Canon will announce for the CP+ show next month in Japan.

Via Canon Austria

Posted in Canon| Tagged 2015 CP+ show, Canon EOS 750D| 16 Comments

Olympus published more details on their Open Platform Community (OPC) camera protype

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2015

During the 2014 Photokina show Olympus announced their new Open Platform Community (OPC) camera prototype with a Micro Four Third mount. Since then, the company has uploaded more information on that project at their dedicated website. Here are the unit’s specifications:

Posted in Olympus| Tagged Olympus Open Platform Camera OPC| 1 Comment

New Flashpoint zoom Li-on on-camera flash for Nikon and Canon cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2015

Adorama announced a new Flashpoint zoom Li-on TTL flash for Nikon and Canon cameras with 1.5 second full-power recycle time:
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More info on the new Pentax DSLR camera and collapsible lens

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2015

Here is some additional information on the new Pentax DSLR camera (here is a picture of the top of the camera) Ricoh announced at the CES show:

Built-in Wi-Fi
Dual control wheels
Fully articulating LCD
Weather sealing
Video mode on the on/off switch
Decorative LED rings (toned down compared to the K-S1)
Multiple color options

More information on the new collapsible Pentax kit lens:

Posted in Pentax| Tagged CES 2015| 20 Comments

Sony got new 4k action cameras (CES 2015)

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

At the 2015 CES show Sony announced the FDR-X1000V – the first 4K action cam with video recording at 4K/30p (100 Mbps). TheFDR-X1000V has advanced SteadyShot technology and new wind noise reduction feature. The price is $499. Here are the remaining specs:

Posted in Sony| Tagged 4k, CES 2015| 9 Comments

Deal of the day: Sony NEX-7 with 18-55mm lens for $598 with free accessories

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

For the next 24 hours B&H has a special deal on the Sony NEX-7 camera with 18-55mm lens for $598 (that’s $650 off) with free expedited shipping plus free Ruggard shoulder bag and free Vello glass LCD screen protector (while supply lasts).

Posted in Deals, Sony| 2 Comments

Fujifilm announced a new Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2015

Fujifilm announced a new Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens priced at $1,199.95 (available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). Here are the lens specifications and press release, sample images can be found here: