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EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5, 6 IS STM, new Canon Zoom Lenses

Canon today unveils a new optical belonging to the range of EF lenses. It incorporates the STM technology started with the 40 mm and 18-135 mm accompanying the announcement of the EOS 650D.

The Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5, 6 IS STM is compact, lightweight and versatile with its zoom range ranging from 55 to 250 mm. Compatible with APS-C cameras, the zoom range will offer the equivalent of a 88-400 mm on this type of housing. Note that this is the first EF-S telephoto lens to integrate STM technology, drive system optimized for video. This is indeed a stepping motor fluid and silent. Canon also incorporate an optical image stabilizer 3.5 speeds over the entire focal range of photo and video.

The Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5, 6 IS STM will be released in September at suggested retail price of 379 euros.

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First "Live Cam" by Canon

The Canon Legria Mini aims to introduce in the field of shooting new category of consumer devices: the Live Cam. Ultra-miniature and connected, the camera was designed to accompany our lives and share our daily images.

Although his name "Legria" remains committed to the world of camcorders make, Legria Mini does not fit into the traditional function of a camcorder, would do its miniature size (77 x 22 x 96 mm 160g), its almost fish-eye lens (focal length equivalent to 17 mm to 35 mm, covering a field of 160 ° video) and ergonomics making great emphasis on its 2.7 inch touch screen adjustable multifunctional. Canon dictates that Live Camera has everything to produce images and sound high quality as evidenced by the few technical points: sensor 1.2 / 3 inch backlit 12.8 megapixel associated with a Digic DV processor 4 , 1080p Full HD video, stereo microphone sensing "audio scenes", not to mention Wi-Fi connectivity and DLNA compatibility mode (for viewing images on TV ...).

Some highlights: the optical zoom is abandoned in favor of a fixed focal length super wide angle, the Legria Mini can be controlled remotely via an application installed on tablet or smartphone application; the Movie Uploader allows easy editing on YouTube without a computer (with iOS smartphone) or via Canon Image Gateways. The Legria Mini can display the image left-right reversed (mirror) and provides access to a slower mode (quarter or half) or time lapse. The camcorder has a built-in adjustable foot and a standard thread to attach it to a tripod.

Finally, to register in the world of live camera login, each press of the shutter button to record four seconds of video to the return of a summary of the day. Price: 299 euros (available mid-September).

After Canon N, the Mini brand Legria Canon will explore innovative ways for the future market shooting. Developing a camera supporting the sharing of images in real time the Japanese brand is part of a growing movement called "Live Loging" whose followers, use Action Cams faute de mieux. Rather than replicate this oversaturated field of sports camera, Canon offers them the first Live Camera faclite that the staging itself. A gamble that whatever sales, helps to reposition Canon as the leader in its sector.

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Lumix DMC-FZ72, the race to zoom

For the arrival of his bridge Lumix DMC-FZ72, Panasonic Japan unveils a very wide-angle lens of 20 to 1200 mm, with 60x optical zoom. All with opening f/2.8-f/5, 9 beach.

With its 60x zoom (20-1200 mm) stabilized Power OIS, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 pushes the limits of optics. It is constructed from 14 elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical and 6 lenses low dispersion glass. Canon T3i Black Friday sales 2013

The bridge also benefits from the presence of a backlit MOS sensor 1/23'' of 16.8 million pixels. It provides housing to a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6400. A record that is done in JPEG or RAW and DFO for taking 3D view. At the same time, the FZ72 reaches a burst of 9 frames / s at full resolution.

At the back of the case, a fixed slab 3'' (7.5 cm) of 460 000 points. An electronic viewfinder 0.5 cm, for a definition of 202,000 dots and 100% coverage, supplements it. A tandem can track recording videos in full HD 1080p at 50 frames / s. Meanwhile, the Dolby Digital Stereo is adopted, reinforced by the Wind Shield Zoom technology for reduced wind noise.

WiFi and GPS are certainly missing, but found the PSAM modes and a hot shoe. Announced in late August - early September, the Lumix FZ-72 will be available for € 399.

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New micro SDXC SanDisk

Sandisk introduces its micro SDXC card, offering speeds presented as the fastest on the market: up to 80MB/s read and 50MB/s write.

