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

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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
Sony RX1r is currently in stock a Adorama.

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Sony RX100MII is in stock at Adorama and Amazon.

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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.

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

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

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

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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

Kodak S1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

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.

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The Kodak AZ521 super zoom camera (also produced by JK Imaging) should now be available in the UK for £249.99 (around $380). Here are the specs:

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Deal of the day: Fuji X100 for $899

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

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Adorama is currently selling the Fuji X100 camera for $899 (see reviews here and here). The original price was $1199 ($300 off).

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Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera registered by Taiwan Radio Research Agency

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera registered by Korean Radio Research Agency

Similar to the Fuji X-A1, the Taiwan Radio Research Agency also has a registration for a Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera. No technical specifications are available at that point.

Via Digicame-info

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Sigma Poland is counting down to a “revolution” in 4 days

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2013

Sigma-Poland-teaser

Sigma Poland has published a new website called Sigma Foto Revolution (rewolucja.sigma-foto.pl) that has a running countdown and a slogan that translates to “Destroy the system with Sigma, release is coming” or something like “Overthrow the system with Sigma, there is liberation“. The use of the word “system” is very interesting. On several occasions in the past, Sigma has officially said that they will not pursue a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (see this and this posts).

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Adobe Lightroom 5 update expected next week

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2013

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Adobe published on their blog that a new version of Lightroom 5 will be released next week and it will contain fixes for “hot issues” (a list of the top 5 hot issues in LR5 can be found here).

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Fuji X-A1 camera registered by Korean Radio Research Agency

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2013

Fuji X-A1 camera registered by Korean Radio Research Agency

The Korean Radio Research Agency has a new registration for a Fujifilm X-A1 camera. The X-A1 will be the new entry level camera from Fuji (no X-Trans sensor inside) and is expected to be announced at the end of August.

Via Digicame-info

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