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Pre-Order the Nikon 1 V2 Mirrorless Digital Camera and Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens

Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by Marshall Walker

UPDATE: Adorama is now accepting pre-orders for the Nikon 1 V2 w/10-30mm VR zoom lens in white or black, and the Nikon 1 V2 body only in white or black. The camera body is $799. There is also a 1 V2 kit w/10-30mm VR zoom lens and 30-110mm VR zoom lens in white or black for $1,149.95.

Pre-orders are now open for the recently announced Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless digital camera and Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm VR lens. The new 14.2-megapixel Nikon 1 V2, is the latest addition to the Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System. The V2 features an EXPEED 3 Image Processor, 4.2MP 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS CX image sensor and 3.0-inch LCD display. It can shoot at up to 15 frames per second and can also capture Full HD video.

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Other features include Best Moment Capture Mode, Live Image Control and a new top-placed Command Dial for making quicker adjustments on the fly. The Nikon 1 V2 with 10-30mm lens will be available in late November for $899.95. B&H is currently the only retailer accepting pre-orders at this time.

Pre-Order the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Phillip Meyer

Pre-orders are open for the newly announced Sony Alpha NEX-6 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Sony promises the NEX-6 will revolutionize the world of compact cameras by delivering a full DSLR experience. The newest addition to Sony's E-mount camera line-up includes a Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi capabilities, a 16.1MP Exmor APS-C Size CMOS sensor, and the same high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder found on the the flagship NEX-7 model.

Sony Mirrorless

The camera's Wi-Fi capabilities make it compatible with Sony's PlayMemories camera apps, and allows users to easily upload images to a smartphone or social media sites like Facebook. The Fast Hybrid Autofocus, normally only found on DSLRs, uses phase detection to detect a subject’s distance and direction for quick autofocus. The NEX-6 also features Quick Navi control, a Multi-Interface Shoe for use with Sony flashes and Handycam accessories, plus it accepts Alpha NEX E-mount lenses.

Pre-Order the Fujifilm Mirrorless X-E1

Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 by Phillip Meyer

As expected, Fujifilm has announced the mirrorless X-E1. The X-E1 is the newest addition to Fuji's retro-looking X-Series camera lineup. The premium interchangeable lens camera features a 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and Fuji's X-Mount for use with FUJINON XF lenses. In addition to the new camera, Fuji also announced two new lenses: The XF14mm (21mm) F2.8 single focal length lens and XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens.

Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

Other X-E1 features include an ISO range of 100 – 25600, an extra high resolution 2.36 million dot Organic OLED viewfinder, built-in pop-up TTL flash, QuickStart Mode, fast autofocus (0.1 seconds), continuous high- speed shooting of up to 6 frames per second and an in-camera RAW converter. The X-E1 can also record 1920x1080 full HD video.

Nikon Updates Its 1 System Lineup with the Addition of the Nikon 1 J2 [Pre-Orders Open]

Posted on 09. Aug, 2012 by Phillip Meyer

Nikon has slightly modified its 1 System lineup by announcing the Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, and the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. The 1 J2 is a slightly updated version of the 1 J1 with a higher-resolution rear screen and metallic body. The 11-27.5mm lens is a super-compact zoom lens with 2.5x zoom range.

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The 1 J2 ships with Nikon's Creative Mode option, which allows photographers to utilize several automatic shooting modes such as Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits.s Like the 1 J1, the J2 also features Full HD video recording, the ability to capture rapidly moving subjects at 10 frames-per-second and Motion Snapshot Mode.

Adorama is currently accepting pre-orders for the Nikon 1 J2 for $549.95 -- $100 less than the original 1 J1 asking price.

Samsung NX1000 Finally Available for Purchase

Posted on 27. Jul, 2012 by Phillip Meyer

The entry-level Samsung NX1000 is finally available for purchase. Online retailers B&H, Adorama and Amazon are currently accepting orders for the mirrorless Wi-Fi digital camera. The NX1000 is the last of Samsung's NX series to start shipping. The NX210 and NX20 have been available since June.