SanDisk introduces its new memory card, existing micro SDXC card 16, 32 and 64 GB. Class 10 and UHS Speed Video 1 (U1), it can record and playback video in Full HD or 4K. His speed reading and writing are part of the best in the market today. Its performance can reduce the latency between photos, faster file transfers and data and a continuous burst mode. It is compatible with cameras shipping a slot for MicroSD, with most Smartphone and tablets.

The new SanDisk card is supplied with an SD adapter, an offer to download the Deluxe version RescuePro software that recovers deleted images and a lifetime warranty under certain conditions.

It is now available in 16, 32 and 64GB will retail for € 31.90, € 58.90 and € 117.90.

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Lumix XS3, ultra-compact Panasonic

As small and light as a credit card, the new compact Lumix XS3 integrates high-tech features while maintaining a sleek, modern design.

This new compact from the Lumix range incorporates a high-sensitivity MOS with a resolution of 14.1 million pixels sensor. Its 5x zoom is equivalent to a 24-120 mm f / 2.8 to 6.9 and includes an OIS optical image stabilizer. In video, XS3 films in Full HD 1080p at 50 frames per second.

To propose such a small package, Panasonic has integrated a MicroSD slot that can accommodate cards. For viewing, a 2.7-inch LCD screen with 230 000 pixels is available.

The Lumix XS3 will be available in September in black for a suggested retail price of 129 euros.

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Fujifilm X-M1: a new compact and affordable hybrid

Fujifilm has announced the X-M1, a new compact hybrid with the same APS-C the X-Pro1 and X-E1

The X-M1 acquires an X-Trans CMOS sensor 16 megapixel APS-C format. Fujifilm says it all: "The exclusive array of color filters of the sensor minimizes the moiré artifacts and colorful and dispenses the optical low-pass filter." A similar resolution, lover’s definition and textures will be delighted.

Sensitivity level, the brand unveils a 200-6400 ISO range with extension 12800 or 25600. The processor is an EXR II. The scores reported are:

A start in 0.5 seconds A response time of 0.05 seconds at the start of A maximum burst rate of 5.6 frames per second (max. 30 images)

The manufacturer worked ergonomics: The setting should visibly enough of the right hand, the other can focus on managing the new target point marketed this case, the XC16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS (ie 24-76mm equivalent in full format) consisting of an optical formula of 12 glass lenses divided into 10 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 ED lens and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening 17 for values. Fujifilm also announced the commercialization of a new fixed focal length, the XF 27mm f/2.8 which will be marketed in the fall.

The X-M1 is compact (66.5 mm high and 39.0 mm) and weighs 330g. Nevertheless, it enjoys a large tilting LCD screen (3 inches 920.000 points), includes wifi connectivity and a hot shoe. Available in black or silver, it is announced to 699 € TTC bare case and € 799 as a kit with the new 16-50mm.

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Canon EOS 70D: price, release date, specs confirmed

Canon has announced a replacement to the Canon EOS 60D. The new Canon EOS 70D price tag is set for £1079 body-only, with a release date at the end of August.

We round up all of the new Canon camera’s key specs, as well as sample photos and provide three cheat sheets comparing the Canon 70D vs 60D, the Canon 70D vs 6D and Canon 70D vs 7D.

Canon has unveiled its latest new DSLR, the Canon EOS 70D – an ‘all-purpose camera’ aimed at enthusiast photographers.

The EOS 70D incorporates a new 20.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and it’s the first DSLR in the world to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which is designed to deliver smooth, accurate autofocus when shooting full HD movies, as well as fast AF acquisition when shooting in the camera’s Live View mode.

Canon EOS 70D Price

The Canon EOS 70D price options range from £1079 for the body-only, rising to £1199.99 for the EOS 70D body + 18-55mm STM lens. The Canon EOS 70D price tag for the body + the 18-135mm STM lens is £1399.99.

Canon says an EOS 70D release date is set for the end of August 2013.

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Canon EOS 70D Specs

Along with its Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the Canon EOS 70D also boasts a 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor and 19-piont all cross-type AF System.

The Canon EOS 70D offers a native ISO range of ISO 100 to 12,800, which is expandable to ISO 25,600.

Also on board the new Canon camera is a 3in, 1,040k-dot Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen, which is designed to support a series of ‘touch’ options, such as swiping and pinch-zooming, to make navigating menus and amending settings easier.

For those who prefer to compose via the viewfinder, the EOS 70D incorporates an Intelligent Viewfinder with 98% frame coverage and 0.95x magnification.

Finally, the Canon EOS 70D is capable of capturing full resolution images at up to 7 frames per second, with up to 65 JPEG or 16 raw format images in a single burst.

