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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0794343949/120/HDSLR.png?v=1501" alt="HDSLR.png" / pThe restriction that limits video recording in digitial cameras to 30 minutes could be abolished if the World Trade Organization's Information Technology Agreement (ITA) is expanded. Several countries, including the USA, have begun informal talks to extend the scope of the ITA to include products that are currently subject to tariffs and duty. At present, digital cameras' video cuts off after 30 minutes to avoid them being classified as video cameras (which attract 5.4% duty). If the video cameras are added to the ITA, this distinction would no longer matter. (emvia/em Nikkei)/p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0847659220/120/samsung_nx1000.png?v=1501" alt="samsung_nx1000.png" / pSamsung has announced the US prices for its latest 'Smart' Wi-Fi enabled NX mirrorless cameras, the NX20, NX210 and NX1000. It has also said the NX1000 will be available from June at a price of around $699 with the 20-50mm retractable zoom. The range-topping 20MP NX20 with its electronic viewfinder will retail for around $1099, with the i-Fn version of the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit zoom. The NX210, meanwhile, will cost around $899 with the same lens./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0950304886/120/F3.jpg?v=1501" alt="F3.jpg" / pJust Posted: our hands-on preview of the Sony NEX-F3. The F3 is Sony's latest entry-level model, replacing the NEX-C3. It's built around the company's second-generation 16MP CMOS sensor, as featured in the NEX-5N and gains a built-in flash. It's also the first NEX to feature a screen that flips all the way into a vertical position, to make it easier to shoot self-portraits. We've been using an F3 for a couple of days - read our hands-on preview to find out what we thought and to see the images we shot./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1335510578/120/A37.jpg?v=1501" alt="A37.jpg" / pJust Posted: Our Sony SLT-A37 hands-on preview. The A37 is Sony's latest entry-level SLT camera - offering DSLR capability in a full-time live view camera. The A37 retains the small body of the original SLT cameras and helps create an easy-to-understand four-model lineup. It gains 1080p24 HD video shooting and features such as lens correction and focus peaking from the more recent SLT models, offering a strong feature set. And, with a recommeded price of $599 with 18-55mm zoom, it's $150 cheaper than the A33 was. Read our hands-on preview to discover more./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7926402680/120/sony_slta37.png?v=1501" alt="sony_slta37.png" / pSony has launched the SLT-A37 entry-level 16MP SLT camera and the enthusiast-grade 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM standard zoom. The A37 is a refreshed replacement for the A35, bringing the entry-level model into line with the rest of the SLT lineup. Meanwhile the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM lens offers Alpha mount users a more flexible upgrade option over the entry-level 18-55mm without having to stretch to the 16-50mm F2.8. The A37 will be available from June at a cost of $600 with 18-55mm kit zoom. The 18-135mm lens will follow in July for $500 or as a $200 premium over the basic zoom kit cost with any of the company's SLT cameras./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9638999621/120/sony_nexf3.png?v=1501" alt="sony_nexf3.png" / pSony has announced the NEX-F3 entry-level 16MP mirrorless camera and lightweight 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS stabilized superzoom lens with for the E-mount. The NEX-F3 gains a built-in flash, along with the updated 16MP sensor from its NEX-5N big brother. Its big party trick is undoubtedly its LCD, whose image automatically mirrors when it's flipped up for taking self-portraits. Meanwhile, the E18-200mm F3.5-5.6 LE OSS is a more compact, lighter 11x superzoom lens for the NEX system. Starting in June, the NEX-F3 will have an MSRP of around $600, while the SEL18200LE will sell for around $850 from July./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5605639460/120/Flickr1.jpg?v=1501" alt="Flickr1.jpg" / pFlickr has revised its image viewing pages for the first time in several years - finally letting images expand on larger monitors. The long-awaited feature, which Flickr is calling 'liquid' design, uses the largest image it can to fit your browser window, without ever upscaling. This combines with the latest version of 'lightbox' which shows your images as large as it can on the whole screen. Sadly the best results only come for images uploaded since March 1st 2012, for which 1600 and 2048 pixel versions will have been generated./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2174666088/120/Atlantic1.jpg?v=1501" alt="Atlantic1.jpg" / pThe Atlantic's 'In Focus' photo blog has collected a fascinating series of images from the Russian space program. Looking at both em/emZvyozdny gorodok, the training center just outside Moscow better known as 'Star City,' as well asnbsp; the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the pictures give an insight into post-Shuttle space flight. Astronauts and scientists from different countries train together, as do entrepreneurs preparing for their paid trips into space. The collection uses a variety of photographic styles and beautifully conveys the faded futurism of space travel. (from The Atlantic)/p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2552629146/85/camera_gp_logo.png?v=1501" alt="camera_gp_logo.png" / pNikon's D800 has been awarded the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 title and also won the public vote for best camera. The awards, organized by the Japanese 'Camera Journal Press Club' also recognized the Canon EF8-15mm F4L USM as lens of the year. Meanwhile, the editors awards were given to Sony's NEX-7 and the Olympus m.Zuiko 45mm F1.8./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8313712219/120/Wide_con_sil_on_X100.png?v=1501" alt="Wide_con_sil_on_X100.png" / pFujifilm has announced thenbsp;WCL-X100 wide-angle adapter lens for its X100 large sensor, fixed-lens compact. The 0.8x adapter extends the camera's 35mm equivalent field of view out to 28mm equivalent. It is designed to match the X100 in terms of both appearance and quality, sharing the camera's Fujifilm's Super EBC coating and made-in-Japan construction. The WCl-X100 will be available from June at a price of around $350. To enable use of the converter, the company has also issued firmware v1.30 which adds a function for its use as well as fixing two minor operational bugs./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8490428542/120/Canon_SX150_IS.png?v=1501" alt="Canon_SX150_IS.png" / pJust posted: Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review. The PowerShot SX150 IS is a mid-priced compact superzoom - it's not as slim or stylish as the Panasonic TZ (ZS) models that have helped define the class, but it still boasts a 28-336mm equivalent zoom range and a comprehensive set of features, both in terms of special effects and manual controls. It also differentiates itself through the use of AA batteries and a CCD sensor - both helping to keep costs down. So has Canon cut too many corners in pursuit of cut-price capability?