Samsung NX Series

The Samsung NX1000 features a large 3.0-inch LCD screen, 1080p HD video capture, a large (23.5 x 15.7mm) APS-C image sensor, 20-50mm (2.5x) zoom lens, and 20.3 MP image capture. Its SMART features and Wi-Fi sharing capabilities are great for budding photographers. The NX1000 is also compatible with Samsung's Remote Viewfinder app, which is supported by Galaxy smartphones or tablets.

X-Cap Prototype Automatically Protects Interchangeable Lenses

Posted on 26. Jul, 2012 by Meredith Kay

A Taiwan-designed lens cap for mirrorless cameras is creating quite a buzz after Engadget Chinese previewed the item earlier this week. The X-Cap protects DSLR's and other interchangable-lens cameras by automatically capping off your lens when you forget.

Auto-Closing Lens Cap for Mirrorless Cameras

Unlike compact cameras which cap off their lenses when retracted, some interchangeable-lenses do not. The X-Cap automatically closes to protect your lens when the front element retracts. This is the perfect replacement for removable lens caps without an auto-opening trapdoor like seen on most higher-end point-and-shoots these days. The X-Cap protects the delicate glass when the camera is not in use, and is a great tool for photographers who frequently forget to cap their lenses.

Canon EOS M Camera Photos and Specs

Posted on 22. Jul, 2012 by Frank Macey

Canon will enter the mirrorless interchangeable lens market tomorrow with the EOS M digital camera, despite previous reports to the contrary. Photos and specifications reveal an EF-M lens mount, which can also be used with EF lenses thanks to an adaptor. The EOS M will launch with two lenses and its own flash, the EX 90.

Canon EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens

The first lens will be an EF-M 22mm f/2 STM. The other lens is an EF-M 18-55mm zoom with image stabilization. The EOS M body measures 2.6 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches and will weigh 10.5 ounces including a battery and SD memory card. Almost the entire back of the EOS M is covered by a 1.04 million pixel 3 inch touch screen display, with some button controls on the right.

More Canon Mirrorless Camera Rumors Surface

Posted on 19. Jun, 2012 by Marshall Walker

It has been rumored that Canon is working on a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to be released this summer. Canon Rumors posted an update claiming that an announcement could be made in the next 30 days. Canon was originally expected to announce the camera in June, followed by a second camera announcement in September.

Canon Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

According to Canon Rumors, the unnamed camera will use the same sized sensor as the G1 X, and be launched with at least 3 lenses. Canon is also expected to announce a "consumer" model, and possibly a professional model at a later date. The camera could also feature a new mount but still be compatible with EF lenses.

Canon Mirrorless Camera Announcements Coming Soon

Posted on 14. May, 2012 by Meredith Kay

More information is now circulating about Canon's upcoming entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market, and the first of two announcements could be right around the corner. Canon Rumors reports that the first of two cameras could be revealed before summer, which is sooner than previously expected.

Canonet 28 by Alf Sigaro Flickr

A second camera announcement would follow in September, if the sources are correct. The first camera has been described as an APS-C sensor mirrorless camera with image quality that approaches Canon digital SLR models. The body would ship with an 18-45mm kit lens with several other lenses available at launch.

Samsung Officially Announces NX Wi-Fi Ready Camera Lineup

Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by Marshall Walker

Samsung has officially announced their new NX series Wi-Fi connected cameras: The flagship NX20, the mid-range NX210, and the entry-level Samsung NX1000. All three cameras are similar to the previously released Nikon NX200.

Samsung NX Line

The previously leaked NX20 features a SLR-like body, 20.3 MP Samsung CMOS sensor, 8.0 fps, a AMOLED display and built-in Wi-Fi for uploading pictures to the web immediately. The Samsung NX210 shares most of the same features as the NX20, except it lacks a popup flash, tilt/swivel display and only features a maximum shutter speed of 1/4,000 second (1/8,000 for the NX20).