Vote for the 2014 worst camera of the year award

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I will be offline next week - a perfect time to post the 2014 worst camera of the year award (see the last year's award). Here are the contestants in no particular order and the poll:

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→ Hasselblad Lunar limited edition camera ($10,000).

Hasselblad-HV-camera
→ Another Hassy entry: the “Elite” Hasselblad HV camera ($11,995.00)

KODAK-PIXPRO-Digital-Camera
→ JK Imaging lens camera (Sony QX10/QX100 copycat).

Vivitar-lens-camera-module-for-smart-phones
→ Vivitar IU680 interchangeable lens camera module for smart phones (another Sony copycat).

Pentax K-S1 camera grey
→ Pentax K-S1 camera - the one with the fancy LEDs on the grip ($599).

Ricoh-WG-M1-action-camera
Ricoh WG-M1 "adventure" camera ($174).

Brikk-24k-pure-gold-Nikon-Df-Lux-camera
Brikk 24k pure gold Nikon Df “Lux” camera ($41,395).

Sigma Quattro DP2 camera
Sigma dp2 Quattro camera ($999).

Leica-M-Edition-60-camera-back1
Leica M Edition 60 camera without LCD screen - the first Leica limited edition that is still not sold out ($18,500).

King-Jim-camera-equipped-mouse
King Jim camera equipped mouse - I just had to mention this one as well in order to have the "official number" of 10 cameras.

Here is the poll - please vote and share:


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Samsung NX500 additional information (user manual, 4k in 1:1 crop, small RAW buffer)

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Some additional information on the Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera:

→ The Samsung NX500 camera user manual is now available for download:

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→ Here is a video showing the FOV change when using the Samsung NX500 in 4k video recording mode (4k in 1:1 pixel mapping crop mode):

→ Samsung NX500 continuous mode RAW shooting - the buffer is pretty small:

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What else is new?

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→ Samsung NX500 is scheduled to start shipping on March 18, 2015.

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→ I received an email from B&H that the Samsung NX mirrorless camera is now discontinued. I don't think this model ever shipped in the US.

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Adobe is offering a non-significant savings to Fuji camera owners for Creative Cloud.

Lexar-Professional-3333x-CFast-2.0-card
Lexar issued a press release that their latest Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 memory cards are now available in stores. Check pricing at Amazon, Adorama and B&H - the 256GB version for example costs over $1,000!

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Lensbaby to announce a new 55mm f/1.6 lens

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Lensbaby is gearing up to announce a new 55mm f/1.6 lens for both Nikon and Canon cameras, possibly more mounts later on. The lens will be announced in early April, 2015 and will feature close macro focusing ability.

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The latest Adobe Lightroom 6 leaks: announcement on March 25th

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The latest Adobe Lightroom 6 leaks from online retailers suggest that the official announcement will be on March 25th (prices are in Australian dollars):

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Olympus SH-2 compact camera announced

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Olympus announced a new SH-2 compact camera:

  • 40cm minimum focusing distance
  • 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor
  • TruePic VII Image Processor
  • Olympus 24x Optical Zoom ED f/3-6.9 Lens
  • 40cm minimum focusing distance
  • 25-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 3.0" 460k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
  • Full HD 1920 x 1080p Video at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity & OI.Share
  • RAW Image Capture & Nightscape Modes
  • Live Composite, Filters, and Photo Story
  • Available in black and silver
  • Shipping starts in April
  • Price: $399

Press release:

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Ends today: $20 off TopazLabs B&W Effects

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Topaz Labs is running a promotion on their B&W Effects plugin: you can get $20 off the original price of $59.99 (reducing the price to $39.99) with coupon code MARBW. Topaz B&W Effects is used for black and white conversion and contains features like authentic grain and darkroom inspired effects:

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Additional sample photos (before & after) and how to videos:

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New Sony cameras on the horizon

New Sony camera rumors
The Indonesian Communication Agency has new listings on their website for two Sony cameras - this is a pretty good indication that we are 1-3 months away from the official announcement. Model name was not provided in the listings.

Via digicame-info.com

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