Rumor: Schneider Kreuznach to exit large format lens business

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I received a tip that Schneider Kreuznach will be exiting their large format lens business.

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Deal of the day: Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera with Pixma PRO-100 printer kit for $1,049 (half price)

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B&H now has the Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera with the Pixma PRO-100 printer kit for $1,049 after a $350 mail-in rebate. This is more than 50% off – the original price was $2,131.00

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Canon also has a patent for a full frame mirrorless lens

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Canon recently filed a patent in Japan for a 50mm f/3.5 Macro IS lens designed for a full frame mirrorless camera:

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Sony paid $154 million forToshiba’s Image Sensor business

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Additional information on Sony acquisition of Toshiba’s Image Sensor business – they  paid over $154 million for it:

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The science of camera sensors (video)

An interesting video on the science behind film, CCD and CMOS sensors explained:

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The latest software/firmware updates

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Macphun released version 1.1 of their new Aurora HDR software (created with the help of Trey Ratcliff).

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New firmware/software updates from Pentax/Ricoh:

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Firmware update 2.1 for the Olympus E-M5 Mark II camera released.

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Firmware updated 1.2  will add 1/20,000 sec shutter speed to the DxO ONE camera.

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Samsung denies rumors about Nikon buying its NX technology

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Samsung made an official statement to AmateurPhotographer denying any rumors about Nikon buying Samsung NX technology:

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Deal of the day: 40% off the new Pocket Guide to the Panasonic LUMIX LX100 ebook

The Pocket Guide to the Panasonic LUMIX LX100 book
You can get 40% off the new Pocket Guide to the Panasonic LUMIX LX100 ebook with coupon code “PHOTORUMORS”. Here are more details on the book:

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Sony to have a CES press conference on January 5th, 2016

Sony 2016 CES press conference
Sony has scheduled a CES press conference on January 5th, 2016 and from the invitation you can see that there will be some new photography related products (most likely new Sony FE lenses).

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Phase One acquires Mamiya Digital Imaging (MDI)

Phase One acquires Mamiya Digital Imaging
Phase One acquired Mamiya Digital Imaging (MDI) assets and established Phase One Japan:

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