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Rumors speculate that Canon is set to announce the 7D Mark III DSLR camera in March of 2018 (next year) . The camera , a successor to the somewhat aged 7D MK II is set to challenge the Nikon D500 in the Sports , action and wildlife segments by featuring high frame rates , good dynamic range and most importantly , 4K video recording with Dual pixel AF . Canonrumors  (see link below for more info) mentions the addition of Canon's C-LOG into the 7D mk3 , although the addition of such features will surely benefit users , Canon is known to deliberately leave out some features as it can cannibalize sales of the higher tier model (example - Leaving out 4K and a second card slot on the 6D mk2) , but in the case of the 7D - the flagship model in its APS-C lineup . The addition of 4K is probably going to happen as its direct rival - the D500 also features it (But we don't expect to see C Log) . The 7D MK3 is also said to feature illuminated buttons , this is a plus point as the 7D ...

Yashica basically trolled the photographic community with the announcement of its Y35 Digital film style camera back in October . The camera , which many photographers expected to be a 35mm film camera (according to hype) was actually revealed to be a digital camera with programmable film reels  (reels designed to look like film) which give the retro effect by allowing shutter speed and ISO controls based on the type of "reel" you purchase .  While all this sounds like something fun (and expensive in a age where you can manually restrict yourself with the ISO and shutter speed) , the whole program did end up generating way more than what any of the naysayers had in mind . At present , the Kickstarter crowdfunding program has generated a whopping $1.27 million  (keep in mind that the retail on one of these Digital film cameras cost $142 ) and now the project is said to be on the funding page Indiegogo as well . Of course , with all that funding , Yashica has dec...

Huawei is set to release its Chinese variants of the newly announced Huawei Honor 7X and V10 soon . The two smartphones , set to launch on the 5th of December are both optimized for China's regional market with the international variants set to launch soon . The Huawei V10 , powered by a Powered by a Kirin 970 chipset features either  4GB RAM with 64GB storage or 6GB RAM with 64 or 128GB storage . The display - a 5.99" 2160x1080p LTPS panel with a 18:9 aspect ratio allows the phone to have a minimal screen to bezel ratio . The Phone features a 20mp monochrome sensor with a f1.8 aperture with a 16mp RGB sensor with a f2 aperture . The front camera is a 13MP sensor with a f2 aperture . Pricing details are said to be CNY 2,700 ($410) , CNY 3,000 ($450) and CNY 3,500($530) and will be available in China on the 5th of December . The Honor 7X is basically the latest iteration to the Honor 6X model launched earlier this year . The mod...

Panasonic is on a roll with its Micro Four thirds cameras recently . The GH5 , launched as their flagship mirrorless camera quickly became the darling of video shooters all over the world . But Panasonic ,who decided to cash in on the GH5's success ,launched the photo oriented LUMIX G9 last month . The new G9 basically had almost the same features as the GH5 , but was designed to be more of a rugged nature camera (following the likes of the Olympus OMD EM1 II) . But with competition increasing - especially from Sony's Alpha division , the company is now rumored to announce one more hit this year - the rumored GH5s. The GH5s , another camera based on the GH5 chassis , is rumored to be the first micro four thirds camera designed for extreme low light . not much is known about the camera body, but it is said to feature Panasonic's new signature red ring on the mode dial to set it apart from the regular GH5 ( apparently 43rumors published an article with a photo of what a...

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 21 November 2017: Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, today announces the launch of the ME20F-SHN, a low light network camera with remarkable performance. As a sister product to the ME20F-SH, the ME20F-SHN which now features network capability, further enhances Canon’s Multiple Purpose camera line-up with a solid proposition in producing full colour and Full HD resolution images in limited light scenarios. Perfect for critical surveillance operations, the ME20F-SHN packs incredible low light performance, network capability and built-in video analytics into a lightweight and compact body. Incredible low-light performance Equipped with a 2.26MP Full Frame 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor, the ME20F-SHN delivers sharp, low noise, Full HD colour video in extreme low light conditions. The sensor’s pixels and readout circuitry use Canon’s proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity....