/p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/shared/85/AdobeLogo.png?v=1501" alt="shared:AdobeLogo.png" / pAdobe has confirmed that it will fix the security problems with Photoshop and other CS5.x packages, having originally suggested that a paid upgrade to CS6 was the only solution. The security concerns, raised by the company on May 8th, were rated as 'critical,' meaning it could 'allow malicious native-code to execute, potentially without a user being aware.' Despite this, the original solution raised in the company security bulletin was to upgrade to CS6, leaving CS5.x users vulnerable. The bulletin has now been updated./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6069637529/120/sony_dschx200v.png?v=1501" alt="sony_dschx200v.png" / pJust posted: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V in-depth review. The second review expanded from Jeff Keller's work at the Digital Camera Resource Page looks at Sony's latest full-size superzoom camera. The Sony HX200V combines the company's latest 18MP back-lit CMOS sensor with a 30x zoom lens giving a 27-810mm equivalent range. There's image stabilization, as you'd expect for such a long zoom range and, as indicated by the 'V' in the model name, it also has built-in GPS. So does this add up to a perfect vacation camera or an unwieldy confection? Read the full review to find out./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1644589816/120/Leica-APO-Summicron-M-50mm-f2_3qtr.png?v=1501" alt="Leica-APO-Summicron-M-50mm-f2_3qtr.png" / pLeica has announced the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. The company is making grand claims for its latest standard-focal-length prime, which uses specially developed glass to create an apochromatic design to minimize chromatic aberrations. The lens was designed to match the specifications of the existing 50mm f/2 lens - a 1979 design that is the oldest in the company's current lineup. The APO version of the lens will be available from late July 2012 at a cost of around $7,195./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5424047475/120/Leica-M9-P-Hermes.png?v=1501" alt="Leica-M9-P-Hermes.png" / pLeica has combined with luxury fashion house Hermegrave;s to create the M9-P Edition Hermegrave;s. The camera is coated in ocre-colored calfskin leather and features a matching shoulder strap. The camera also features a redesigned, smoother top-plate and control points, designed by the automotive designer, Walter dersquo;Silva, previously responsible for the M9 Titanium. Only 300 of the cameras will be made. A yet more exclusive series of 100 'Edition Hermegrave;s ndash; Seacute;rie Limiteacute;e Jean-Louis Dumas' kits will also be sold, in honor of the former president of Hermegrave;s. These kits will include a 28mm f/2, 50mm f/0.95 and 90mm f/2 lens, and a exclusive Hermegrave;s camera bag. The limited editions will cost $25,000 and $50,000 respectively./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7459425618/120/Leica-M-preview.jpg?v=1501" alt="Leica-M-preview.jpg" / pWe've prepared a hands-on preview of the Leica M-Monochrom 18MP black-and-white rangefinder. The M-Monochrom has no color filter array in front of the sensor, meaning it captures more of the available light but cannot perceive color. It also means there is no need for demosaicing (the process of combining color information from adjacent pixels), so higher levels of detail are retained. Our preview includes real-world samples we shot with the M-Monochrom, to show just what that means in-use./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7361553203/120/Leica_mmono.png?v=1501" alt="Leica_mmono.png" / pLeica has announced the M-Monochrom, a black-and-white version of its M9 full-frame rangefinder.nbsp; In most other respects, the M-Monochrom shares its hardware with the M9. It can add three toning colors to its monchrome output or its uncompressed DNG files can be edited using the included copy of Photoshop Lightroom. A full version of the mono processing software Silver Efex 2 is also included. It will cost around $7,950.00./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0292944531/120/leica_x2.png?v=1501" alt="leica_x2.png" / pLeica has announced the X2, a 16MP APS-C compact camera with a fixed 36mm equivalent F2.8 lens. The camera is an updated version of its X1, with the biggest changes being the use of a 16.2MP CMOS sensor and the addition of an accessory socket for adding an optional 1.44M dot 'Viso-Flex' electronic viewfinder. An add-on handgrip is also available. Leica says it has improved the autofocus system (one of our biggest criticisms of the X1), but has retained the rather low-resolution 230,000 dot rear LCD. The X2 has a list price of $1,995.00. span class="green"(Updated with first impressions of AF performance)/span/p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5489917779/120/leica_vlux40.png?v=1501" alt="leica_vlux40.png" / pLeica has released the V-Lux40, a 14MP, 20X compact superzoom camera. It is the second V-Lux model to feature GPS and appears to very closely resemble the Panasonic DMX-TZ30/ZS20. This gives it a 24-480mm equivalent zoom range and 14.1MP output (from a 15.3MP CMOS sensor). It also means it's capable of capturing 1080 video. The camera also features the highest-res screen in the Leica range - a 460k dot 3.0" LCD. Unlike the similar Panasonic, the Leica V-Lux 40 includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Premier Elements 10./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/shared/85/AdobeLogo.png?v=1501" alt="shared:AdobeLogo.png" / pAdobe has announced a release candidate version of Adobe Camera Raw 7.1 and DNG Converter 7.1. The latest near-release version of the Raw processing plugin only works with Photoshop CS6 and brings support for the same 21 cameras that were added to Camera Raw 6.7 in the most recent update. This includes the Nikon D800m Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the most recent releases from Samsung./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7890405079/120/fujifilm_xp170.png?v=1501" alt="fujifilm_xp170.png" / pFujifilm has announced the FinePix XP170, an updated rugged, waterproof compact camera, featuring Wi-Fi to allow wireless image transfer to Android or iOS smartphones and tablets. The XP170 features a 14MP CMOS sensor that can shoot at up to 10fps, mounted behind a 5x, 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens. It is shockproof from 2m (6.5ft), and waterproof to 10m (33ft). The stand-out feature is its wireless image transfer function that allows images to be sent to smartphones and tablets, making it easy to upload to the internet./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6118077620/120/nikon_d800.png?v=1501" alt="nikon_d800.png" / pWe've just posted our Nikon D800 review. At 36MP, the D800 is the highest resolution camera you can buy without making the step up to medium format, it's also one of the first DSLRs to offer uncompressed video output. Despite these drastic increases in capability over the D700, Nikon's latest full-frame offering will be immediately familiar to any one who's shot with one of the company's high-end cameras. So what's the D800 like to shoot with and does all that resolution render its competition redundant?