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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 wide-angle zoom

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens unveiled

Sigma has officially introduced yet another amazing lens. The announcement of the brand new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens came out of nowhere, but this optic will attract a lot of attention. Once again, Sigma shows Canon and Nikon how it is done, as this wide-angle zoom lens will be useful in many photography scenarios.

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How to Vanish Color Casts using MCP Actions

There are many ways to correct color casts, but one quick way for great results is using the Manual Color Switcher action from MCP’s Inspire set. Watch this video to see how you can get quick and effective results too.

Canon G7 X

Canon PowerShot G5 X rumored to be in the works

One day after introducing its third premium compact camera, Canon is rumored to be developing another model for its impressive series. A source is claiming that a Canon PowerShot G5 X camera is in the works, while revealing some of its specifications that include a large sensor and a bright zoom lens.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens benchmarked by DxOMark

Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens patented for M4/3s

Sigma has patented its fair share of lenses this year, while others have been rumored to be unveiled by the end of 2015. Nevertheless, the company is not stopping and it is working on many other products. One of them is the Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, whose patent has just been discovered.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM standard zoom lens

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens rumored to be in the works

After Nikon was rumored to be working on a stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, it seems like Canon is on the same path. According to multiple sources, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens is real and it is in development. The optic would not replace the non-stabilized version, instead becoming an expensive premium lens.

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR II premium compact camera officially announced

Ricoh has finally revealed the long-rumored successor to the original GR premium compact camera. The brand new Ricoh GR II is here as a minor improvement over its predecessor. The list of novelties includes useful things, including built-in WiFi and NFC technologies as well as a larger buffer for action photographers.

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X camera becomes official

Canon has finally announced the third member of its premium compact camera line-up. The brand new Canon PowerShot G3 X joins the Powershot G1 X Mark II and the PowerShot G7 X in the company’s high-end compact series, which offers choices for all types of photographers, including professionals.

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 replacement

Patent for Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens revealed

Nikon has just patented one of the most interesting lenses of recent times. The optic comes with about 60x optical zoom and it has been designed for mirrorless cameras with 1-inch-type sensors. The product in question consists of the Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens, whose patent has been filed in Japan.

DxO One Photography

DxO One lens-style camera to be announced on June 18

Remember the Sony QX-series lens-style cameras that can be attached to smartphones? Well, after Olympus and Kodak, another company will compete against the PlayStation maker: DxO Labs. The software maker will turn into a hardware maker on June 18, courtesy of the DxO One lens-style camera for iOS smartphones and tablets.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM telephoto prime

Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens may be on its way

Canon may soon reveal a new product for the company’s mirrorless camera users. It seems like a Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens is in the works. Additionally, this telephoto prime lens, designed for portrait photography purposes, will be revealed in the near future for EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.

New Ricoh GR II photo

Ricoh GR II specs and announcement date details leaked

The announcement of the already-rumored Ricoh GR replacement has been leaked online. Moreover, some details about the compact camera have appeared, too. Judging by the leaked Ricoh GR II specs list, the new model will be a minor improvement over its predecessor and it will become official during a special event on June 18.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR

Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens to be unveiled this summer

Recently, Nikon has been rumored to be working on new 500mm and 600mm super-telephoto prime lenses with a maximum aperture of f/4 and fluorite elements. The optics are allegedly coming this summer and they are not alone. It seems like a Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens is also in development and will be unveiled soon.

Nikon 500mm f/4G lens

New Nikon 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses coming soon

Nikon will hold a product launch event during the summer. According to the rumor mill, new 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses with fluorite elements will be unveiled sometime within the following two months. The new products will replace the existing 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses and they will be smaller, lighter, and pricier.

One year portrait with baby and balloon

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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens

Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens patented

Canon has patented one of the most interesting lenses that we have seen all year. The product in question is a high-quality non-fisheye wide-angle prime lens designed for EOS DSLRs with full-frame image sensors. It consists of the Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens, that would become the company’s prime with the widest focal length.

Hasselblad Lusso camera

Hasselblad Lusso coming soon as a Sony A7R remake

Hasselblad is not ready to give up on redesigning Sony cameras in spite of a recent CEO change. One of the company’s future cameras has showed up on its Chinese website under the Hasselblad Lusso moniker. The upcoming Lusso is a re-stylized Sony A7R that will be released with a wooden grip and new colors.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon 5D Mark IV launch date will not take place in 2015

More rumors regarding the Canon 5D Mark IV launch date have appeared on the web. Although many users hoped that this would not be true, the DSLR will become official in 2016. At this point, there are little to no chances for the 5D Mark III successor to be unveiled by the end of 2015, so expect the DSLR to show up next year.

Fujifilm X-T1 weathersealed camera

First Fujifilm X-T2 rumors show up on the web

Fujifilm will be quite busy towards the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. The company is rumored to introduce the X-Pro2 later this year, while another camera is expected to show up two to four months after the flagship X-mount model. Without further ado, the first Fujifilm X-T2 rumors have appeared on the web!

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Sony RX10 II

Sony RX10 II gets notable spec upgrade over its predecessor

Sony has concluded its big press event with the introduction of another camera with a stacked CMOS sensor. The Sony RX10 II is here to replace the RX10 with a bunch of improvements that are aimed at competing against the Panasonic FZ1000. The bridge camera will become available soon with a 40x slow motion mode!

Leica Q Typ 116

Leica Q Typ 116 full-frame compact camera becomes official

Sony is not the only digital imaging company which has introduced new products on this day. Leica has also had something to reveal and it consists of a compact camera with a full-frame sensor and a world’s fastest autofocus system in its class. The Leica Q Typ 116 camera is official and it is already available for purchase.

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