Sony shows 4K prototype cameras at the 2013 NAB show

Sony 4k camera and lens prototypes

Sony 4K prototype camera

At the 2013 NAB show Sony showed for the first time two 4k prototype cameras. On of the prototypes has a DSLR-like design similar to the Canon EOS-1DC. No technical specifications are available at that point.

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Fuji X100 vs. X100s: list of all 69 improvements

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Fujifilm UK published a list of 69 improvements introduced in the X100s over the previous model. One more difference not mentioned on the list: $100 price increase for the X100s. The list of X20 improvements can be found here.

Here's a complete list of all 69 improvements the X100S has over the X100:

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First images of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix GF6 camera

Panasonic Lumix GF6 camera

The first pictures of the Panasonic Lumix GF6 camera were published earlier by Techradar and later removed (you can access the cashed page here). The new Micro Four Thirds cameras is expected to have a 16 MP sensor with improved AF, faster processor, an articulated screen and built-in Wi-Fi. The official announcement is on April 9th.

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The upcoming Panasonic Lumix GF6 will have built-in Wi-Fi

Panasonic Lumix GF6 with Wi-Fi

A recent filing with the Taiwan National Communications Commission revels that the upcoming Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 camera will have built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. The official announcement will be on April 9th.

Via Engadget

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Canon, Zeiss and Sony at the 2013 NAB show

The 2013 NAB show will take place in Las Vegas from April 6-11. Here are some of the new announcements for the show:

Canon 35mm cinema lens

  • Canon announced the development of a 35mm prime lens - their sixth lens in their cinema line

Canon XA25 HD professional camcorder

  • Canon announced XA25 ($2,699) and XA20 ($2,199) camcorders that feature a 20x HD zoom lens, simultaneous MP4 and AVCHD recording, a 3.5-inch organic LED touch panel display, and wireless connectivity for digital content uploading or remote operation via tablet or smartphone. Their third camcorder, the VIXIA HF G30 ($1,699) includes a 20x zoom lens, newly designed HD CMOS Pro sensor, MP4 recording and wireless capabilities.

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Panasonic GF6 and G6 to be announced on April 9th

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Panasonic is rumored to announce two new Micro Four Thirds cameras on April 9th: Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic G6. Both models will use the same 16 MP sensor from the GX1 and will have improved AF, faster processor and an articulated screen for the GF6.

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Adobe Lightroom 4.4, Camera Raw 7.4 released

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Adobe released Lightroom 4.4Camera Raw 7.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 with support for several new cameras and lenses including demosaic algorithms for Fujifilm cameras with X-Trans sensor. Download links:

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Fujifilm price increase on photographic film coming to the US on July 1st

Fujifilm price increase

Fujifilm North America officially announced that the previously reported 20% worldwide price increase on photographic film will take effect in the US on July 1st, 2013:

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