/p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4058573358/120/oly_tg1ihs.png?v=1501" alt="oly_tg1ihs.png" / pOlympus has announced the Tough TG-1 iHS, a high-end rugged, waterproof compact camera. The main selling point of the camera is its 25-100mm equivalant F2.0-4.9 zoom lens. The TG-1 is tougher than previous Tough models, being waterproof to 12m (40ft) and shockproof from a height of 2m (6.6ft) and will have optional waterproof fisheye and telephoto converter lenses available. The TG-1 iHS is built around a 1/2.3"-type 12MP back-lit CMOS sensor and a TruePic VI processor to make the most of its output./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7893458999/120/fujifilm_xpro1.png?v=1501" alt="fujifilm_xpro1.png" / pWe've just been given access to a beta version of Adobe Camera Raw that supports the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and have used it to process our standard test scene. The good news is that it produces similar resolution to the camera's JPEG output and that it appears to recognize the selected dynamic range extension setting. The X-Pro1 is not a camera with obvious peers, so we've presented it alongside a mixture of DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. These are just our suggested comparisons - you are able (and encouraged) to choose your own.span class="green" (Samples updated)/span/p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9837560931/120/EM5.jpg?v=1501" alt="EM5.jpg" / pWe've prepared a user guide to the Olympus OM-D E-M5, uncovering some of the more interesting features that might not be immediately apparent to new users. As part of reviewing the camera, and detailing its menus, we found a couple of settings combinations and obscure options that we think are worth knowing about. So, if you've recently received an E-M5, or are thinking about parting with your hard-earned cash for one, we hope you'll find this article useful./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7843499638/120/Novoflex.png?v=1501" alt="Novoflex.png" / pNovoflex has announced a range of mount adapters for the Fujifilm X-Pro1's X mount. The adapters allow the use of a wide range of non-XF lenses with the 16MP mirrorless camera. The range supports a broad cross-section of current and legacy lenses, including Canon FD, Nikon, Contax, Olympus OM and Minolta MD and AF mounts. There is also an adapter to allow use of Leica M-mount lenses, if you can't wait for the one Fujifilm said it is developing. The adapters will be available from the end of May 2012 at prices range from around euro;89 to euro;169, depending on the complexity of the adapter (there are also adapters for medium-format lenses that can cost as much as euro;350). (emvia Photoscala/em)/p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7587059568/120/m9newsicon.jpg?v=1501" alt="m9newsicon.jpg" / pThe name Leica carries considerable cachet for many photographers, regardless of whether they've ever had a chance to shoot with one of the company's rangefinders or used one of its lenses. The fabulous cost and continued adherence to a near-obsolete, manual-focus, rangefinder design can be off-putting, making it easy to wonder whether the brand's proponents have bought into marketing or mystique. So just what is it like to shoot with an M9-P? We put the camera in the hands of four photographers with different backgrounds and shooting styles to see what the 'red dot' meant to them./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7803702043/120/LockCircle.png?v=1501" alt="LockCircle.png" / pAccessory maker LockCircle has announced it will offer its 'LockPort' durable HDMI socket bracket for the Nikon D800. The LockPort800 combines a mounting plate that secures to the base of the camera with a miniHDMI-to-standard HDMI adapter that bolts onto it. This provides an easy-access full-size HDMI connector while also protecting your camera's miniHDMI socket from damage. The mounting plate is designed so that the camera can still be used with other mounts, tripod plates and accessories, in tandem with the LockPort. The LockPort800 will be available from June 2012 at a cost of $199/euro;99./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5417742042/85/nikon_d800.png?v=1501" alt="nikon_d800.png" / pNikon has confirmed to PDN that it is investigating a problem that can cause the D800 and D4 to lock-up while shooting. The company says that the issue - identified while PDN was reviewing the camera - can be avoided by disabling Highlights and RGB Histogram on the display. At present the lock-ups require the battery to be removed to restart the camera but PDN thinks it likely that Nikon will be able to come up with a permanent fix./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4855833673/120/Airport-small.png?v=1501" alt="Airport-small.png" / pBag maker Think Tank has announced an update to its Airport series of camera bags. Designed to meet the restrictions imposed by airlines on carry-on luggage, the series includes a model designed for international flight as well as smaller versions for space-limited short-haul flying. The three bags are all designed with room for an iPad and increasingly large laptops, and give clear indications of the camera bodies and lenses they will accommodate. All three come with a seam-sealed rain covers./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7129232790/120/pentax_k01.png?v=1496" alt="pentax_k01.png" / pJust posted: Pentax K-01 studio sample shots. We're in the process of running a production K-01 through our studio tests, so wanted to present the results of our standard test scene. The K-01 fits a lot of the excellent K-5 into a somewhat avant-garde mirrorless body. Retaining a similar 16MP APS-C sensor to the K-5, we expect great things from it, in terms of image quality, so does it live up to those expectations? span class="green"Raw shots