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Canon announced a weird looking "mini compact personal camcorder" called VIXIA that features an ultra wide-angle lens, full HD video and Wi-Fi.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera with passive Micro Four Thirds mount
The Blackmagic cinema camera price dropped by $1,000 (also EF mount).

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The first Hasselblad Stellar review is out:

"The unavoidable question is whether all this is worth it when you are paying $2000 for a discontinued camera which is the Sony RX100. The RX100 had immense popularity due to its relatively large sensor and versatile lens. The RX100 II is newer and has improvements on paper but out of these there's very little that will show up in every photo that you take. So if you're looking for a unique look in a good pocket camera like a RX100/RX100 II, the Stellar will get you that, if you can afford it."

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Sony files patent for rotating sensor and LCD display

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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

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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

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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.

Panasonic  GX7 promo videos:

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

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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

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Sigma-Poland-teaser Sigma-18-35mm-f1.8-DC-HSM-A-lensDxOMark-test-results Panasonic GX2 camera

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

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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).

Additional images:

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Adobe Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates now available

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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 5.2CR 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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