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Sony NEX-7 replacement specs leaked, multiple changes hinted
The Sony NEX-7 replacement specs have just appeared on the web. It appears that the upcoming camera will feature a new grip. Additionally, WiFi will be there, along with a new image sensor and electronic viewfinder. The built-in screen and flash will both be tiltable and all that is left is the device’s official unveiling this fall.
Sony DSLR-styled NEX camera rumored to be called ILC-3000
The Sony DSLR-shaped NEX camera is rumored to be announced on August 13 or 14, along with several other shooters. Until then, the rumor mill believes that it has got the hang of the upcoming E-mount camera that will look like a DSLR. According to inside sources, it will be sold under the name of “Sony ILC-3000”.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera price drops, Pocket unit now shipping
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera price has just suffered a major drop. The device can be purchased with $1,000 less than before, meaning that videographers can shoot 2.5K RAW video for only $1,995. Additionally, the Pocket Cinema Camera has begun shipping, while the Production 4K version has been delayed again.
Nikon D400 launch event taking place in August or September
After falling short of becoming the main subject of the rumor mill, the Canon 7D Mark II competitor is back into the spotlight. According to trusted sources, the Nikon D400 launch event will take place sometime in August or September, when the camera is coming to threaten the alleged EOS 7D Mark II.
BeSteady One camera stabilizer tackles MōVI with cheaper price
The whole world of cinematography has been amazed when Freefly Systems and Vincent Laforet have unveiled MōVI, a handheld camera stabilizer. The device is not so expensive for professionals, but regular people do not have $15,000 lying around. This is where BeSteady One comes in, as a cheaper, but great alternative.
White Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is real and you can have it
Nikon photographers have always been jealous on their Canon counterparts due to their inability of having white lenses. The EOS maker is selling those cool-looking “L” optics, but Nikon is not allowed to follow the lead. Well, Taiwan’s Nikon Repair Center has restored and painted a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens white.
Sony i1 Honami specs include interchangeable lens support
Sony is rumored to announce a Mobile Cybershot smartphone, which might be called i1 Honami, on June 27. The device is coming alongside the RX100 MKII and the RX1-R, as well as a new JPEG engine. Beside these, the upcoming event will also reveal that the i1 Honami will support an interchangeable lens mount.
DxO Optics Pro 8.2 and FilmPack 4 now available
DxO Labs has updated the DxO Optics Pro software once again, as the program has reached version 8.2. This latest version comes packed with support for three new cameras and hundreds of lens modules, as well as the features found in DxO FilmPack 4, which has also been released for people passionate about photo-editing.
Nikon D400, the future flagship DX camera, rumored to be true?
Nikon fans have been surprised to hear that the D7100 has become the “flagship DX camera”. This title has been retained by D300s for a long time and, although people have been expecting a replacement, suddenly it seemed like it will not get a successor. Well, rumors are now suggesting that the D400 is real and coming soon.
From timelapse to timestack with Matt Molloy
Matt Molloy has discovered a new way of synthesizing the dynamism of skies into photographs, by creating images composed out of hundreds of photos. His very first timestack sunset went viral on The Milky Way Scientists’s Facebook page, accumulating 12,000 likes in a single day.
New rumors about Nokia’s next 41 megapixel camera phone
Is Canon backing Nokia? The Finnish company’s next smartphone, boosting a 41-megapixel camera, is rumored to be nicknamed EOS. A source “familiar with Nokia’s plans” has revealed almost complete specifications, including AMOLED screen, optical image stabilization, and variable aperture lens.
Vincent Laforet reveals revolutionary MōVI camera stabilizer
Vincent Laforet and Freefly Systems have announced a tri-axis gyro-stabilized camera gimbal, which is aimed at changing the cinematography industry. It is called MōVI and it will keep videos steady under all circumstances, despite being lightweight and small. The whole system is on display at the NAB Show 2013 in Las Vegas.
The best April Fools’ Day pranks in photography
April Fools’ Day has finally arrived! In 2013, a lot of cool things have happened on April 1, from Google shutting down YouTube to Canon releasing a DSLR camera for left-handed photographers. Additionally, Instagram is available on Windows Phone 8, while Leica and Zeiss are working on the camera in Apple’s next-gen iPhone.
Full frame Pentax K-3 DSLR to be announced on March 27
We have heard through the grapevine that Pentax will finally announce a new full frame DSLR camera under the name K-3. Allegedly, the announcement is scheduled to take place on March 27. The Japanese company will announce its FF DSLR along with a new image sensor and a novel processing engine among many others.
Aptina unveils 12 and 13-megapixel 4k video sensors for smartphones
This is the type of news which digital cameras makers were hoping to remain a myth. Aptina has revealed 12 and 13-megapixel sensors for smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona. The company confirmed that the new sensors are capable of recording 4k videos and “impressive” photos in low-light conditions.
Nikon and Warner Music Group announce SXSW partnership
This year’s South by Southwest film and music festival just got a little more appealing to photographers in the world, as Nikon and the Warner Music Group have announced a partnership, which specifies that “The Warner Sound” will be captured by the Nikon D4 DSLR cameras during the SXSW 2013 edition.
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 lens confirmed for 2014 via Facebook
Facebook is the perfect way for a company to stay in touch with its fans. You can present products and deals, and listen to any complaints or praises from the users. Samyang did a little more than that as it has confirmed that a 50mm f/1.2 prime lens is included in the 2014 roadmap.
New Leica Summicron-C lenses TBA at NAB Show 2013?
The National Association of Broadcasters Show 2013 is going to be crowded with camera manufacturers. If Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS cinema camera and two lenses at NAB, then Leica will follow the same path by introducing the new Summicron-C cinema prime lenses during the same event.
British Wildlife Photography Awards open and ready for your shots
The British Wildlife Photography Awards is a special contest which celebrates the biodiversity in the United Kingdom. It is intended for wildlife photographers who like to take shots in Britain. The contest finds itself at the fifth edition and photographers can now submit their best photos and hope to win the grand prize of £5,000.
Nikon cuts net income forecast, blames poor sales in Europe and China
Nikon published its third quarter financial results with not so good numbers. Although the company is still profitable, it reported poor earnings during the third quarter of the 2013 financial year. Blaming price declines and poor sales on European and Chinese markets, Nikon has decided to cut down its annual profit forecast.
Nikkor glass making video from Nikon Imaging Japan
Do you know how photographic lenses are manufactured? Nikon Imaging Japan published a video presenting the Nikkor glass manufacturing process, which have recently allowed the Japanese company to reach a milestone of 75 million units shipped to photographers across the globe.