corrected following the discovery of a processing error./span/p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5373059683/85/VSCO.png?v=1496" alt="VSCO.png" / pSoftware maker Visual Supply Co has created the VSCO Cam iOS camera app, to go alongside its 'VSCO Film' film simulation software. The $0.99 app works with both iPhone and iPad cameras, offering ten filters and a series of simple editing tools, including Grain, Fade, Contrast and Fill Light. It also makes it easy to share the images via social networks. Unusually, the app applies its filters to the pre-compression camera output. The company's blog features a selection of images taken on the launch day of the app, to give a taste of what its users can do./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9965087548/120/canon_eos5dmkiii.png?v=1496" alt="canon_eos5dmkiii.png" / pThe ever-inquisitive Roger Cicala at LensRentals has dismantled a light-leak-fixed Canon EOS 5D Mark III and compared it to an unmodified version. The solution, as proposed by every tool-shed tinkerer, appears to be a piece of black electrical tape, which Cicala says successfully stops stray light reaching the camera's metering sensor. When asked if he'd send his own Mark III back to be modified, Cicala points out that he doesn't 'do long exposure night photography with autometering.' But, in the unlikely event that you do, you can rest assured that Canon can fix your camera for you./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1542791624/85/DxO_Optics_Pro_7_Standard.png?v=1496" alt="DxO_Optics_Pro_7_Standard.png" / pDxO Labs has updated DxO Optics Pro to v7.2.3, adding support for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Pentax's K-01. The latest version includes 70 camera and lens combination modules for the 5D III and 26 for the Pentax K-mount mirrorless camera. As usual, a 30-day free trial of the software is available./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/shared/85/AdobeLogo.png?v=1496" alt="shared:AdobeLogo.png" / pAdobe has released the finalized version of Adobe Camera Raw v6.7, the last update that will work with Photoshop CS5. The final version include support for Canon's EOS 5D Mark III, Nikon's D800 and the Olympus E-M5, as part of a list of 21 cameras added. The update includes the most recent NX cameras from Samsung as well as coverage for a range of Fujifilm models. No support is yet included for the Fujifilm X-Pro1, however./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5470335607/120/shuttle.jpg?v=1496" alt="shuttle.jpg" / pLuminous Landscape has published an interesting article by former NASA captain Alan Poindexter about photography in space. Poindexter commanded the penultimate mission of the space shuttle Discovery in 2010, and had been lead photo/TV crewmember on previous missions. In the article he provides a unique perspective on the challenges of taking photographs in space./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1454493514/120/94.jpg?v=1496" alt="94.jpg" / pSlovakian startup 84.5mm has announced it range of filters for photography and cinematography. The company's name is a reference to the size of its filters, which are designed to be compatible with Cokin's 'P' filter holders. Initially 84.5mm will offer a series of predominantly handmade ND Grads and colored filters, made from CR-39 (often called 'organic glass')./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7421498962/85/Joel-Sternfeld.jpg?v=1496" alt="Joel-Sternfeld.jpg" / pJoel Sternfeld was one of the photographers that pushed for the acceptance of color photography in fine art and documentary photography. Adam Koplan looks at a 'First Pictures,' a collection of his early work (1969-1980) and how it foreshadows his work that was to follow./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5065668381/120/TT.png?v=1496" alt="TT.png" / pTriggertrap has announced a mobile app that converts your iPhone into a highly-configurable remote release for your camera. It works in concert with two hardware components, a 'Mobile Dongle' that connects to the phone plus a suitable camera cable, to offer a wide range of methods to release the shutter. These include timelapse, distance lapse (based upon the phone's GPS), face recognition, and sound, motion, and shock detectors. It can also control High Dynamic Range bracketing up to 19 exposures. A free trial version of the app is available for evaluation purposes. The full app and Mobile Dongle each cost $9.99, and are available now from the iTune App Store and Triggertrap web shop respectively./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/3074658388/120/oly_em5.png?v=1496" alt="oly_em5.png" / pWe've just posted our review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5. The E-M5 is the first in a line of OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras, featuring an electronic viewfinder and resembling the company's classic OM line of SLRs. It boasts a 16MP Four Thirds sensor and a '5-axis' image stabilization system, wrapped-up in a compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with a tilting rear screen. It's also one of the most customizable cameras on the market. So does the range-topping camera live up to Olympus' promises? Click here to find out./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9258177171/120/nikon_d3200.png?v=1496" alt="nikon_d3200.png" / pWe've just posted our hands-on preview of the Nikon D3200 entry-level DSLR. The D3200 builds on the the company's line of simple, accessible beginners' DSLRs by adding a higher-resolution screen, boosting its continuous shooting rate and adding details such as a microphone jack and infrared remote sockets. And then, of course, there's the 24MP CMOS sensor, making it by far the highest pixel-count camera in its class. Our preview builds on the samples gallery we posted earlier this week and includes our standard studio test shots./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/shared/120/AdobeLogo.png?v=1496" alt="shared:AdobeLogo.png" / pAdobe has released a second Release Candidate version of Lightroom 4.1, its Raw conversion and asset management software. The latest version adds support for 13 additional cameras, including the Nikon D3200, Olympus E-M5, Pentax K-01, Ricoh GXR A16 span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"24-85mm/span and the three latest Samsung NXs. Interestingly, it also adds an improved 'defringe' option to reduce axial chromatic aberrations. A series of blog posts by Adobe explains the latest changes./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/3085192028/85/canon_eos5dmkiii.png?v=1496" alt="canon_eos5dmkiii.png" / pCanon has made the latest firmware (v1.1.2) for the EOS 5D Mark III available from its customer support websites. The update fixes a number of small bugs and adds compatibility with