Sony files patent for rotating sensor and LCD display

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2013

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Sony rotating sensor patent

Sony filed a patent for a camera with a rotating sensor and LCD screen that will let you take pictured in portrait mode while you still have a firm grip and hold the camera horizontally. Over-engineering or a brilliant idea?

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Panasonic GX7 additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

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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

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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

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

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

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

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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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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2013

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

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Those are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2013:

  1. Sigma rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens next year
  2. The new Hasselblad Stellar camera leaked
  3. Rumored Panasonic GX7 pictures and specs surface online
  4. Lomography kickstarts a Petzval portrait lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras
  5. Sony full frame NEX mirrorless camera rumors intensify
  6. The first rumored Olympus E-M1 specifications
  7. Sigma Poland is counting down to a “revolution” in 4 days
  8. DxOMark on the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A: “best performing APS-C zoom”
  9. Panasonic GX2 camera drawings
  10. Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera officially announced
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New Samsung gold plated NX300 special edition camera kit

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

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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).

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Adobe Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates now available

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

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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

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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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