TOKYO, November 22, 2017 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the launch of the new G’z EYE brand of tough cameras designed especially for shooting extreme sports in harsh conditions. The first camera to be released is the GZE-1 camera, which features a shock-resistant, waterproof, and dustproof construction. The new GZE-1 is a tough camera that is designed for the rigors of extreme sports such as BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and dance. The camera is shock-resistant to withstand a drop up to four meters,*1 waterproof down to 50 meters,*2 dustproof to the IP6X standard, and performs at temperatures down to -10°C. The GZE-1 was developed by leveraging the expertise Casio has amassed with its G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches and Outdoor Recorder series of detachable digital cameras for the outdoors. In addition to its shock-resistant and waterproof construction, the camera is equipped with a super-wide-angle lens that captures a 190.8° (still image) and 17...

Leica has officially announced their latest APS-C mirrorless camera today . The new Leica CL , joining the TL2  , is aimed at casual photographers who love what they shoot with . The new camera , designed with retro aesthetics and a 24MP APS-C sensor  with Leica's Masters II image processor delivers exceptional image quality and good autofocus  tracking thanks to its 49 AF points .The body , designed with an aluminium  unibody , features a 3" display with a 1.04million dot TFT LCD and a EVF with 2.36million dots . With 4K video recording at 30fps , Hotshoe flash compatability  of 1/180   with a mechanical shutter speed of 1/8000 and a electronic shutter of 1/25000 , the Leica CL is certainly able to stand toe to toe with many of its crop sensor peers in this day and age. Leica also announced a 18mm pancake lens for the new camera as well . The new lens , designed with a f2.8 aperture ,packs 8 elements in 6 groups and weighs only 80g . The Leica ...

Although the days of film are long gone , the cameras that of a bygone era have certainly left their mark on photographic history . Ihagee cameras , a German film camera maker has now been ressurected thanks to crowdfunding on Kickstarter and is set to make their first 35mm film camera (under the Ihagee name) since the brand disappeared during the 1970's .  The camera , named the Ihagee ELBAFLEX (Ihagee used the Exakta name unto 1970 and it is still trademarked , but ELBAFLEX is said to be used in Ihagee cameras from the  1970's and the startup selected this name instead) .  The camera , like most 35mm film camera revivals on kickstarter ( Reflex 1 for example) is based on the Nikon F mount , With manual everything and wooden inserts , the camera is certainly going to be a great option for film shooters who want something "new" (but still old fashioned) . The ISO , shutter dials are all metallic and it features a flash sync port with 1/60 sync speed . T...

Sharp has officially announced their 8C-B60A broadcast capable 8K camera . The camera , which is designed with a custom 33MP Super 35mm sensor is capable of 60fps (10bit - 4.2.2) is capable of recording uncompressed 8K 60fps to SSD drives and even has a SD card to update firmware with , the camera features the Grass Valley HQX Codec (7680×4320 4:2:2 10-bit). The body features built in ND - Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND , a PL mount to adapt lenses to , a 2TB SSD bundle (which allows upto 40 minutes of recording ) and a price tag of 8,800,000 YEN - $ 77495 . The camera is expected to be on sale this December . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - Sharp-World

Apart from Panasonic's Lumix G9 announcement , the company also announced the LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S .- A leica branded Panasonic lens which ,when connected to a micro 4/3s body gives a field of view of 400mm (35mm equivalent) . The lens , which is said to feature excellent corner sharpness and OIS - optical image stabilization is perfect for wildlife and sports shooters as it also supports a teleconverter option DMW-TC14 which multiplies the 400mm by 1.4x giving a 560mm (35mm equivalence ) or the DMW-TC20 which gives a 800mm equivalence . Featuring 15 elements in 13 groups and two UED - extra low dispersion elements and a silent triple linear motor for precise AF action .The lens features a metal body and is dust ,water and freeze resistant (-10 degrees C) . Pricing is said to be £2,699 , $3000 ,€3,099. The lens IS however said to work with only select Panasonic cameras . Although the list has not been made official ,the press release does indicate th...