the GP-E2 GPS receiver. The file can be downloaded from your region's Canon support website./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9134713958/120/panasonic_dmczs20.png?v=1496" alt="panasonic_dmczs20.png" / pJust published: Jeff Keller's in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 (TZ30 outside the US). The ZS20 is the slimmest 20x zoom camera on the market, with a lens covering a 24-480mm equivalent range and featuring the company's latest Power O.I.S stabilization. The 14MP high-speed MOS sensor allows the ZS20 to autofocus in as little as 0.1 seconds, and shoot at up to 10 frames per second (5fps with AF-tracking). It also has GPS and an updated mapping function to show photos on a map with greater detail. The ZS20 can capture 1080p60 movies in AVCHD or, in an interesting step for one of the creators of AVCHD, it can shoot 1080p30 in MP4 format./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4785041157/120/fujifilm_x10.png?v=1496" alt="fujifilm_x10.png" / pWe've just received an updated Fujifilm X10 featuring the revised, orb-resistant sensor, announced in March. We've rushed it straight into our studio to see how it performed, alongside the existing X10 we had been putting through our review process. We'll be doing more in-depth testing, to check whether the changes Fujifilm have made have had any other impact on image quality but, given the interest surrounding the issue, we thought we'd show our preliminary results.span class="green" (Updated with image quality comparison)/span/p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8182044278/120/en-el15.png?v=1496" alt="en-el15.png" / pNikon has announced a voluntary replacement scheme for a sub-standard batch of batteries for its 1 V1, D7000, D800 and D800E cameras. EN-EL15 batteries with an E or F as the 9th character of their serial numbers are at risk of overheating and becoming distorted, though the company says no customers have yet reported the problem. Nikon says it will replace any battery from the affected batch (which only became available after February 29th 2012)./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0484120722/120/D3200gallery.jpg?v=1496" alt="D3200gallery.jpg" / pWe've prepared a samples gallery using the D3200 - Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR. While many of the features are familiar from the D3100, the latest model incorporates a 24MP sensor, so we thought we'd see what the pictures look like. Given the kind of user it's aimed at, we decided to see what the D3200 could do using the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens, at a various of ISO settings and in different lighting conditions. Click here to see how it performs./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/3207484664/120/fujifilm_xpro1.png?v=1496" alt="fujifilm_xpro1.png" / pFujifilm has updated the firmware of its X-Pro1 high-end mirrorless camera and the three X-mount lenses that go with it. The updates make a series of changes, including a promise to reduce the aperture 'chattering' that has been common when using the camera. It also adds parallax-correction of frame lines to the optical viewfinder in manual focus mode, along with a series of bug fixes./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7195625778/120/Search.png?v=1496" alt="Search.png" / pWe've just launched a redesigned and improved on-site search feature. The search system, currently in beta, is designed to give more relevant results from all of dpreview's editorial and forums content. We've also redesigned the way results are presented, to make it easier to get to the information you wanted. We're looking for user feedback during the beta process to help fine-tune the system and how the results are provided, so there's a 'Feedback' link at the top of every results page, to let you report back to us./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2449146224/120/W1BY7650.jpg?v=1496" alt="W1BY7650.jpg" / pAdobe Camera Raw 7 and Lightroom 4 feature a revamped tool set for making tonal edits to raw (and non-raw) files. The changes are substantial and allow for more refined and intuitive editing options. Professional photographer and best-selling author Martin Evening shows how you can use these latest tools to make extreme corrections to both high and low contrast images./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9108430566/120/Photoshop_CS6_mnemonic_RGB_512px.png?v=1496" alt="Photoshop_CS6_mnemonic_RGB_512px.png" / pAdobe has announced Photoshop CS6 and CS6 Extended as part of its latest suite of creative packages. The latest version includes all the features seen in the recent public beta, including a content-aware move, video editing, the blur gallery and Adobe Camera Raw 7, which features a revised series of controls. More than ever Adobe is pushing its subscription option and Internet-based Creative Cloud service. Prices range from $999/pound;794 ex VAT to buy Photoshop CS6 Extended down to $19.99/pound;14.29 ex VAT per month for an annual subscription of the basic version./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0670698193/120/Credo_png.png?v=1488" alt="Credo_png.png" / pMedium format maker Mamiya Leaf has launched the Leaf Credo range of digital camera back designed for working with cameras such as the 645DF. There are 80MP, 60MP and 40MP, all CCD based. The Credo backs feature 1.15 million dot touch-screens with touch-sensitive regions that extend beyond the display area. They also all feature FireWire 800 and USB3 connections for fast data transfer./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4408705592/85/CameraBag2.png?v=1488" alt="CameraBag2.png" / pCameraBag from Nevercenter has been popular with lo-fi photo fans for years as an iOS app. With CameraBag 2 it has redesigned it from the ground up, for desktop computers. With a series for customizable filters, batch processing and support for RAW files, CameraBag 2 is significantly more capable than its mobile ancestor. Click here to read our review./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9495372370/120/Jaggr.jpg?v=1488" alt="Jaggr.jpg" / pApp developer Jag.gr has launched 645 PRO, a flexible photography and processing app that provides access to the lossless output of the iPhone's camera. The company grabs the processed camera output before the phone compresses it, and saves it as a TIFF file. These files, which it slightly optimistically calls 'Developed Raw,' can then be accessed via iTunes. The app also offers a series of features such as spot metering and exposure, focus and white balance lock, as well as a series of film simulation options and aspect ratio options, but it's the uncompressed output that is, as far as we are aware, unique./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4927071028/120/Chung.jpg?v=1488" alt="Chung.jpg" / pDSLRnewsshooter's