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Fujifilm X-T2 is official with 24.3MP sensor, 4K, WiFi, and more

Folks, it’s here! The latest weathersealed mirrorless camera from Fujifilm has been unveiled, as predicted. The new X-T2 MILC is the company’s first camera capable of recording videos at 4K resolution. It’s got plenty of other features and will be released in the third quarter of 2016. Check out everything about it in this article!

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Fujifilm X-T2 photos and specs leaked before launch event

Fujifilm will announce a new weathersealed camera on July 7. Before the product launch event, insiders have leaked a bunch of photos and a detailed set of specifications. All of them are available on Camyx and we are inviting you to catch a glimpse of this camera before it becomes official!

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II rumors point at 2017 launch

The internet is filled with strange rumors about the Canon 6D Mark II. We know because we reported some of them. While there is a chance that even the craziest rumors will become true, it seems like we might need to forget everything we learned about this DSLR. Either way, here are the latest rumors concerning the EOS 6D Mark II!

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Panasonic LX200 set for Photokina 2016 announcement

Panasonic will be quite busy around Photokina 2016, the biggest event of its kind. The show begins this September and the Lumix LX200 compact will be there as a direct successor to the Lumix LX100. Moreover, it seems like the Lumix GH5 flagship camera will be announced at the event, too.

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Panasonic reveals Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens

The long-rumored Leica 12mm lens has just been introduced by Panasonic. The rumor mill confirmed it on numerous occasions, but the Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens is finally here. It is rugged, it focuses fast, it compact and lightweight, so it could become a best-selling optic in the Micro Four Thirds sector.

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Nikon D3500 rumors resurface after D3300’s demise

An interesting decision has been made by Nikon Japan. The company has decided to discontinue the D3300 DSLR in its home country, signalling its intention to launch a successor. Initially believed to be called D3400 and to come at Photokina 2016, it seems like the replacement will be named D3500 and will show up sooner rather than later.

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Pentax K-70 DSLR and 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens announced

Following the recent rumors, Ricoh has just unveiled the Pentax K-70 DSLR and the HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE lens. The camera and the zoom optic have had their specifications and prices confirmed, while the release date details will become official in the second half of this year.

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First Canon 5D Mark IV photo shows up online

People who needed more confirmation that the Canon 5D Mark IV is real and coming soon will be pleased to learn that the DSLR has been leaked on the web. The camera showed up on Levi Siver’s Instagram account, a famous windsurfer who filmed a feature for the company’s unannounced shooter.

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Comprehensive Pentax K-70 specs list leaked

Ricoh is on the verge of introducing a new Pentax-branded DSLR. People familiar with the matter have managed to leak the specifications of an unannounced Pentax K-70 camera. Judging by the amount of leaked details, the device will surely be unveiled soon. Here is what we know about it!

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Canon Cinema EOS C700 set for 2016 announcement

A new Cinema EOS camcorder is in development, reliable sources have revealed. Canon is working on a new unit, one that will be placed above its current offerings. The device is allegedly called C700, while being internally codenamed as “C1”. In this article, we are letting you know everything we have heard about it so far!

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Fujifilm X-T2 release date closer than first thought

Fujifilm might have a surprise for its fans within a few months. Highly-trusted sources are claiming that the X-T2 mirrorless camera, which will replace the X-T1, might become official earlier than first predicted. Additionally, we have some information about the device’s release date that you certainly must not miss!

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Amazing Earth photos from space captured with Nikon D4

Earth, as seen from space, is probably one of the most impressive things ever. Our planet is absolutely astounding from afar and the latest astronaut to share this awesomeness with us is ESA’s Tim Peake. Here are some of the amazing Earth photos from space captured by the cosmonaut from Earth’s low orbit!

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MCP Photo A Day Challenge: June 2016

Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the May 2016 themes.

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Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 WR lens will join X-mount line-up

The X-mount line-up is rumored to grow with at least two interesting models, which have not been mentioned within the gossip mill so far. Insiders are claiming that Fujifilm will launch an XF 8-16mm f/2.8 WR wide-angle zoom, as well as an XF 50mm f/2 R prime at some point in the future.

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens slated for Photokina 2016 launch

Photographers have reasons for joy as Sigma is working on a new Art-series lens. After the company discontinued the 85mm f/1.4 version, the rumor mill went wild regarding an 85mm f/1.4 Art-series version. Highly-trusted sources are now reporting that the lens is real and coming just in time for Photokina 2016.

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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-Tracker action cam unveiled

Olympus has just revealed its latest take on GoPro’s cameras. The Stylus Tough TG-Tracker boasts an array of sensors to track a lot of things, including altitude and temperature. The sensors are joined by useful abilities, such as 4K video recording and WiFi connectivity, in order to make sure that the camera is ready to taken on the Hero line-up.

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Nikon D820 / D900 to feature 70-80MP sensor with 4K video

It will be an interesting summer for people who enjoy rumors. This is natural because Photokina 2016 is coming, so we will see the best of the best at the world’s largest digital imaging event. A big surprise for photographers could be the Nikon D820 / D900, which will feature a big-megapixel sensor with 4K video recording capabilities.

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Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker specs and photos leaked

Here it is folks! The action camera from Olympus which was leaked recently is actually the long-rumored Stylus TG-Tracker. More images have showed up on the web along with plenty of specifications, which include the ability to record videos at 4K resolution. Find out everything about the action cam in this article!

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Pentax K-70 DSLR likely coming at Photokina 2016

We are preparing for a busy summer regarding camera and lens rumors, albeit a quiet one in terms of official announcements. Photokina 2016 is on its way and one DSLR that will likely show up at this event is Pentax K-70, which has been registered by Ricoh on the website of South Korea’s Radio Research Agency.

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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 WR lens to show up at Photokina 2016

Fujifilm will launch another compact and lightweight prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 this year. The XF 35mm version will be joined by an XF 23mm wide-angle optic in 2016. The upcoming lens will also be weathersealed, like the 35mm version, and will become official around the Photokina 2016 event.

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