Canon EOS 70D Wi-Fi

The Canon EOS 70D is also the latest EOS camera to feature integrated Wi-Fi, allowing photographers to share images immediately to social media or cloud storage platforms such as Canon’s free Project1709 beta.

The EOS 70D Wi-Fi feature also allows you to control the camera remotely using an EOS Remote app. This allows photographers to control a range of image settings, such as exposure and ISO, as well as focus and release the shutter. Photographers can also remotely use Live View mode, as well as review and rate their images.

Video Recording

The Canon EOS 70D is capable of recording full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p. Photographers also have a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing.

The new Canon camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, Canon says. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame by tapping the touch-screen.

An internal microphone enables stereo sound, or photographers scan enhance audio with the in-built external microphone input terminal.

Source: http://www.digitalcameraworld.com

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Samsung Galaxy NX hybrid WiFi and 3G/4G LTE

Samsung announced the Galaxy NX, a hybrid case with 3G/4G LTE connection.

The program of the new compact interchangeable lens: an APS-C sensor of 20 million pixels, an image processor Drime IV, a hybrid AF system, a shutter speed of 1/6000 and a burst mode at 8 frames per second.

The new Galaxy is compatible with the entire range of objectives NX ultra wide-angle to telephoto, and adopts a "True 3D Creator" mode for capturing images and 3D sequences the 2D/3D 45 mm lens.

In line with the standard Galaxy Camera logged presented at the IFA in Berlin last year, the new NX also adopts an LCD HD 4.8 inch touch screen, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, a puceGPS and functions as the Galaxy Camera, from an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean interface.

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Canon EOS 70D autofocus new generation

APS-C, Canon EOS 70D is installed as host family housing EOS experts interposed between the 60D and 7D, two "old" boxes that keep many assets to the market, and therefore remain in place.

In addition to its manufacturing aluminum-carbon fiber giving it a semi-professional, the EOS 70 is distinguished by a called "Dual AF CMOS pixels" that uses split pixels (40.3 million CMOS camera sensor generation -site) for the analysis of the development of 80% of the field phase detection (reduced to 19-point cross to the user). Canon 70D Deals in Black Friday 2013

The result is a fast developing upper and especially improved video without using contrast detection efficiency as before. Furthermore, this innovation could be generalized in future cases, the EOS 70D features a (17 times faster than the Digic 4) Digic 5 + processor, offers an adjustable back and touch screen, has a guaranteed 100,000 shutter cycles trigger at a maximum rate of 7 i / s, includes wifi, RAW internal processes, is topped with a built-in flash that drives external Speedlites, or promises resistance to push runoff (equivalent to 6D and 7D).

It goes on sale in September at a retail price of 1150 naked euros (1300 euros with its 18-55 mm / 1 450 euros with 18-135 mm).

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Pentax unveils K-50, K-500: price, release date, full specs revealed

Ricoh Pentax has unveiled two new entry-level DSLRs, officially announcing details of the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-50 price, specs and release date overnight.

Both new Pentax cameras share the same 16-megapixel APS-C sensor introduced with the Pentax K-30, and both cameras also offer high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 51200.

Pentax K-500, K-50 Price

The Pentax K-50 price tag will be £529.99 body only, or £599.99 for the K-50 + 18-55mm DAL WR lens kit, while the Pentax K-500 price tag comes in lower at £449.99 for the body + 18-55mm DAL lens kit.

A release date for the Pentax K-50 and K-500 is scheduled for “the end of June”.

Pentax K-500, K-50 Specs

Among the Pentax K-50′s key features are a weather-resistant, dust-proof construction designed with 81 seals for improved durability, and resistance to cold at temperatures as low as -10 C.

The K-50 also incorporates a Pentax-developed Shake Reduction mechanism to aid sharper images, and a range of advanced features like full HD movie recording, an Automatic Horizon Correction function and an Astro Tracer mode to assist with astronomical photography.

Continuous shooting mode allows for 6fps (in JPEG format), while the SAFOX IX+ AF system incorporates 11 sensors (including 9 cross-type sensors in the middle). Other features include a 100% field of view optical viewfinder, customisable buttons and a top 1/6000sec shutter speed.

What’s more, the Pentax K-50 comes in 120 different colour variations – yes, you read that right! Pentax says, “the colour-to-order service has proved to be… a unique, stylish way for Pentax camera users to express their style through their choice of camera system.”