Dan Chung has been speaking to Canon USA Technical Advisor Chuck Westfall for more details about the company's 4K Cinema EOS offerings. Both the 500C and 1D C are skewed towards cinema and high-end television production, rather than documentary and news work, Westfall says, but hints that 'peaking' and 'zebra' focusing and exposure aids could be added to the 1D C if the market demands it./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5284260338/120/Samsung_WiFi.png?v=1488" alt="Samsung_WiFi.png" / pSamsung's launches of the NX20, NX210 and NX1000 bring the company's smartphone connectivity to its NX series, making them the first large sensor cameras to have built-in Wi-Fi as standard. During a recent visit to see Samsung we got an exclusive opportunity to ask senior executives about their vision for the future of the NX line, and for digital photography in general. Read on to find out what Samsung's 'Smart Camera Ecosystem' is all about./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4371585655/120/samsung_nx20.png?v=1488" alt="samsung_nx20.png" / pSamsung has completely refreshed its NX series with a range of W-iFi-connected cameras, the NX20, NX210 and NX1000. The NX20 and NX210 replace the NX10 and NX200, while the NX1000 broadens the range with a less expensive, entry-level option. All three cameras are built around the company's 20MP sensor, can shoot at up to 8fps and capture Full HD 1080p24 movies. The NX20 features a high-res SVGA electronic viewfinder and swivel, 'Clear' AMOLED screen with no air gap between the display panel and the protective glass, for improved reflection resistance. The NX210 has the same (non-Clear) AMOLED screen as its predecessor, while the NX1000 has a VGA display. We've had a chance to handle an NX20 and have prepared a first impressions article./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5221388820/120/nikon_d3200.png?v=1488" alt="nikon_d3200.png" / pNikon has announced the D3200 24MP entry-level DSLR that can be used with an optional WU-1a Wi-Fi module. The camera can now shoot up to 1080p30 video (rather than the D3100's 24p) and has a 920k dot LCD, up from 230k dots. Beyond this, and improved continuous shoot rate despite the pixel-count hike, the biggest change is the ability to add the Wi-Fi unit. The WU-1a will sell for a recommended sale price of $59.95/pound;54.99/euro;59 and will be able to broadcast to smartphones over a 49ft range. The D3200 is expected in late April at an MSRP of $699.95/pound;649.99/euro;699./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9943018812/120/AFS_28_1.png?v=1488" alt="AFS_28_1.png" / pNikon has announced the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 G, a fast wideangle lens for full frame SLRs such as the D800. It uses two aspherical elements in its 11 element / 9 group construction, along with Nano Crystal Coat to combat flare and ghosting. It can also be used on DX format cameras, giving a 42mm-equivalent 'normal' angle of view. It will be available from the end of May 2012 at a suggested retail price of $699.95. span class="green"Updated with specifications./span/p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4228739621/120/oly_em5.png?v=1488" alt="oly_em5.png" / pOlympus has issued a firmware update for the OM-D E-M5, fixing a few minor issues. Operation with SDXC cards larger than 48Gb is now more stable and the display of the focal length for powerzoom lenses has been improved. The v1.1 update is available for installation immediately via the Olympus Digital Camera Updater./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9044417186/85/Corel-AfterShot-Pro-Box-Left-Print.png?v=1488" alt="Corel-AfterShot-Pro-Box-Left-Print.png" / pCorel has announced Service Pack 1.0.1 for AfterShot Pro, the company's photo management, editing and raw processing solution. With this update Corel has added bug fixes, support for 20 new cameras and enhancements such asnbsp; improved highlight recovery processing and a couple of new plugins. Click through for a link to the download and a full list of the new features and supported cameras./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5093915631/120/pulitzer500.jpg?v=1488" alt="pulitzer500.jpg" / pColumbia University has announced the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winners for photography. The prize for Breaking News Photography was awarded tonbsp;Massoud Hossaini of Agence France-Presse for, 'his heartbreaking image of a girl crying in fear after a suicide bomberrsquo;s attack at a crowded shrine in Kabul.' The winner in the Feature Photography category is Craig F. Walker of The Denver Post, 'for his compassionate chronicle of an honorably discharged veteran, home from Iraq and struggling with a severe case of post-traumatic stress.' The annual awards include a cash prize of US$10,000.nbsp;Information on this year's awards and the winning photographs can be found on the a href="http://www.pulitzer.org" target="news-story-5093915631"Pulitzer Prizes site/a./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5010477663/120/blackmagicsmall.png?v=1488" alt="blackmagicsmall.png" / pBlackmagic Designs, a company perhaps best known among film-makers for its external recording boxes, has announced its first camera - the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. It captures 2.5K (2432 x 1366) 12bit RAW footage with a claimed 13 stops of dynamic range on a sensor that is, atnbsp;16.64 x 14.04mm, slightly smaller than the Four Thirds standard. It features a Canon EF mount and the compact body includes a capacitive touchscreen and a Thunderbolt connection. a href="http://www.eoshd.com" target="_blank"EOSHD.com/a has published first impressions of the camera and what it offers the market./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4769013961/120/PI_70-200.png?v=1488" alt="PI_70-200.png" / pCarl Zeiss has launched the CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 cine lens at the NAB show in Las Vegas. The company says it allows movie makers to only use one lens to cover the short to long tele range. With a weight of only 2.8kg the lens is also a good addition to smaller and lighter HD video and cine cameras and ideal for hand-held operation.nbsp; The Compact Zoom CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2012, for a recommended retail price of US$19,900/euro;14,900 (excluding VAT)./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0565024279/120/canon_eos5dmkiii.png?v=1488" alt="canon_eos5dmkiii.png" / pCanon has published a product advisory notice acknowledging the existence of a 'light leak' issue on the EOS 5D Mark III. Users of the camera have reported that in dark conditions, switching on the top-LCD's back-illumination or shining a light on it alters the camera's metering, suggesting light is leaking into the body and reaching the