Related - LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S Panasonic has officially announced their  much rumored Lumix G9 camera . The G9 ,  a successor to the Lumix G series , departs from Panasonic's Video priority Micro four thirds systems and thus is their first Professional grade system designed with  Photography work in mind  . The system , based on the GH5  and related to the closely matched Olympus EM1 MkII , is designed for landscape and sport shooters who may benefit from the Micro 4/3 sensor as it allows a 2x reach on full frame lenses and still compensate for camera shake thanks to IBIS (In built image stability) on the sensor . Specifications Body The camera ,as stated previously , is sort of a GH5 in a DSLR like body . The body of the camera is weather resistant - offering water , dust ,and freeze protection upto -10 degrees - a feature exclusive only to the related EM1II and the GH5 , makes this an appealing choice for wildlife a...

Hopes were high when Google and many other companies tried their hand with smart-glasses , the technology ,which revolved around displaying data and recording video and photos via a built in camera was initially promoted as a cool-hip way to connect yourself online , but it was also seen as a cause for concern in a world that was taking privacy seriously . Although popularity and even sales of these wearables are virtually non existent (and it eventually paved the way for VR headsets), it has not stopped some companies from trying their hand , and now the latest member to join the club is Olympus with its Eyetrek camera system. Armed with The power of Android , the Olympus system features a 2.4MP camera . The camera sits as an attachment to standard spectacles and it features a tiny heads up display with a 640x400 resolution OLED panel and is semi transparent . The touch and control unit , which is set onto the side (like Google Glass) features an internal battery(with a r...

Muenster, Germany – newest models in the high-speed line of PCI Express cameras announced earlier are now available to order. PRESS RELEASE The well-known line called xiB already offers 4K and 5K models with 12 and 20 Mpix resolution and fast speed. With the addition of the new CMV50000 sensors from CMOSIS (AMS) to the xiB camera the 8K resolution is now available! We anticipate the initial stock to be low until the end of 2017 and production to begin in earnest early in 2018 - please get your inquiries in now! This latest model, called CB500, is equipped with high grade 35mm, full frame, Global shutter CMOS sensor with 7920 x 6004 pixels resolution and ability to provide 8, 10, 12 or 14-bit crystal clear images.  With the help of PCI Express (PCIe), this 48 Mpix sensor is able to reach the remarkable speed of over 30 Fps at full resolution. The camera’s data and control interface is fully compliant with PCI Express External C...

Reflex - a Kickstarter group has announced their first modular 35mm film camera - the Reflex 1 . The camera , which features a classic SLR look and a plethora of classic lens mounting options via the Reflex L plate (M42 , Nikon F , Canon FD , Pentax PK and Olympus OM)  accepts 135 film to the Reflex L back . Featuring a classic SLR look and manual controls (including Manual rewinding ,manual exposure, and even a inverted DOF button ), the camera brings back a long lost art into the 21st century . The camera features USB -C for charging , a LED "AF assist/beauty lamp" (next to the flash) and a Bluetooth chip to transmit metadata to your connected phone via the Reflex App , this camera is certainly the most up-to date film camera yet . Rest of the camera features the following specs Camera Specifications: Type : Single Lens Reflex Camera Format : 135 film, 35mm/FF System : Reflex RM Lens Mount : Reflex I-Plate (in M42, Nikon F, Canon FD, Olympus OM, Pentax PK...

If you are a fan of Micro 4/3 cameras , then there is a good chance that you already know about the upcoming Lumix G9 - a photography oriented Lumix body sharing GH5 internals for a slightly cheaper price . We posted a few rumored details about this camera a few days back , and so far they have not changed much -( which is an indication that the leaked camera specs are final - with the exception of the camera body price , which we initially thought to be $2000-2400). The Lumix G9 , therefore will have the following specifications - A 20MP MFT sensor with 5 axis IBIS compensating for 6.5 stops . - Same AF system as the GH5 , but autofocus is greatly improved over the GH5 -20 fps shutter with full AF and 60fps (Electronic shutter) AF-L locked -1/4000th shutter , built in image stacking feature for high resolution pictures -20mp/60mp/80mp high resolution modes (stacking) -3680k dot EVF with no blackout (0.83x magnification) -Magnesium body with water , dust and freeze...