Cameras
Sony HX50V release date and price are May 2013 for $450
Sony has announced a new superzoom camera, which has become the world’s smallest and lightest compact camera with 30x optical zoom. This shooter is offering premium features found in DSLRs, in order to prevent enthusiasts from upgrading to the next level, but we will let the consumers to be the judges as of May 2013.
Star SAFIRE III camera spotted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hiding in the boat
The United States has been struck with a terrorist attack on April 15. The FBI managed to come up with a list of two suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The former has been killed in a firefight, while the latter was the subject of a massive manhunt, which ended with the Boston police finding him with a Star SAFIRE III camera.
New Kodak mirrorless camera caught in action at P&E Show 2013
Kodak is on the verge of emerging out of bankruptcy. CEO Antonio Perez said that the digital imaging giant will finally get back in business sometime in mid-2013. Until then, the company has been present at the P&E Show 2013 in China, where it displayed a new mirrorless camera and the PixPro S1 Micro Four Thirds system.
Nikon Coolpix P7700 firmware update 1.1 released for download
Nikon has decided to upgrade one of its compact cameras released in 2012, the Coolpix P7700. As a result, Nikon Coolpix P7700 users can download firmware update 1.1 right now. The upgrade will improve the general performance of the shooter by fixing some issues encountered by photographers when using Exposure Bracketing.
Eight Panasonic Lumix cameras updated to firmware version 1.1
Panasonic has done the unthinkable by releasing firmware updates for eight cameras. This means that photographers taking pictures with the Lumix DMC FT5, TS5, TZ40, TZ41, ZS30, TZ37, ZS27, and ZS30GK compact shooters can start downloading firmware version 1.1, in order to improve the GPS performance of their devices.
Panasonic G6 and LF1, and Olympus E-P5 and E-PL6 coming soon
Micro Four Thirds adopters are in for a treat as both Olympus and Panasonic are working on several new cameras. The former will launch the E-P5 and E-PL6 sometime in May, while the latter will please its fans earlier than expected, as the LF1 and G6 shooters should be revealed by the end of April, along with a new lens.
Canon: “We have been the #1 digital camera vendor since 2003”
Canon has posted a press release in order to announce that it has been the top vendor of digital cameras with interchangeable lenses in the world since 2003. It is the 10th consecutive year the company has sold more interchangeable-lens cameras than any other competitor, said Canon, thanks to its EOS series of shooters.
Panasonic G6 and LF1 announcement date is April 24
Panasonic is working on a pair of new cameras, which should be revealed by the end of this week. It appears that the new compact and Micro Four Thirds cameras will be introduced alongside a 14-140mm lens, which will be compatible only with the latter camera. Both the G6 and LF1 cameras will feature good specs at attractive price points.
Fujifilm launching two new cameras in July 2013
Fujifilm is looking to revive its digital camera sales. According to the rumor mill, several new devices will be introduced by the Japan-based manufacturer throughout 2013. Two of the new shooters will be a part of the mirrorless segment and one of them will feature an APS-C sensor, while the other one will pack a 2/3-inch sensor.
Inclusive Digital Camera concept features a rotating screen
Digital cameras look the same and all signs point to the fact that the current design will not suffer major changes in the near future. However, Andrew James Warner has come up with an intriguing concept, called Inclusive Digital Camera. It is aimed at making photography a lot more comfortable, thanks to a rotating screen.
Canon 7D Mark II rumor “confirms” 21-megapixel sensor presence
Canon is working on a couple of new DSLR cameras. One of them is the EOS 70D, which should be unveiled on April 23, while the other one is the EOS 7D Mark II. The rumor mill says that the Canon 7D Mark II will feature a 21-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and that the shooter’s launch is delayed due to component shortages.
Sony AKA-DM1 is an action camera mount for dogs
Sony is looking to increase action camera sales. Instead of focusing on making the shooters better, the Japan-based company has decided to make them more useful. The Sony AKA-DM1 is an action camera mount for dogs, which will give cinematographers the chance of capturing footage from a dog’s point-of-view.
Pinhole camera triggers concern in Canada after Boston bombings
The atmosphere is a little tense across North America, following the recent Boston bombings. People are more aware of these situations, therefore they might not take anything for granted. Police in London, Ontario was called in to investigate a suspicious package in a city park, which turned out to be just a pinhole camera.
Canon 5D Mark III firmware update release date is April 30
Canon has finally announced an “exact” release date for the 5D Mark III firmware update. According to the camera’s official product page, the new firmware will become available for download on April 30. It will come packed with uncompressed HDMI output, autofocus support at f/8 aperture, and several bug fixes among others.
Ricoh GR release date, specs, and price become official
Pentax Ricoh has finally taken the wraps off the Ricoh GR. The compact camera features a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and it is ready to compete against the Nikon Coolpix A. The Ricoh GR will start shipping as of May 2013, promising a lot of good things to mirrorless fans, who want a good shooter for a small price.
Canon 70D rumors: release date and price information
Canon is rumored to announce the EOS 70D camera on April 23. As we are getting closer to the alleged release date, a lot of information about the DSLR has been leaked on the web. Canon 70D rumors include details about the specifications sheet, as well as the price, which is in the same range as the Nikon D7100.
Official Ricoh GR photos unofficially leaked online
There is no doubt that Ricoh will release a new camera soon. Beside the full specifications list, an insider has leaked the press photos of the so-called Ricoh GR. The digital camera is said to feature a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, along with an 18.3mm lens and is expected to be officially announced on April 17.
Verizon releases Samsung Galaxy Camera firmware update for download
Verizon made a surprising announcement by releasing a firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy Camera. The new software is being pushed to owners of the Android-powered camera right now, as Verizon has added several new features. The list includes a Remote Viewfinder, S Memo, new Smart modes, and more.
Samsung NX2000 Tizen / Android camera passes through the FCC
Samsung’s NX2000 smart camera has been leaked once again. This time, the Android or Tizen-powered shooter is seeking the approval of the Federal Communications Commission, in order to be able to use its WiFi 802.11n chipset. The mirrorless camera will feature a 20.3-megapixel sensor and should be released in the coming weeks.
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX50V to be announced on April 26
Sony will launch a new camera in late April, says an inside source. The company’s fans should get excited over this, as the source does not mention the NEX-7n mirrorless shooter, which has previously been rumored to be announced by the end of April. However, the Japan company will definitely reveal the HX50V, a compact camera with WiFi.
Conran reimagines photography using retro camera concept
Architecture and interior design firm, Conran and Partners, has been asked to choose an object that would require a redesign. The company’s Senior Product Designer, Jared Mankelow, has chosen the camera. Conran has also revealed its retro camera concept, which puts most of the current camera technologies in a small package.
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