Adobe is considering new pricing models for Creative Cloud

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2013

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Adobe is looking into different Creative Cloud subscription options following the massive online backlash after their announcement that future Photoshop versions will be available only through a monthly subscription. The company recently sent out a survey to a selected users about the Creative Cloud, specifically about a new pricing structure of $9.99 for Photoshop or $29.99 for the entire suite on a 3 years contract which includes a permanent copy of CS6 after 3 years and a promise to continually update CS6 to support future file and camera types. Sounds good to me!

Adobe Photoshop CC will be officially released tomorrow.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 16, 2013

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With the introduction of the Q7 mirrorless camera, Pentax also announced the limited edition “Complete Kit” in Japan that contains seven Q lenses, PL filter and a camera bag. Only 1000 kits will be produced.

Pentax-WG-3-white-camera

Pentax also announced a white version of their WG-3 waterproof, coldproof, shockproof and dustproof camera.

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100M2 camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2013

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Here are some of the specifications for the upcoming Sony Cyber-shot RX100M2 compact camera (remake of the popular RX100):

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The latest patents from Tamron, Canon, Olympus, Samsung

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2013

Tamron 135mm f:2.8 lens patent

Tamron’s latest patent is for a 135mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C based cameras (202.5mm equivalent).

Canon 70-300mm f:4.5-5.6 lens patent

Canon 100-400mm f:4.5-5.6 lens patent

Canon 85mm f:1.2 lens patent Canon 85mm f:1.8 lens patent

Canon 135mm f:2 lens patent Canon 50mm f:1.4 lens patent

Canon filed patents for several different lenses:

  • 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 85mm f/1.2
  • 85mm f/1.8
  • 135mm f/2
  • 50mm f/1.4

Olympus Olympus 40-200mm F4 lens patent

Olympus filed a patent for a 40-200mm f/4 Micro Four Thirds lens.
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Update: Sony RX1R will not have an anti-aliasing (AA) filter

By PR admin | Published: June 14, 2013

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A quick update to my last post: I was able to confirm that the upcoming Sony RX1R compact full frame camera will not have an anti-aliasing (AA) filter. This will be the only difference between the RX1 and the RX1R models.

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Sigma announces pricing for the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens

By PR admin | Published: June 14, 2013

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Sigma announced the pricing for their 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens: $799. The lens is available in Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts and will start shipping on July 31, 2013.

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Sony RX100 replacement (RX100M2) and a new full frame RX1R model on June 27

By PR admin | Published: June 14, 2013

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The above images were taken from the leaked manual of the Sony RX100 replacement (update: the exact model name is DSC-RX100M2). The new camera will have a titling screen, hot shoe and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. The official announcement will be on June 27, 2013.

On the same date Sony is also preparing to announce a new version of the RX1 full frame compact camera that will be called RX1R. According to the leaked manual, the camera will look identical to the RX1 (update: the RX1R will not have an AA filter):

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Lomography announces the Konstruktor – a 35mm do-it-yourself camera

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2013


This is what the Lomography’s teasers from the past few weeks were all about – a new 35mm do-it-yourself camera called ” The Konstruktor” ($35):

Here are few sample images taken with the camera:

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This is the Samsung Galaxy NX Android mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2013

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Those are the first images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy NX Android based mirrorless camera which most likely will be announced on June 20th. The basic specifications are:

  • APS-C 20.3MP sensor
  • Full HD 1080p video
  • ISO range: up to 25,600
  • 4.3″ high-resolution touchscreen and no buttons on the back panel

Additional images:

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The next Samsung mirrorless camera will run on Android

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2013

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Samsung CEO JK Shin confirmed to Korea Times that their next mirrorless camera will run on the Android OS. The company will also introduce a new Galaxy camera on June 20th:

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Pentax announces K-50, K-500 and Q7 cameras

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2013

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Pentax announced three new cameras – two DSLR and one mirrorless models:

Pentax K-500

  • 16.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • PRIME M Image Processing Engine
  • 3.0″ 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
  • SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus System
  • Continuous Shooting Up to 6 fps
  • In-Camera Shake Reduction System
  • In-Camera HDR and RAW Image Processing
  • Four AA or Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
  • Price: $596.95 for one lens kit, $696.95 for two lens kit

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Pentax K-50

  • 16.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • PRIME M Image Processing Engine
  • 3.0″ 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
  • SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus System
  • Continuous Shooting Up to 6 fps
  • In-Camera Shake Reduction System
  • Fully Weather-Sealed Body Design
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA Batteries
  • In-Camera HDR and RAW Image Processing
  • Price: from $696.95 to $1,096.95 depending on the included lens

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Pentax Q7

  • 12.4MP 1/1.7″ Backlit CMOS Sensor
  • Fits Pentax Q-Mount Lens System
  • 3.0″ 460k-dot LCD with AR Coating
  • Full 1080p HD/H.264 Video Recording
  • 5 fps Burst Shooting and 1/2000s Shutter
  • ISO Sensitivities up to 12800
  • In-Camera Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction
  • In-Camera RAW Processing
  • Micro HDMI Port
  • Built-in Pop-up Flash
  • Price: starting from $476.95

Additional images:

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Pentax Q7 specifications leaked

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2013

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Digicame-info published the detailed specifications of the upcoming Pentax Q7 mirrorless camera that will be announced in the next 24 hours:

  • 12.4 million pixel 1/1.7 type CMOS sensor effective
  • New high-speed image processing engine “Q ENGINE”
  • Possible focusing even EV0 ranging area of ​​25 division, AF performance is improved AF
  • ISO sensitivity 100-12800
  • 30 seconds to 1/2000 second shutter lens, shutter speed up to 1/8000 sec electronic shutter combination
  • Improved the performance of the camera shake correction SR, possible correction of about three stages of
  • Improved full HD · 30fps, a high sensitivity noise, video corresponds to the ISO12800
  • Interval HD movie recording function
  • AF can be in moving pictures
  • Continuous shooting 5 frames / second highest
  • Monitor 460,000 dot 3.0-inch
  • Blur control function
  • DR II (Dust Removal II)
  • SD / SDHC / SDXC, media Eye-Fi linkage function
  • Dimensions: 102.0 x 58.0 x 33.5mm
  • 180g Weight (body only), (battery, media included) 200g
  • Only the body is around 40,000 yen, estimated retail price of ¥ 50,000 before and after the zoom lens kit
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