Rumor: GoPro Hero 3 due before the end of the year

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2012

GoPro is rumored to announce a new Hero 3 camera before the end of the year. The new model will be slimmer and will also have built-in WiFi. No other details are available at that point.

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Sigma to continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2012

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In a recent interview with AP, Sigma's CEO confirmed that they will continue to produce DSLR and compact system cameras for photo enthusiasts in the future:

We will support both the DSLR and CSC systems. The only condition is we will focus on photo enthusiasts - people who love photography and who take pictures seriously.

During the 2013 Photokina show Sigma confirmed in an interview that for now they have no plans for a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

For all Sigma related news, check the Sigma category.

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Sony NEX-5N is now discontinued

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2012

Several Sony NEX-5N models are listed as discontinued at B&H.

There are still some white NEX-5N kits left at Adorama for $469.00 (add to cart to see final price).

The Sony NEX-5N was announced on August 24, 2011.

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Pentax patent for a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2012

Pentax filed a patent 2012-189817 in Japan for a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens:

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Panasonic G5 and Sony NEX-F3 get their DxoMark scores

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2012

DxOMark published their test results for the Panasonic G5 and Sony NEX-F3 cameras and this is how they compare to other similar models:

  • Panasonic G5: 61
  • Panasonic GF5: 50
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5: 71
  • Sony NEX-F3: 73
  • Sony NEX-7: 81
  • Sony NEX-5N: 77
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Nauticam NA-LX7 underwater housing for Panasonic LX7

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2012

Nauticam announced NA-LX7 underwater housing for Panasonic LX7 compact camera with a depth rating of 100m. The price is set at $950, the estimated shipping date is Oct 20, 2012.

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Litepanels could block the import of third party LED lighting for photo and video in the US

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2012

I received an email with information that Litepanels (see products) has won an investigation before the ITC and could now block the import of all LED and solid state lighting for photo and video purposes in the US because they have a patent on that technology. The general exclusion order they are seeking could allow Litepanels to make the decision without review or government oversight. They did not rule on the validity of the patents and now Litepanels can stop all imports until the patents can be fully challenged. I am not a legal expert, but you can get all the details from patentfreeled.com and make up your mind if you would support their clause:

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Eye-Fi unveils new 16GB Pro X2 wireless memory card

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2012

Eye-Fi released a new Pro X2 SDHC 16GB Class 10 wireless memory card. The price is set at $99.99, while the price of previous models is reduced by $20.

Detailed specs and press release:

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