metering sensor. The company says it is investigating the problem and possible countermeasures, and will make further announcements once a decision has been made on resolving the issue. The full advisory note is on the a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetailamp;docId=0901e02480538fc7amp;WT.mc_id=C126149" target="_blank"Canon USA website/a. a href="http://www.petapixel.com/2012/04/13/canon-confirms-light-leak-issue-in-the-5d-mark-iii/"Petapixel/a reported on the issue and has linked to user videos which illustrate the problem./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0317711206/85/IMG_0211.jpg?v=1488" alt="IMG_0211.jpg" / pPhotojournalist and videographer Dan Chung has just got back from Canon's 4K demonstration and product launch, where he saw some footage from pre-production EOS-1D Cs. He also asked some more questions about the EOS-1D C and C500. He spoke to Canon's Tim Smith, who further clarified how the company's Cinema EOS range fits together and says the inability to shoot in PAL-compatible 25p footage 'might need to be looked at.'/p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5616709747/85/franeic.png?v=1488" alt="franeic.png" / pAccessory maker Richard Franiec has announced a clip-on cable-release mount for the Samsung NX200. The NX200 has no infrared or USB cable release option, so Franiec has created an arm that extends from the hot shoe to the shutter button and adds a thread to screw in a traditional mechanical cable release. The mount, made from the engineering polymer Delrin, will cost $19.95./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9432435041/120/Unified.png?v=1488" alt="Unified.png" / pHDR software make Unified Color Technologies has updates its software to work with Adobe Lightroom 4. Users of both HDR Expose 2 and HDR Exrpess can download free updates to the latest versions, which have been fully tested with the latest version of Lightroom./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9102535333/120/EOS1DC.jpg?v=1488" alt="EOS1DC.jpg" / pThe announcement of Canon's 4K EOS-1D C DSLR, have caused a lot of uncertainty about what the company is trying to achieve and who they're doing it for. Andrew Reid at EOSHD has taken a look at the camera's capabilities and omissions and what they mean for professional cinema production and how it sits alongside the EOS C500. We also spoke to Canon about how it sees the two models co-existing and who it sees at the audience for each camera./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/5839788049/120/X-Ritelogo.png?v=1475" alt="X-Ritelogo.png" / pTechnology and engineering company Danaher has agreed to buy color specialist X-Rite, for around $625M. X-Rite, which includes the GretagMacbeth and Pantone brands, has color matching products across a variety of industrial sectors, including medical, textiles and beauty products as well as photography and print production. Danaher says the purchase will complement its Esko packaging and print, and Videojet product coding and marking businesses. X-Rite will continue to operate as a stand-alone company within Danaher's Industrial Technologies group./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6671024766/120/CN-E30-105mm-T2.8-L-S.png?v=1487" alt="CN-E30-105mm-T2.8-L-S.png" / pAlongside its 4K camera announcements, Canon has also announced two extra Cinema Zoom lenses in both PL and EF mounts. The wideangle CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S and telephoto CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S are the EF mount versions, with SP suffixes denoting the PL mount versions. Both cover the Super 35mm format and are designed to be lightweight for handheld shooting./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2599707788/120/EOS-C500.png?v=1487" alt="EOS-C500.png" / pCanon has announced it is developing the EOS C500, a 4K (4096 x 2160 pixel) capable camera in both EF and PL mounts. The camera will be a continuation of the concept of the C300, will be able to capture of Raw 4K video footage and will offer frame rates of up to 120fps in compressed 4K. It will also be be able to capture 2K footage (2,048 x 1,080 pixels) at 12-bit, with 4:4:4 Y'CbCr chroma sub-sampling for high colour resolution. Canon adds that it plans for the camera to be available later in 2012 at a target price of around $30,000./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8377707793/85/canon_eos1dx.png?v=1487" alt="canon_eos1dx.png" / pCanon has said its EOS-1D X professional DSLR will be available from mid-June 2012, following a 'delay to the start of mass production.' The company's latest fast full-frame standard zoom, the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM will follow in early-July 2012, it says. No details were given for the causes of the delays, for either product./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9965868571/120/canon_eos1dc.png?v=1488" alt="canon_eos1dc.png" / pCanon has unveiled its promised 4K capable DSLR, the EOS-1D C, which can capture 4K (4096 x 2160 pixel) video at up to 24p without downscaling, from an APS-H crop of its 18MP full-frame sensor. The camera, which shares the majority of its specifications with the still-awaited 1D X, can also capture 1080p60 or 50p or output it uncompressed over its HDMI connector. Full HD can be captured from a 16:9 crop from the whole sensor, or a smaller, APS-C-like Super 35mm sub-frame that allows the use of Canon's EF Cinema Zoom lenses. The camera will cost around euro;10,000 (exact price to be confirmed) and will be available from October./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6797452554/120/panasonic_dmcfz150.png?v=1475" alt="panasonic_dmcfz150.png" / pWe've just published our review of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150 24x superzoom. Successor to the slightly underwhelming FZ100, the Raw-shooting CMOS-powered FZ150 incorporates a lower-resolution 12MP sensor that the company says will outperform its predecessor's 14MP chip. The camera's 25-600mm equivalent lens incorporates 'Nano Surface Coating' to mitigate the effects of internal reflections. It can also shoot 1080p60 HD movies in the recently-created AVCHD Progressive standard. Is this the serious superzoom that enthusiasts have been waiting for? Read our review to find out./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2923898940/85/DxO_Optics_Pro_7_Standard.png?v=1475" alt="DxO_Optics_Pro_7_Standard.png" / pDxO Labs has launched DxO Optics Pro v7.2.2, adding support for the Nikon D4, Olympus XZ-1 and PEN E-P1. The additions, which include a selection of camera/lens pairings for the PEN and D4, take the number of optical correction modules in DxO Optics Pro to more than 6000, with 500 added since February 2012. The D4 is only available to users of the Elite edition of Optics Pro. As usual, a 30-day free trial of the software is available./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6256627816/120/sigma_sd1m.png?v=1475" alt="sigma_sd1m.png" / pJust posted: our review of Sigma's SD1 Merrill, the company's flagship 15MPx3 DSLR. The SD1 is the first camera to use the latest APS-C Foveon sensor, which detects three-color data at each location, giving what Sigma says is resolution equivalent to a 30MP conventional Bayer design. We've used both an original SD1 and SD1 Merrill, which are identical in terms of function and output, and the review reflects the behavior of the latest firmware for each. So does the no live view, no video SD1 deliver enough to carve out its own niche?