Pentax K-50 vs K-500

The main difference between the Pentax K-50 vs K-500 is the K-500 lacks the weather sealing of the K-50 and the K-500 doesn’t come in the wide variety of colours.

What’s more – and perhaps most significantly – AF points are not visible in the Pentax K-500′s viewfinder, while they are visible in the K-50 viewfinder. You can view AF points on the K-500′s LCD screen, however.

Source: digitalcameraworld

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New edition of the D-Lux 6 Leica

Resulting from the collaboration between the German automaker and denim specialist G-Star RAW Leica combines the technical qualities of the D-Lux 6 and a new aesthetic plastic casing holding the instrument.

Leica G-Star Raw is from the series of co-manufacturer. This new edition of the D-Lux 6 times this is the result of work done with denim brand G-Star.

At the end, it includes a very bright Summilux f/1.4-2.3 lens. For the sensor, it is a CMOS with a resolution of 12.7 million pixels. The device has many features, including an automatic mode and manual options, as well as Full HD video camera.

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This model collection comes with protective case brown leather, belt and a strap created by G-Star. It will be available in Leica Store and selected from 20 June shops, priced at 990 euros.

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A sensor 1/1, 7'' for Pentax Q7

The Q7, the sensor gains in size (1/1, 7'' instead of 1/2, 3''), will be released in early September for a posted price of 499 €

The latest in the range of Pentax compact with interchangeable lenses, the hybrid Q7 is a team / CMOS sensor 1 1 7'' 12.7 million pixels. Its sensitivity range offers good flexibility in low light ranging from 100 to 12,800 ISO. In addition to its light weight (200g - battery included), users can enjoy 3-inch 460,000 dots LCD's screen, and its field of view is about 100%. Reactivity side, a burst of 5 frames / s and a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second are announced by the manufacturer ( Canon PowerShot S110 Black Friday Deals 2013: canonblackfridaydeals2013.info).

With a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Pentax Q7 has a range limited to 260 pictures (no flash) and 160 minutes of video. On the connection level, it includes an SD card can record 25 minutes of the film, while Full HD 1080p. An SD slot along with a USB 2.0, AV and HDMI output.

PSAM modes and built-in flash are kept. A claw can accommodate a second flash. At the front of the housing, a dial indicating the values 1, 2, 3 and 4 is associated with certain settings, such as Smart Filters.

Available from September, the Q7 comes in three basic colors (black, silver, yellow) and 120 color combinations.

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Two new optical with Samyang

Samyang announces two new optics, a wide-angle 16mm f/2.0 for SLR cameras and compact interchageables objectives and telephoto 300 mm focal length for hybrid cameras.

Samyang 16 mm f / 2

The Samyang 16 mm f/2.0 is a fixed focal length wide angle light to manual focus. It consists of 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical lenses, one of them being hybrid, and another type of ED low dispersion. Note that receive treatment UMC multilayer anti-reflection.

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This lens is designed for SLR and compact interchangeable lens APS-C format. There are M mount Canon EF and Nikon F, Sony A and E, Pentax K, Fujifilm X and Samsung NX.

Samyang 300 mm f / 6.3

The Samyang 300 mm f / 6,3 is when to him an optical mirror compact, exclusively designed for hybrids. It has 9 elements in 6 groups, including one ED lens types. It is a long lens at featherweight (315 grams). It fits Sony E mounts Fujifilm X, Micro 4/3 and Canon M. These two approaches will be available in July 2013.

Price

Samyang 16 mm f / 2 ED AS UMC CS: € 479

Samyang AE 16 mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS (Nikon version with contacts): € 499

Samyang 300 mm f / 6,3 ED UMC CS: € 299

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Lunar: luxury by Hasselblad

Hasselblad introduces the Lunar camera interchangeable lens result of Swedish-Italian collaboration.

The newest member of Hasselblad strikes by its sleek design reminiscent of the 500 C of the same brand, with its chrome frame. It is available with 5 different surfaces: wood (mahogany, olive), leather (black, brown) and carbon fiber. We can also customize as desired, for example with a coating of gold or precious stones.

Technically, the hybrid adopts CMOS APS-C with a resolution of 24700000 pixels sensor. It establishes a system of dust protection, ESD protection placed on the sensor. Its sensitivity range extends from ISO 100-16000. His display, 920000 points is LCD.

It is priced at £ 4,400 (about € 5,200)

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