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Amulet to Launch CF Card with RAID Mirroring

Wise CF Card Duo makes an extra copy on the fly. more »

Canon Announces 200-400mm f/4 Telezoom Lens

Improved performance and versatility for wildlife photographers. more »

More Details on Olympus E-P5 and E-PL6 Leaked

Premium Olympus E-P5 will feature special grip. more »

Pre-Order the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C Zoom Lens, Only $800

Posted on 14. Jun, 2013 by Marshall Walker

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM zoom lens for Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts is now available for pre-order. The new addition to Sigma's Art line of lenses is specifically designed for use with DSLR cameras that feature APS-C-sized sensors. It is also the first zoom lens to achieve a maximum aperture of F1.8 throughout the entire zoom range.

The lens is equipped with a Hyper Sonic AF Motor, and integrates one aspherical element, as well as Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass to help minimize distortion. It also features a Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce ghosting and flare.

Pre-Order the Leica X Vario Digital Camera

Posted on 12. Jun, 2013 by Alex Gardner

Pre-orders are now being accepted for the Leica X Vario body and accessories. The X Vario is a mirrorless digital camera with a 16.1MP APS-C CMOS image sensor. It is equipped with a 18-46mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture range of f/3.5-6.4. The X Vario is capable of shooting still images at 5fps, and recording HD 1080 video at 30fps. It features an ISO sensitivity range of 100-12500, a silent AF, a 3.0-inch wide-angle LCD monitor, and a built-in HDMI out connection.

Upcoming Leica X Photos, Specs Confirmed

Posted on 09. Jun, 2013 by Meredith Kay

Leica is set to officially reveal the upcoming Leica X Vario Type 107 mirrorless at an exclusive preview and test drive event on June 15-16. Thing is, according to both Leica Rumors and Mirrorless Rumors there's not much left to reveal. Leaked photos like the one below have shined a light on Leica's mysterious ads, previously showing off only one corner of the X at a time.

Prior leaks and specifications have been confirmed by these sites and others, thanks to their sources in the know. Unfortunately for Leica, initial reaction to the camera from the user community shows that people are generally underwhelmed by the news. Still, there's a chance that some of the official specs could be different when announced next weekend. So what does Leica have in store?

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 75mm f/1.8 Lens Now Shipping

Posted on 05. Jun, 2013 by Marshall Walker

The Olympus M. Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds format cameras is now shipping from Adorama. It is a high-quality medium length telephoto lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 150mm. It features a lightweight design and is perfect for studio portraits and indoor sports photography.

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 75mm f/1.8 Lens

Its MSC autofocus drive delivers fast and quiet focusing for shooting both video and still images. Other features include Olympus' ZERO coating technology to reduce ghosting and flare, and 10 individual lens elements in 9 groups, including three ED elements.

Nikon D90 with NIKKOR 18-105mm Lens Only $600 [Deals]

Posted on 05. Jun, 2013 by Alex Gardner

Adorama is holding a 24 hour sale for the Nikon D90 digital SLR camera kit with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The deal starts today (06/05/13) at 12 noon EST, and ends tomorrow (06/06/2013) at 12 noon EST. You can nab both the Nikon D90 and 18/105mm lens for only $599 with free shipping. This is currently the lowest price listing for the D90, and it is a great opportunity for newer photo enthusiasts to upgrade to a higher quality DSLR.

The Nikon D90 is equipped with a 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, a 3" High resolution LCD display, and Nikon's EXPEED image processing engine. It features a fast power-up time of 0.15 seconds for quick on the spot shooting, D-Movie Mode for recording video clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels), and Nikon's Multi-CAM 1000 AF system for optimum performance. The D90 also ships with advanced scene modes like Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports and Night Portrait, plus Scene Recognition and a one-touch Live View.

Save up to $300 on the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 Cameras and Select Fujifilm Lenses

Posted on 04. Jun, 2013 by Marshall Walker

B&H has announced more bundle and save deals on the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 digital cameras. You can save up to $200 on both cameras, and up to $300 on select lenses like the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens, or 60mm f/2.4 XF macro lens.

The X-E1 mirrorless camera features a 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, and an EXR Processor Pro image processor. It is capable of capturing Full HD 1080p video with Stereo Sound, shooting up to 6 frames per second, and can autofocus in as fast as 0.1 seconds. It also ships with a 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder with a built-in diopter, a focal plane shutter for fast shutter speeds, and features Film Simulation and QuickStart modes.

More Photos of the Kodak S1 Micro Four Thirds Camera

Posted on 02. Jun, 2013 by Meredith Kay

Earlier this year it was announced that JK Imaging would produce a new line of digital cameras carrying the Kodak name. The company initially revealed a sneak peek of the upcoming Kodak Pixpro S1 Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mirrorless camera. Compatible with existing MFT lenses, the S1 is expected to feature a backside-illuminated CMOS image sensor manufactured by none other than Sony.

Now 43 Rumors has several new images of the Kodak S1 which were leaked on the Chinese site DCFever. Besides coming in both black and white body colors, the S1 sports a tilting LCD touch screen and hot shoe shown with collapsible flash accessory. The S1 has two customizable function buttons along with an independent video record button and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

Magic Lantern Hack Adds Video Recording to Canon 50D

Posted on 28. May, 2013 by Phillip Meyer

UPDATE: It looks like the used Canon 50D models have sold out through B&H, however, there are still a few models listed on Amazon.

The Canon EOS 50D just found a second life thanks to a new firmware add-on that brings RAW video recording to the 2008 DSLR. The Magic Lantern hack enables the video recording function hidden in the 50D's firmware. When installed, the 50D is capable of shooting video up to 1592 x 1062 pixels at 30 fps. However, the 50D is not capable of recording sound since it does not feature a microphone input. The 50D also uses CF cards, and you "will need FAST ones (at least UDMA 6) to get the best results," according to the Magic Lantern forum. You can still find used ~~50D models~~ on the market if suddenly have the urge to buy one.

Save up to $500 on Canon DSLRs and Lens Bundles

Posted on 27. May, 2013 by Marshall Walker

Canon is offering up to $500 in instant rebates on select Canon DSLRs and lens bundles. You can save $100 on the Canon EOS 6D, or up to $500 when bundled with select Canon lenses. The popular EOS 5D Mark III body is only $3,299 after $200 in instant savings, and you can save up to $500 on the Canon EOS 60D, or EOS 7D DSLRs.

Canon is also offering up to $200 off on the EOS Rebel T3, T4i and T3i. You can take advantage of these instant rebates through B&H Photo. It is unknown how long these instant rebates will remain in effect, so you should act quickly.

Save Up to $200 With Sony Camera Instant Rebates

Posted on 25. May, 2013 by Meredith Kay

Shopping for a Sony digital camera? Special deals are in effect for NEX mirrorless and Alpha DSLR models for a limited time. Instant rebates take effect immediately at checkout from participating retailers until the promotion ends on May 31. Sony fans can save $50-$200 depending on the camera.

The Sony NEX-3NL with $50 instant rebate is billed as the world's smallest and lightest camera of its type. The NEX-3NL features a 16 megapixel APS-C image sensor, built-in flash and tilt LCD display. Total price on this mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is $448 after the instant rebate is applied.