Polaroid Socialmatic instant print digital camera to start shipping on January 1st, 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2014

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The Polaroid Socialmatic digital instant print & share camera started as a concept back in 2012. After a delay (shipping was supposed to start in early 2014), the camera will be released on January 1st, 2015 according to this Amazon listing. Here are the camera's specifications:

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Big Hasselblad H5D price drop/instant savings

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2014

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After reducing the price of the Stellar camera by $2,300, Hasselblad is now running a promo in the US on several of their cameras through December 24, 2014:

There's also a 20% discount on select lenses when purchased with the H5X, H5D and CPO cameras (lens discount does not apply when purchased with an H camera):

This offer is also available at B&H.

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HTC planning to release next generation RE action camera in 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2014

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In 2015 HTC will release the next generation of their RE action camera. HTC's first RE model was announced in October and will start shipping in January. The camera has a 16MP sensor, full HD video, microSD slot and no LCD screen (connects to a smart phone). The price of the HTC RE is $200.

Focustaiwan via Engadget

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Pentax K-5 IIs and Mamiya RZ67 Pro II cameras listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2014

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After the $500 instant rebate, the Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H.

The Mamiya RZ67 Pro II medium format camera is also listed as discontinued:

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I also received some information that the Mamiya 7II medium format camera is also already discontinued (not listed at B&H, still in stock at Adorama).

Mamiya is rumored to release a new medium format digital rangefinder camera in 2015.

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2014

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2014

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Sony a7 II mirrorless camera 5 axis 4 Samsung S 300mm f:2.8 ED OIS NX lens 4
Adobe-Photoshop-is-now-running-om-Chrome Hasselblad Lunar Stellar camera
Canon EF 11-24mm f:4L lensFuji lens system that can take a telephoto and a wide-angle shot at the same time
These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November, 2014:

  1. Canon EOS 7D Mark II DxOMark test score: identical to the 5 years old Nikon D300s camera
  2. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II cameras rumored for early 2015 release
  3. Sony a7 II mirrorless camera with 5 axis in-body stabilization officially announced
  4. Hasselblad has no shame, announces new Stellar II camera
  5. New Sony α7 II (ILCE-7M2) camera and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II lens to be announced in the next few days
  6. The upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens is huge
  7. Adobe Photoshop is now running on Chrome
  8. Confirmed: Hasselblad closed their Italian design center
  9. Canon Germany leaked the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens on their website
  10. New patents: Fuji lens system that can take telephoto and wide-angle pictures at the same time; new Sony 60mm f/2.8 macro lens
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Cyber Monday deals part 2

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2014

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Nikon D3300 for $496.95 ($150 off)

Nikon D5200 two lens kit for $696.95 ($420 off)

Nikon D5300 with 18-140mm lens for $996.95 ($300 off)

Nikon D7000 for $549.95 ($350 off)

Nikon D7000 with 18-55mm lens for $649.95 ($300 off)

Nikon D7000 with 2 lenses and free accessories for $796.95 (incl. free bag and memory card)

Nikon D7100 body for $896.95 ($300 off)

Nikon D610 (refurbished) for $1,439.95

Nikon Df (refurbished) for $2,295

Nikon D800 (refurbished) for $2,149

Nikon Coolpix A for $499 ($600 off)

Nikon 1 S1 kit for $149 ($200 off)

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Fuji X100s with FREE Fuji EF-20 TTL flash for $849 ($450 off)

Fujifilm X-A1 is now $400 off

New: Fuji XF1 for $199.99 ($250 off)

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Sony camera holiday savings

Sony a7 trade-in program

New Sony lens rebates

Sony a5000 for $298 ($200 off)

Sony a6000 for $598 ($200 off)

Sony a7 for $1,298 ($400 off)

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Samsung NX300 camera with 18-55mm lens for $399 ($400 off)

Samsung NX30 for $649 ($350 off)

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Sigma dp2 camera for $599, available also at Adorama ($400 off)

Up to $700 off on older Sigma DP and SD cameras

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Pentax K-5 IIs is now $500 off

Pentax lens discounts

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Canon 6D: $650 off bundle 1 (price reflected in cart, need to login, rebate form)

Canon 6D: $650 off bundle 2 (price reflected in cart, need to login, rebate form)

Canon 5D MkIII: $650 off bundle 1 (price reflected in cart, need to login, rebate form)

Canon 5D MkIII: $650 off bundle 2 (price reflected in cart, need to login, rebate form)

Canon 5D MkIII: $650 off bundle 3 (price reflected in cart, need to login, rebate form)

New: Canon PowerShot S110 for $159 ($140 off)

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 for $599 ($400 off)

Olympus OM-D E-M10 with 14-42mm and a free 40-150mm lens plus a OM-D messenger bag for $699

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Blackmagic pocket camera with a free Olympus or Panasonic lens (click the Receive A FREE Gift Of Your Choice link for more info)

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New: Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 and 12mm f/2.8 lenses for $1,199 ($520 off)

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SLR Magic HyperPrime Cine II 25mm T0.95 lens (MFT) for $499 ($400 off)

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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera for $249.99 ($50)

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 & Premiere Elements 13 for Mac or Windows for $77.99 ($60 off)

Up to 66% off Adobe Creative Cloud

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Lytro light field camera for $99/$129 (up to $120 off)

Check out also the latest Cyber Monday deals at B&H, Amazon, Adorama and eBay.

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Cyber Monday deals part 1

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

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Deal of the day: take an extra 30% off any book on Amazon

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

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There are still few hours left on the Amazon 30% off any book offer:

  • To use this promotion, you must enter "HOLIDAY30" at checkout under the "Gift cards & promotional codes" section to receive 30% off any ONE (1) book purchased in your order (up to $10 promotional credit).
  • This offer is only valid on print books. Excludes Kindle eBooks and Audible Audiobooks.
  • The promotion is valid for a limited time only, from November 26, 2014 at 9pm PST to November 30, 2014 at 11:59pm PST. Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time.
  • Offer only applies to products sold and shipped by Amazon.com.

More information is available here.

The photography book section on Amazon can be found here.

Here are the best selling photography books on Amazon.

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