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Samsung Galaxy NX Android camera with WiFi and LTE announced
Samsung has wrapped up its Galaxy and ATIV event, where the world’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens compact system camera with WiFi and LTE support has been announced. It is called Galaxy NX and it runs on Android. It features a 20.3-megapixel sensor, quad-core processor, and it supports all NX-mount lenses.
How to Photograph the Super Moon This Weekend
Learn how to capture great images of the moon – especially the Super Moon.
Nokia EOS 41-megapixel smartphone announcement date is July 11
Nokia will take the smartphone and photography industries by storm once again by announcing a 41-megapixel camera phone on July 11. The company has begun teasing its handset, saying that there are “41 million reasons” to “zoom in” on the July 11 event, where consumers will witness the “reinvention of the zoom”.
Two new Canon wide-angle lenses rumored to be unveiled soon
Canon is once again rumored to expand its lens offerings with a couple of wide-angle zoom optics. The two products are said to be the EF 16-50mm f/4L IS and EF 14-24mm f/2.8L, both of them able to keep their fastest aperture throughout their zoom range. The best thing about these two lenses is that they are coming in late 2013.
DCkina unveils gorgeous iPhone Shutter Grip
Have you ever wanted to add a shutter grip to your iPhone? Did you even think about getting a tripod mount for your iOS device? Well, if you considered these two, then you would definitely want an external battery, too. Thankfully, DCkina provides an all-in-one solution for all your problems, thanks to the new iPhone Shutter Grip.
Firmware updates released for Sigma DP Merrill cameras
Sigma has announced that its Merrill compact cameras have all been upgraded to a new firmware. The Japanese corporation has decided to fix some annoying bugs, while the changelogs of the DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill, and DP3 Merrill compact cameras are identical, as the three devices have virtually the same internals.
Lytro cameras receive WiFi support and Mobile app for iPhone
Shortly after Lytro cameras have been released on the market, it has been discovered that the devices come packed with WiFi capabilities. Almost two years have passed since their launch, but Lytro has finally enabled WiFi support on both 8GB and 16GB versions, while pushing a Mobile application for iOS devices.
Leica D-Lux 6 “Edition by G-Star RAW” officially announced
Leica and G-Star RAW have partnered in order to release a limited edition of the D-Lux 6 camera, which is another special version of the Panasonic LX7. Anyway, the Leica D-Lux 6 “Edition by G-Star RAW” has been born with a new design and fancy materials, that will be appealing to hipsters, thanks to the leather straps.
New entry-level Olympus OM-D camera to be announced this fall
The rumor mill is once again targeting Olympus, as the Japanese company is working on an entry-level OM-D camera. The cheaper device will support Micro Four Thirds lenses and is rumored to be announced in September 2013, alongside a high-end compact camera, as well as a hybrid FT-MFT shooter.
Full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras coming in 2014
The end of June will be very busy for Sony fans, since the RX1-R and RX100 MKII cameras will be introduced. This year will continue with a couple of E-mount cameras, the NEX-7 and NEX-5R replacements, but what about 2014? According to the rumor mill, next year is all about high-end full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras.
Leica by G-STAR RAW camera photos leaked
An unannounced and mysterious new Leica camera has been leaked on the web. The mirrorless shooter is rumored to be introduced in the near future with a list of specifications similar to the Leica D-LUX 6 one. Leica’s camera sports the “G-STAR RAW” branding on it, meaning that it might be just a limited version of its sibling.
Transiting the moon makes the ISS look like the Enterprise
Almost all photographers are looking to capture that once in a lifetime shot. It may not be their best photo ever, but it will be iconic for them. Romanian photographer Maximilian Teodorescu has hit the jackpot, thanks to an image of the International Space Station transiting the moon, making the ISS look like the USS Enterprise.
Ancient Greeks wearing hipster clothes, courtesy of Photoshop
While visiting the Louvre Museum, photographer Léo Caillard had the crazy idea about dressing Ancient Greek sculptures into hipster clothes. Well, it is not crazy if it works and the Paris-based artist has delivered one of the best photo projects of recent times, by photoshopping the statues to look like modern-day hipsters.
iPhone Photography Awards 2013 winners announced
The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) judges have revealed the winners of the 2013 edition of most prestigious iPhone-related photo competition. The laureate has been selected as Holly Wesley from Scotland, thanks to a great portrait photo of a horse, while the winners of the other categories have also been picked out.
New Fujifilm cameras and lenses coming on June 25
The end of June is about to get a lot more exciting for Fujifilm fans, as the Japanese company is working on a slew of announcements. Inside sources have revealed that the company will introduce two new cameras, as well as a couple of lenses on June 25, while the X-Pro1 and X-E1 shooters are getting new firmware updates.
Sony NEX-7 replacement release date is this October
It has been so long since the Sony NEX-7 successor has been first rumored that some of the company’s fans have began wondering whether the camera is coming at all. Well, the answer to that is “yes”, as trusted sources have revealed that the NEX-7 replacement has been scheduled for an October 2013 release date.
Canon EOS 3D camera allegedly spotted in China
Canon may be on the verge of announcing a high-megapixel camera. It has been a while since the device has been first rumored and it seems like 2013 is finally the big year. A so-called EOS 3D camera has just been leaked on the web, courtesy of China’s Twitter-like website, called Weibo, though everything may be just a hoax.
Canon 1D X and 1D C cameras affected by inadequate lubrication
Has your Canon 1D X lost its ability to lock in focus on a subject? Did your EOS 1D C’s viewfinder become blurry all of a sudden? Then your cameras are most likely affected by “insufficient lubrication”, Canon says. The company will even repair the devices for free, as everything is just a manufacturing problem.
ParaShoot camera records your entire life in HD
Have you ever dreamed of recording your entire life so that you will never miss anything? Well, your dream may become true, as soon as this Kickstarter project will be successfully funded. It is called ParaShoot and it consists of a wearable camera, which captures 720p HD footage of whatever happens in front of you.
Adobe Photoshop CC now available for download
Adobe has updated its list of Creative Cloud applications with Photoshop CC. The new program is now available for download and it is packing multiple amazing features, including the deblurring filter, called Camera Shake Reduction. This marks the end of Creative Suite, which has been replaced by Creative Cloud.
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