Month: June 2014
Panasonic Lumix LX8 to feature FZ1000’s 20.1-megapixel sensor
Panasonic will hold a product launch event on July 16. The Panasonic Lumix LX8 compact camera will become official on this date as a replacement for the 2-year-old LX7. The new shooter is now rumored to come packed with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor, the same model found in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX100 III cameras.
Booboo and her friends are the cutest guinea pigs ever
The official DeviantArt account of photographer lieveheersbeestje (which means “ladybug in Dutch) is filled with the cutest and funniest guinea pigs ever. Booboo and her friends is an amusing photo series that consists of portraits a 2-year-old guinea pig, Booboo, and her furry friends that love to eat and wear human-like glasses.
Portraits of football legends who scored in World Cup finals
The 2014 World Cup is underway in Brazil. Football (soccer) fans all over the world are keeping a close eye on the competition, while the people of 32 nations are hoping that their team will be victorious. In London, photographer Michael Donald has opened an exhibition which consists of portraits of players who scored in World Cup finals.
New Canon 7D Mark II talks rebuff Foveon-like sensor rumors
New Canon 7D Mark II gossip talks are circling around the web. Inside sources, who have been right in the past, have revealed that the DSLR camera will not feature a Sigma Foveon-like image sensor. However, the sensor will be based on a new technology and will be the next step in the company’s evolutionary process.
A Quick and Fabulous Color to Black and White Photoshop Conversion
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: A Quick and Fabulous Color to Black and White Photoshop Conversion The MCP Show and Tell Site is a place for you to share your images edited with MCP products (our Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, textures and more). We’ve always shared before and after Blueprints on our main blog, but now,…
CA7CH Lightbox is a compact, but versatile wearable camera
The future of wearable gadgets looks bright. Moreover, it seems like more and more people are attracted by wearable cameras. Here is one of the most compact of them all: the CA7CH Lightbox. This is a versatile wearable camera, which available for pre-order on Kickstarter and whose usefulness is limited by your creativity.
Olympus 12-50mm f/2.8-4 lens patent discovered in Japan
Sources in Japan have discovered an Olympus 12-50mm f/2.8-4 lens patent. The application is describing a new zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The optic is packing a faster aperture than the one found in the f/3.5-6.3 version, a lens that is currently available on the market. This new Olympus lens could be released soon!
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens revealed officially
Tamron has completed a busy day with the introduction of the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens. This new product will be released on the market by the end of June for Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras with full frame image sensors. The lens comes with Vibration Compensation technology, Piezo Drive AF motor, and more.
Leica M-S or M-E2 to replace M-E rangefinder at Photokina 2014
Leica appears to be very focused on this year’s edition of the Photokina. The event opens is doors to visitors in mid-September and everybody in the digital imaging world is joining the party. According to inside sources, the Leica M-S or M-E2 is poised to serve as a replacement for the Leica M-E rangefinder camera launched two years ago.
Official: Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens for Canon EF-M cameras
The rumor mill has got it right once again! The Canon EF-M-mount version of the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens has been announced officially. The company is the first 3rd-party maker to launch a lens for Canon EOS M cameras and, what is more, this all-round zoom is coming soon at a very affordable price tag.
Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens announced for MFTs
Tamron has officialized the launch of its first all-round superzoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens has been introduced as a high-performance optic in a compact and lightweight body. According to the company, its new lens will be released by the end of June for a small price.
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Tamron EF-M 18-200mm Di III VC lens photo shows up online
Canon EOS M camera and EF-M lens sales are pretty dreadful. Canon has just announced a new lens, the 55-200mm, which will be released soon. Another lens is said to be unveiled soon, consisting of the Tamron EF-M 18-200mm Di III VC lens, with Tamron essentially becoming the first third-party lens maker to support this mount.
Sony 24-105mm f/4 G lens to join the A99II at Photokina 2014
The Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art lens may have not been released for Sony A-mount cameras, yet. This could be a problem as Sony is rumored to introduce its own version of the optic. Sources are reporting that the Sony 24-105mm f/4 G lens is in the works and will be announced alongside the A99II camera later this year.
Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens coming soon, too
Tamron is preparing for a big day on June 19. After being rumored to launch the 18-200mm Di III VC lens for Canon EOS M cameras, it appears that the manufacturer is also preparing to introduce the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Both optics have had their photos leaked along with some details.
New Canon 7D replacement details reveal high megapixel count
There is no surprise that new Canon 7D replacement details have surfaced on the web. The DSLR is rumored to be called 7D Mark II and to come packed with an APS-C sensor that has a high megapixel count. It is unlikely that it will go over 30-megapixel, but the already-rumored 24-megapixel now sounds like it will become a reality.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens price and release date leaked
Olympus is looking to expand the PRO-series of high-end and pricey lenses in the future. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens price and release date have already been determined. The telephoto zoom lens is allegedly coming to the market in early 2015 for a price over $1,000.
New Sony QX camera with 30x optical zoom to be unveiled soon
Sony is claiming that the launch of the QX10 and QX100 lens-style cameras has been a success. On the other hand, the rumor mill is claiming that a new Sony QX camera is in development. The new QX-series lens-style shooter will allegedly feature a 30x optical zoom and will be unveiled officially sometime in the near future.
HEXO+ is an intelligent aerial drone that follows you around
A California-based company has introduced an intelligent aerial drone that is capable of following a subject around and capturing beautiful action videos autonomously. It is called HEXO+ and it is compatible with GoPro Hero cameras. The aerial drone can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter, where it has already met its funding goal.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens becomes official
After being leaked on the web, the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is now official. It has become the first telephoto zoom lens of the EF-M-mount aimed at EOS M mirrorless cameras. It comes packed with optical image stabilization and a stepping motor, but it retains a lightweight and compact design, specific to EOS M cameras.
Nikon D810 is the name of the D800 and D800E replacement
For a long time, the Nikon D800 and D800E DSLRs have been rumored to be replaced by a camera called “D800s”. However, trusted sources are back with more details and it seems like the upcoming shooter will be called Nikon D810. This is similar to the naming scheme of the D600 series, as the DSLR has been substituted by the D610 in 2013.
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