Cameras
Panasonic Lumix GH3 firmware update 1.1 now available for download
Panasonic has finally released firmware update 1.1 for its Lumix DMC-GH3 camera. The mirrorless shooter is now faster when autofocusing, though users will also have to upgrade their lenses. The Micro Four Thirds system can also be connected to WiFi by entering a Mac’s NetBIOS name, as of this software upgrade.
Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm IS II lens coming this year
Canon will keep itself busy in 2013, as the company is preparing an event for late summer or early fall. The special occasion will consist of two new product announcements: one for a camera and the other one for a lens. An inside source has revealed that Canon will launch the 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm lens replacement this year.
Leica M firmware update 1.1.0.2 released for download
Leica has released a firmware update for one of its most popular current cameras, the M (Type 240). The full frame rangefinder system can be upgraded to firmware update 1.1.0.2, in order to fix an issue which caused a lot of headaches to photographers who purchased the German-engineered camera.
Sony and Panasonic announcing new mirrorless cameras in early April
April will greet photography fans with several new product announcements from Sony and Panasonic. If Sony reveals a new mirrorless camera on April 3, then Panasonic will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds shooters on April 9. However, there are still chances that the shooters will be revealed during NAB 2013.
Canon rumored to reveal a high-megapixel camera in fall 2013
The patience of Canon fans will be rewarded this fall, as the company is rumored to announce a high-megapixel camera by the end of 2013. Additionally, the shooter, with a big megapixel count for its image sensor, will most likely compete against the unannounced Nikon D4X and will be released in 2014, says an inside source.
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.
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 WiFi rugged camera becomes official
Fujifilm has officially announced a new ruggedized camera. The point-and-shoot device is waterproof, freezeproof, dustproof, shockproof, and sandproof. It is called FinePix XP200 and it will become available right before the beginning of the summer, along with numerous functions, including built-in WiFi and image stabilization.
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W WiFi 44x ultra-zoom bridge camera announced
After announcing a new rugged camera, Fujifilm has decided to unveil a brand new bridge camera. The company is describing its new shooter as an advanced all-in-one system, which is perfect for all types of photography, so the FinePix S8400W is now official with an impressive 44x ultra-zoom lens and built-in WiFi support.
Olympus Stylus VH-520 compact camera unveiled with 10x optical zoom
Olympus has announced a new compact camera in its Smart Flagship series. The new compact camera will be called Stylus VH-520. It is worth noting that it comes packed with interesting features for its price point, including a wide 10x optical zoom lens and several image stabilization technologies for capturing blur-free photos.
Superheadz Japan introduces Sun & Cloud self-generating camera
Superheadz Japan has accomplished a feat that nobody else has ever managed to achieve. The company has announced the world’s first self-generating camera, which is capable of recharging its batteries with the help of a solar panel placed on its top. It is called Sun & Cloud and it has already been released on the market.
Canon 700D / Rebel T5i touchscreen DSLR officially announced
Canon has released a successor for the EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, just a few months after its introduction. The Canon 700D, also known as Rebel T5i in North American markets, is now the flagship DSLR camera of the EOS Rebel series. It continues the tradition of its predecessor by featuring an articulated 3-inch LCD touchscreen.
Canon 100D / Rebel SL1 becomes world’s smallest and lightest DSLR
Canon has taken the wraps off of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera in the world. It is not called EOS-b, as the Japanese manufacturer has officially christened the camera Rebel SL1 in the United States and EOS 100D in other markets. The new shooter promises a lot of things in a small package at a very aggressive price tag.
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS unveiled with DIGIC 6 image processor
Canon has decided to introduce its next-generation image processing engine with the help of a couple of PowerShot cameras. The new system is called DIGIC 6 and it will become available in both the PowerShot SX280 HS and PowerShot SX270 HS. The 20x optical zoom compact cameras will be released as of April 2013 in the US.
GoPro issues DMCA takedown notice to DigitalRev for Hero3 review
GoPro is the manufacturer of the Hero series, those unbelievable cameras which can record movies in the harshest conditions. However, the Hero3 does not seem to be able to handle product reviews, as its maker has issued a DMCA takedown to DigitalRev, asking the retailer to remove an article from its website.
Canon 70D announcement delayed until April 2013
Canon has announced four new cameras in a few minutes on March 21. One of these shooters is the world’s lightest and smallest DSLR camera ever, while two others are powered by the DIGIC 6 image processor. However, neither of these is the EOS 70D, as Canon has decided to delay its release date until April 2013.
Ilford unveils Harman Titan 8×10 pinhole camera
Driven by the success of the 4×5-inch pinhole camera, Ilford has announced a new and bigger product. Photography fans behold the Harman Titan 8×10 pinhole camera. This product is made out of the same injection-molded ABS material, which means that the camera weighs only 800 grams. Ilford will release the shooter as of this April.
Canon EOS-b aka Kiss X7 photos leaked on the web
The photos of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever from Canon have been leaked on the web. The camera will be called Canon EOS-b in the United States, while Japanese consumers will encounter it under the name of EOS Kiss X7. Its specs and photos surfaced on the web, along with its release date for the Asian market.
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS DIGIC 6-powered camera to be announced soon
The rumor mill believes that Canon’s schedule is completely full this week. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japanese company will introduce the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS in the following days. This camera’s specs have been leaked on the web and it seems like the camera will be unveiled soon, alongside the EOS-b.
Olympus E-P5 to feature E-M5’s 16.1-megapixel image sensor
The rumors about a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus have intensified over the past few weeks. The company will definitely announce a new PEN camera, which will be called E-P5. However, the rumor mill says that the new MFT system will feature the same old 16.1-megapixel image sensor found in the OM-D E-M5.
Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera can record 4k videos at 60fps
The Nikon 1 V1 is capable of an achievement that more expensive cameras cannot accomplish. The mirrorless camera can record 4k videos at 60 frames per second, thanks to its Aptina image sensor and electronic viewfinder. A Spanish film maker demonstrated the capabilities of the shooter by uploading a 2.4k video on Vimeo.
Memoto wearable camera took 10,000 photos during SXSW 2013 festival
Memoto is a tiny wearable camera which raised more than $550,000 through the Kickstarter platform. The company’s co-founders and camera designers took the small device to the South by Southwest 2013 festival and they managed to capture more than 10,000 photos in just a few days with the help of the Memoto life-blogging camera.
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