Refurbished Sony a7S camera for $1,899.99

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Refurbished Sony a7S cameras are now available on eBay for $1,899.99 (available also on Amazon). Here are few other refurbished deals:

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SteadXP can deliver 3 axis video stabilization to almost any camera

SteadXP can deliver 3 axis video stabilization to almost any cameras

SteadXP is a new Kickstarter project that can deliver 3 axis video stabilization and is compatible with almost all cameras on the market (including GoPro, DSLRs and cinema cameras). This is how it works:

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First Canon ME20F-SH sample video at ISO 4,000,000

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Canon Japan published a sample video from the ME20F-SH full frame multi purpose camera that was announced back in July:

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Deal of the day: take 40% off any Rocky Nook eBook

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For a limited time you can take 40% off any Rocky Nook eBook with coupon code PHOTORUMORS. The full catalog of photography books can be found here.

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Sony announced α7S II: a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video and 5-axis image stabilization

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There was no Sony A6000 successor or any new lenses announced today, but Sony surprisingly revealed a new α7S II - a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600:

  • Ultra-high sensitivity up to 409600i with low noise across the whole range
  • Wide dynamic range across entire ISO range delivering smooth tonal gradation from dark to bright conditions
  • In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization for expanded shooting possibilities
  • Internal 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
  • Wide range of professional movie functionality including S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3, new Gamma Assist Display, enhanced Zebra Function, Full HD 120fps recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording and full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
  • High-speed AF with enhanced accuracy in wide ranging scenes and advanced shooting functions

The price of the α7S II is $2,999 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). Shipping starts in October. Sample photos can be found here.

Hands-on and promo α7S II videos:

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The new DJI Zenmuse X5/X5R drone has a 4k Micro Four Thirds camera

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The newly announced DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R drone models are equipped with an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds cameras (16MP sensor, 13 stops dynamic range and 4k video recording capabilities).

DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R promo videos and technical specifications:

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More Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS DO BR USM lens prototype pictutres and details

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PhotographyBay posted few more pictures and additional details on the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS DO BR USM lens prototype I mentioned earlier today. PhotographyBay also has few more pictures of the 120MP Canon DSLR camera prototype - it is producing 210MB RAW files per image (1:1 view on a 4K monitor):

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Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO BR lens prototype on display at the 2015 Canon EXPO in NYC

Popular Photography magazine posted some pictures on their Instagram of a new Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO BR lens prototype (patent was recently filed in Japan) that is currently on display at the 2015 Canon EXPO in NYC:

Canon is working on a 600mm F/4 DO BR lens with their latest optical tech. #CanonExpoNY

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There was also a prototype of the new 120MP Canon EOS DSLE camera that was announced few days ago:

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