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Fujifilm X-Pro1 replacement

Fujifilm X-Pro1 replacement is the Fuji X-Pro2, source says

The rumor mill has been on fire ever since it was revealed that Fujifilm has scrapped plans to make an X-Pro1S by deciding to focus its efforts on the X-Pro2. A highly-reliable source has just confirmed that the reports have been accurate and that the Fujifilm X-Pro1 replacement is the X-Pro2 mirrorless camera.

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Pentax 645Z medium format camera officially unveiled

Weeks of speculation and rumors have not done enough justice to the Pentax 645Z medium format camera. Ricoh calls it a “game-changer”, a DSLR that will allow users to “achieve photographic distinction” thanks to a 51.4-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a maximum ISO sensitivity of 204,800, and full HD video recording.

Canon 7D Mark II test camera specs leaked online

Canon 7D Mark II, 750D, and 150D DSLRs delayed until Q3 2014

Replacements for the Canon 7D, Canon 700D, and Canon 100D are rumored to have been scheduled for a May 2014 launch. However, “manufacturing issues” with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology are said to be the main culprit behind the delay of the Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 750D, and Canon 150D DSLR cameras until Q3 2014.

Canon EOS M2 replacement

Two Canon EOS M3 cameras coming at Photokina 2014

Canon is preparing to make a comeback to the mirrorless camera scene. The Japanese company is rumored to announce two new shooters during the third quarter of 2014. Inside sources are claiming that two Canon EOS M3 models will be unveiled at the Photokina 2014, one aimed at beginners and another one aimed at professionals.

Pentax 645z photo leaked

Pentax 645z price, specs, and photos leaked ahead of launch event

Pentax will hold a product launch event this week in order to announce its first medium format camera with a CMOS image sensor. Before the event, the Pentax 645z price, specs, and photos have all been leaked on the web, hinting at a rather compact and not-so-expensive device when compared to other medium format cameras.

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens

Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens patent revealed in Japan

Canon just keeps on patenting lenses for the EF-M mount. The latest consists of the Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 35-73mm. However, there is no EOS M3 mirrorless camera in sight, while the EOS M2 will never be released on North American markets.

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens price announced

After Nikon had introduced the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens, Tamron decided to reveal the availability details of its 16-300mm lens. Now we know that retailers will begin selling the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens as of May 15 for a price of $629, about $270 less than the Nikon version.

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5 Tips For Getting in Spring Family Portraits (Share With Your Customers)

  Tips For Getting Ready For Your Spring Family Portraits I’ll wager a bet that most of us are eagerly awaiting Spring. This winter has certainly been an extreme one! Between the subzero temperatures, snow blizzards and being cooped up indoors, we are ready for sounds of birds chirping, warmer temperatures and bursts of color…

Asher Svidensky

Great photos of a young Mongol hunter and her majestic eagle

Mongolia is a great country for capturing beautiful photos. Photographer Asher Svidensky has traveled there in a quest for unique shots. This has been an inspired move as he has found out about a young Mongol hunter and her majestic eagle, both becoming the main subjects in a series of amazing travel and documentary photos.

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Exotic animals take over the Paris metro in Animetro project

Photographers Thomas Subtil and Clarisse Rebotier have created an amusing project consisting of photoshopped images of exotic animals taking the metro to visit Paris. Called “Animetro”, it proves that animals and humans can live together in a city. The collection is also on display at the Millesime Gallery in Paris until April 17.

Leica S medium format

50MP Leica S medium format camera coming at Photokina 2014

Leica is not doing very well and the company’s reputation has been suffering lately. However, the German maker is taking steps to make a comeback and it seems like a new Leica S medium format camera powered by a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor and capable of recording 4K videos is rumored to be unveiled at the Photokina 2014.

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price set below $1,000

After months of speculation and rumors, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price and release date details have been revealed officially by the Japanese corporation. Just like the rumor mill has predicted, Sigma will launch its new Art lens this spring for an amount sitting below $1,000, thus being cheaper than the competition.

Lomography Russar+

Lomography Russar+ 20mm f/5.6 lens officially announced

Lomography and Zenit have reinvented a legendary lens designed by Mikhail Rusinov. The 1958 Russar MR-2 will now be known as the Lomography Russar+ 20mm f/5.6 lens and will become available for purchase this summer for Leica L39 and M cameras. However, users can mount it on other shooters with the help of lens adapters.

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Proof That Newborn Photoshop Actions Are Not Just For Editing Babies

One question we get asked often is “Can I use Newborn Necessities Photoshop Actions on other images?”  The answer is “YES, it can be used on any images.” The follow up question is often, “Why did you name it Newborn Necessities and market the actions for editing baby images?”  Great question. When we started working…

Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5

Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens revealed

Lensbaby has announced a lens which adds special effects to your photos. The new Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle optic which captures circular photos, hence its name. The new product will be released soon for a very low price for photographers using Canon and Nikon APS-C DSLR cameras.

Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

Nikon unveils AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens

Nikon has announced a new 18-300mm lens without a depth of field scale and one thirds of a stop darker at the telephoto end. The new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens does trump the current version in one area: size. It is lighter and more compact, while its other advantage is the price, which has shed about $100.

Nikon Coolpix S810c

Nikon Coolpix S810c Android-powered compact camera announced

Nikon continues the legacy of the world’s first digital camera powered by the Android operating system with the introduction of the Nikon Coolpix S810c. The new compact camera takes the place of the Coolpix S800c with 16-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, 12x optical zoom, lens, a larger touchscreen on the back, and many other features.

Nikon 1 J4 front

Nikon 1 J4 high-speed mirrorless camera becomes official

The rumors and speculation are now over as Nikon has finally introduced the Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The company advertises this device as a high-speed camera with a hybrid 171-point autofocus system and the ability to record 120fps slow-motion movies using its 18.4-megapixel image sensor.

Nikon 1 J4 leaked

First Nikon 1 J4 photo and more specs showed up online

The first Nikon 1 J4 photo has just been leaked on the web, following weeks of rumor and speculation. Inside sources have also revealed more specs of the upcoming mirrorless camera. Additionally, the first image of the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens has showed up online, too, ahead of its announcement.

Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 portrait

Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens release date and price leaked

Mitakon is rumored to release its new prime lens with a bright aperture on April 20. Inside sources are reporting that Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens, aimed at Sony E-mount cameras with full frame image sensors, will become available soon for a price around $800, a very small amount to pay for such an impressive optic.

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