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New from Sigma: lens mount conversion service, 4 years warranty on all products

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2013

Sigma officially announced the previously rumored mount conversion service and new 4 years warranty. The full press release can be found here.

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New Samsung gold plated NX300 special edition camera kit

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

Axiom Telecom announced a new special limited edition kit that contains a 22k gold plated NX300 camera, two lenses (55-18mm III and 45mm 2D/3D), SEF8-A flash, external battery charger, 16GB memory card and leather case/strap. Each of the units is marked with an unique serial number and “Special Edition” engravings. The set will be available only through axiomtelecom.com in Saudi Arabia. The price is 10,000 Saudi Riyal (around $2700).

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Adobe Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates now available

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

As previously reported, today Adobe announced Lightroom 5.2 and Camera RAW 8.2 release candidates. The full details on bug fixes and added support for new cameras can be fond here: LR 5.2 | CR 8.2. Both versions are now available for download on Adobe’s website.

Direct download links: LR 5.2 | CR 8.2 for CC | CR 8.2 for CS6.

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Panasonic GX7 announcement in few hours, new Leica MFT lens on the way

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

The Panasonic GX7 MFT camera will be announced in few hours. Few last moment GX7 updates from Digicame-info in addition to the previously leaked specs:

No AA filter on the sensor
Sensor designed by Panasonic with improve high sensitivity and resolution, new two-dimensional noise reduction (25% better high ISO performance and 10% better resolution performance compared with the GX1)
The camera will start shipping in Japan on September 12
The price will be around 1000 EUR ($1000 in the US)
Very fast communication between body and lens: 240 B/s
“Noiseless” shooting mode: takes pictures without the use of the mechanical shutter
Battery capacity: 320 shots
Weight: 402g
The GX will be available in two different colors: silver and black

Digicame-info reported also that a new Panasonic/Leica branded Micro Four Thirds lens is also coming soon but the exact date is not yet confirmed.

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Sigma to announce mount conversion services on Thursday

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2013

Few days ago PhotoRumors broke the news about a new upcoming announcement from Sigma. As some of the commenters already mentioned, on Thursday Sigma will announce a new mount conversion service. This will be a free service from Sigma where you will be able to send your Sigma lens and convert to any of the available mounts.

Update: the mount replacement service might be free, but you will still have to pay for the shipping and handling to Japan.

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Canon press event scheduled for August 21st

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2013

Canon has scheduled a press event for August 21st, 2013. Some of the possible products that could be announced on that date are: new EOS M mirrorless cameras, Canon EOS 7D Mark II or the rumored 75MP Canon 1 series camera.

Via Photographybay

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Panasonic GX7 images and specifications leaked

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Here are the detailed technical specifications of the upcoming Panasonic GX7 camera:

90 degrees tiltable 2.76 million dots EVF
16MP Digital Live MOS sensor
Full HD, 1920×1080/60p videos
Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000
Highest ISO sensitivity: 25600
22 creative filters/modes
Panorama mode
Silent mode
In-body image stabilization
Focus peaking
NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity
Tiltable 3.0″ 1.04 million dots LCD screen
Magnesium alloy body

Another picture of the tiltable EVF:

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Several new cameras are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Sony RX1r is currently in stock a Adorama.

Sony RX100MII is in stock at Adorama and Amazon.

B&H will receive their next shipment of Ricoh GR cameras on August 1st (Thursday). Check also the new Pentax Ricoh GR Brand Ambassador website.

Fuji X100s: Amazon expects the camera to start shipping in 3-6 weeks.

Fuji X-M1 is now in stock at Amazon. The new Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 lens is also currently in stock.
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Posted in Blackmagic, Fuji, Hasselblad, Other, Sony| Tagged Fuji X100s, Hasselblad Stellar, Sony RX100M2, Sony RX1R| 1 Comment

Sigma rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens next year

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens. The lens is expected to be released next year during the 2014 Photokina show in Germany. The new lens will be priced below the Canon’s 24-70 f/2.8 ($2,299).

Update: here is a mockup of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens by fotospekter.si:

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The Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera is delayed

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Amateurphotographer reports that the Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera produced by JK Imaging will be delayed. The official release was scheduled for Q3 of 2013.