Sony rebates for February

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Sony just announced their February rebates for the US:

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Some iPhone 7 camera rumors (dual lens camera, curved sensor)

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Here are few rumors on what kind of camera tech we can expect in the iPhone 7 Plus (Apple usually introduces camera improvements in their “Plus” versions):

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Sony reports “significant” decrease in image sensor sales, operating loss, lowers future sales forecast

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Today Sony released their Q3 financial results and they are not as good as they used to be:

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This is the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera (pictures + specs)

Here it is – the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera
As I already reported, the official announcement is expected next week. The EOS-1D X Mark II technical specifications are (specs updated 1/29):

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Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 lens patent

Sony FE 28-70mm f:2 lens patent
Sony filed a new patent in Japan for a FE 28-70mm f/2 lens. Here are the details:

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Samsung cancelled their booth at the 2016 Photokina show

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Few weeks ago I reported that Samsung was registered for the 2016 Photokina show that will take place in September this year (Photokina is the largest photo show in the world and it takes place every two years in Germany). Today I received some new information that Samsung has cancelled their booth at the Photokina show and will not be exhibiting. This is just another confirmation that Samsung is quietly exiting the camera business (at least for now).

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New Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser

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A new update on the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera was published online today together with two new (small) sample photos:

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2015 BCN camera rankings are out

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The 2015 BCN camera rankings are out. Here are the top manufacturers in each category:

  • Compact cameras: Canon
  • DSLR: Canon
  • Mirrorlesss: Olympus
  • Video cameras: Panasonic
  • Lenses: Canon

Please note that BCN Ranking collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores. Here are the complete rankings:

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.4 / 6.4 released

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Adobe released Lightroom version CC 2015.4 / 6.4. Besides support for new cameras and lenses, the new update introduces a new feature called “Boundary Warp” for stitched panoramas:

Adobe Lightroom Boundary Warp

Complete change log:

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Canon rumored to announce their 1DX Mk II camera next week

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Canon is rumored announce a new flagship DSLR camera (most likely the 1DX Mk II) next week – on Monday, February 1st or on Tuesday, February 2nd. Stay tuned for additional details.

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