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Sony medium format camera is in the works and coming soon

Sony has been supplying 50-megapixel CMOS image sensors to both Hasselblad and Phase One for their new medium format cameras. Furthermore, the Pentax 645D II will employ the same sensor. Enough is enough, says the rumor mill, as a Sony medium format camera is allegedly in the works and could be announced soon.

Sony ILCE-3500 release date rumor

Sony A3500 release date rumored to be April 2014

After Sony Australia has revealed the A3000 camera replacement too early, the rumor mill has turned its attention towards the Sony A3500 release date. According to sources familiar with the matter, the new entry-level E-mount mirrorless camera will be announced in a few days and released sometime by the end of April 2014.

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Fujifilm XF 18-135mm WR lens release date set for this June

Fujifilm has already confirmed that it is working on three weathersealed lenses. The trio is coming in 2014 and will mark the beginning of an era for X-mount lenses, as they will become the first WR models of the series. According to the rumor mill, the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm WR lens release date has been scheduled for June 2014.

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Phase One iXU 150 medium format aerial camera announced

If you own a drone or a UAV, but are unhappy with the image quality of your camera, then Phase One will release a new aerial camera that will help you get rid of the problem. Phase One iXU 150 is a new device which features a 50-megapixel medium format image sensor and which can be mounted on aerial drones.

New Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Art

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens release date and price rumored again

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens release date and price are once again in the spotlights of the rumor mill. According to an Australian retailer, Sigma’s latest bright-aperture optic will become available this June for a price of $1,000. These details are contradicting earlier details, saying that the lens will be released in late April for around $800.

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First Sony A3500 photos and specs leaked on the web

Sony is cooking up something new, as revealed by the company’s Australian division. The first Sony A3500 photos and specs have showed up on the official website of Sony Australia before the Japanese maker has had the chance of announcing the mirrorless camera. Now that it is here, it is only a matter of time until the device becomes official.

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Panasonic HX-A500 becomes world’s first 4K wearable camera

After several development announcements and teasers, the Panasonic HX-A500 has been unveiled. This device is officially the world’s first 4K wearable camera and it’s coming to the market this May for a fairly low price. The HX-A500 may be compact, but it has some cool tricks up its sleeve, waiting to be discovered by the users.

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Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens officially announced

The development of this lens has been announced in October 2013. Several months have passed since the announcement, but it seems like Panasonic and Leica have finally managed to overcome all the hurdles. As a result, the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens is now official and it is coming soon to a store near you.

Canon M15P-CL industrial camera

Canon M15P-CL camera announced with Nikon F-mount support

Canon has officially introduced its first industrial DSLR camera and it features a monochromatic 15-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor offering low noise and high contrast. However, the company’s announcement consists of a big and weird surprise: the new Canon M15P-CL camera only supports Nikon F-mount lenses.

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The Best Ways to Improve your Online Photography Portfolio in 2014

This blog will help you set your business foundations, showcase your work so that your personal artistry shines through, and help you gain clients.

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Kapstand does handstands in front of iconic French landmarks

Taking photos is now simpler than ever before. However, if you want your shots to stick out in this crowded world, then you have to do something different or even crazy. Well, Kapstand is sharing amusing photos of himself on Instagram, which usually depict him doing handstands in front of iconic places and buildings in France.

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Photographer Jake Olson’s magical portraits of children

Follow your dreams! Do what you love! This is what you hear all the time. Well, here is the successful story of photographer Jake Olson who has abandoned his business in order to start taking photos. The results are magical portraits of children with the beautiful Nebraska landscapes in the background and several awards.

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Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye II lens officially announced

A couple of new Samyang lenses are drawing the curtains for the South Korean company. Right after the two wide-angle optics, the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye II lens and the Samyang 8mm T3.1 UMC fisheye II cine lens have been revealed, too, for Sony, Samsung, Fujifilm, and Canon mirrorless cameras.

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Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS lens launched for mirrorless cameras

Samyang continues the legacy of high-quality optics with the introduction of the Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS lens. The new product is aimed at photographers who want to capture landscapes in low-light conditions. The new wide-angle lens will support most mirrorless and Micro Four Thirds cameras when it becomes available.

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens unveiled for multiple camera systems

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens has been unveiled officially once again. The wide-angle prime optic will be compatible with mirrorless cameras, Micro Four Thirds, and DSLRs when it becomes available by the end of this month. Although it is lacking autofocus support, the new 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS lens will be released at a very small price.

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Four Essential Steps to Speed Up Your Editing in Photoshop

If editing your photos has become a time consuming chore, we are here to help. There are a number of ways that Photoshop CS and CC users can speed up their editing. Start in Lightroom – Use Lightroom to organize, sort and cull your files – and ideally to fix exposure and white balance if…

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Canon big-megapixel DSLR camera release date is nearing

Canon is rumored to be working on a new high-end camera that will be introduced in the near future. Sources are reporting that a Canon big-megapixel DSLR is in the works and is preparing for its official launch. It appears that the device will sport a 75-megapixel image sensor and might be unveiled at the NAB Show 2014 in early April.

DxO Optics Pro 9.1.4 update

DxO Optics Pro 9.1.4 update adds support for Nikon D4s

France-based company DxO Labs has announced that the DxO Optics Pro 9.1.4 update has been released for download. The software now supports four more cameras, including the high-profile Nikon D4s. Sony, Nikon, and GoPro. The users also have reasons for joy as three other shooters are supported in the program’s latest version.

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Two new Canon Cinema EOS cameras coming at NAB Show 2014

The National Associations of Broadcasters Show 2014 will begin on April 5. People in Las Vegas, Nevada will be able to attend the event as of April 7. They will be surprised of what cool cameras will be there, the rumor mill says, as, according to inside sources, two new Canon Cinema EOS cameras will be revealed during the show.

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Nikon 1 J4 rumored to be revealed in the near future

Nikon has recently updated its mirrorless camera line-up with the launch of the 1 V3. According to inside sources, the Japanese company is working on a new 1-series shooter which will become official very soon. The device in question is the Nikon 1 J4 that will serve as a replacement for the middle-entry Nikon 1 J3.

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