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Panasonic GX7 additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

Sample images from the new Panasonic GX7 camera can be found on the new dedicated website. Additional images are available on flickr. There seems to be also several new GX7 accessories listed at B&H.

Panasonic GX7 hands-on videos:

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Panasonic Lumix GX7 Micro Four Thirds camera, Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 lens announced

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

The Panasonic Lumix GX7 Micro Four Thirds camera is now officially announced. The US price of the body only will be $999, the kit with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens will cost $1099. Here are he official technical specifications:

16MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
Venus Engine Image Processor
Micro Four Thirds System
3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
90° Tilting 2,764k-Dot EVF
Full HD 1080p AVCHD Video at 60 fps
MEGA O.I.S. In-Body Image Stabilization
Built-In Wireless and NFC Connectivity
Focus Peaking and Magnification Windows
Magnesium Alloy Body Construction

Panasonic also announced a new lens: Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2.

Panasonic GX7 promo videos:

New from Sigma: lens mount conversion service, 4 years warranty on all products

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

Sigma officially announced the previously rumored mount conversion service and new 4 years warranty. The full press release can be found here.

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New Samsung gold plated NX300 special edition camera kit

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

Axiom Telecom announced a new special limited edition kit that contains a 22k gold plated NX300 camera, two lenses (55-18mm III and 45mm 2D/3D), SEF8-A flash, external battery charger, 16GB memory card and leather case/strap. Each of the units is marked with an unique serial number and “Special Edition” engravings. The set will be available only through axiomtelecom.com in Saudi Arabia. The price is 10,000 Saudi Riyal (around $2700).

Additional images:

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Adobe Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates now available

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

As previously reported, today Adobe announced Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates. The full details on bug fixes and added support for new cameras can be fond here: LR 5.2 | CR 8.2. Both versions are now available for download on Adobe’s website.

Direct download links: LR 5.2 | CR 8.2 for CC | CR 8.2 for CS6.

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Panasonic GX7 announcement in few hours, new Leica MFT lens on the way

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

The Panasonic GX7 MFT camera will be announced in few hours. Few last moment GX7 updates from Digicame-info in addition to the previously leaked specs:

No AA filter on the sensor
Sensor designed by Panasonic with improve high sensitivity and resolution, new two-dimensional noise reduction (25% better high ISO performance and 10% better resolution performance compared with the GX1)
The camera will start shipping in Japan on September 12
The price will be around 1000 EUR ($1000 in the US)
Very fast communication between body and lens: 240 B/s
“Noiseless” shooting mode: takes pictures without the use of the mechanical shutter
Battery capacity: 320 shots
Weight: 402g
The GX will be available in two different colors: silver and black

Digicame-info reported also that a new Panasonic/Leica branded Micro Four Thirds lens is also coming soon but the exact date is not yet confirmed.

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Sigma to announce mount conversion services on Thursday

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2013

Few days ago PhotoRumors broke the news about a new upcoming announcement from Sigma. As some of the commenters already mentioned, on Thursday Sigma will announce a new mount conversion service. This will be a free service from Sigma where you will be able to send your Sigma lens and convert to any of the available mounts.

Update: the mount replacement service might be free, but you will still have to pay for the shipping and handling to Japan.

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Canon press event scheduled for August 21st

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2013

Canon has scheduled a press event for August 21st, 2013. Some of the possible products that could be announced on that date are: new EOS M mirrorless cameras, Canon EOS 7D Mark II or the rumored 75MP Canon 1 series camera.

Via Photographybay

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