/p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4552085803/120/Instagram_Icon_Large.png?v=1475" alt="Instagram_Icon_Large.png" / pJust as Instagram looked to expand its ambitions as a mobile photo sharing network, it has been bought by Facebook for $1bn. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company 'need[s] to be mindful about keeping and building on Instagram's strengths and features, rather than just trying to integrate everything into Facebook.' He stresses the importance of growing the service independently of Facebook and voices support for Instagram's recent expansion to easily share images from other Apps, such as Hipstamatic and Camera Awesome./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8159802020/120/PT3C0081.jpg?v=1475" alt="PT3C0081.jpg" / pWe've just posted a gallery of real-world sample images shot using a production-standard Canon EOS 5D Mark III. We've been out shooting with a range of lenses and in a variety of lighting conditions with Canon's latest full-frame DSLR, superseding our preview gallery that was shot with a pre-production camera. The gallery includes some shots processed with Adobe Camera Raw and a shot using the camera's multiple exposure feature./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0967090589/120/tamron_24-7_2p8.png?v=1445" alt="tamron_24-7_2p8.png" / pTamron USA has announced pricing and availability of its SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD image-stabilized fast zoom lens. Canon and Nikon mount versions of the lens will be available from April 26th 2012, at a MSRP of $1299. The Sony version, without image stabilization, will follow at a later, unspecified date. The lens is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C cameras, includes a moisture-resistant body, and a rounded aperture for attractive background blur./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2997946908/120/CP2_15_T29.png?v=1445" alt="CP2_15_T29.png" / pCarl Zeiss has announced two videography-orientated lenses to add to its CP.2 Compact Prime range, a 15mm and a 135mm. The lenses, to be unveiled at the NAB broadcast industry trade show in Las Vegas, are the CP.2 15mm T/2.9 and CP.2 135mm T/2.1. Both lenses are color-matched to allow consistency in footage shot with different lenses, and feature interchangeable mounts, allowing use with PL, EF, F, MFT and E mounts. The two lenses will be available in the fourth quarter of 2012 at an MSRP of euro;4,200 / US$5,700 (excluding VAT)./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8012303349/120/fujifilm_x100.png?v=1445" alt="fujifilm_x100.png" / pFujifilm has issued another firmware update for the X100, fixing a couple of bugs introduced in the previous update. Firmware version 1.21 fixes some problems with using the AEL/AFL button to perform a focus acquisition in manual focus mode, that occurred with v1.20. It is available for immediate download./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9813515339/120/panasonic_dmcgf5.png?v=1445" alt="panasonic_dmcgf5.png" / pPanasonic has formally announced the much-discussed DMC-GF5. We've had a pre-production GF5 for a couple of days, so we've had a look at what's changed and what the diminutive Micro Four Thirds camera offers to compact camera users looking for better image quality but still wanting the option to simply point and shoot. The 12MP camera is a subtle revision over the GF3, but a higher-res screen, refined user interface and the inclusion of Panasonic's retractable 14-42mm power zoom lens for a list price of $749.99/pound;579 makes it worth looking at./p
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News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4466736877/120/7045821539_d8fbb0628a_o.jpg?v=1445" alt="7045821539_d8fbb0628a_o.jpg" / pFlickr has added the option to use the Aviary photo editing service, following Google's decision to close the Picnik service that had previously been offered. Flickr users will be able to make basic edits and image corrections using Aviary which, unlike Picnik, is HTML 5-based - allowing its use on non-Flash devices such as the iPad. However, while Aviary offers similar cropping, filter and sticker options, it loses Picnik's paintable curves adjustments and other more advanced options./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9560569652/120/d800-redrock-IMG_3324.jpg?v=1445" alt="d800-redrock-IMG_3324.jpg" / pAward-winning photojournalist and videographer Dan Chung from DSLR News Shooter has just posted a video shootout pitting the Canon EOS 5D Mark III against the Nikon D800. In the interesting and in-depth article accompanying it, Chung looks at the video features of both cameras in detail and compares them, not only in terms of output quality, but also usability.nbsp;/p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8976949385/120/newsimage520.jpg?v=1445" alt="newsimage520.jpg" / pstrongJust Posted:/strong First impressions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1. We've been using a production standard X-Pro1 for a little while now, as we work on our review. We took this opportunity to write about our impressions of the camera, including a look at the lenses Fujifilm has developed and whether the Pro1 features the quirkiness of the elegant but initially troubled X100. What's it like to shoot with the X-Pro1 and are the images as attractive as the camera's design? Read on to find out./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8123111734/120/Instagram_Icon_Large.png?v=1445" alt="Instagram_Icon_Large.png" / pInstagram, one of the most popular photo processing and sharing apps is now available for Android. The free app, which works with Android 2.2 or newer, is initially missing a couple of the iOS app's features (such as tilt-shift and blur), which the company will add soon. As well as processing, the app uploads images to Instagram's sharing service, which has recently been expanded to include submissions from other popular apps such as Hipstamatic and Camera Awesome./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1550483249/120/20120403_hiRes_eos60da_frontLens.png?v=1445" alt="20120403_hiRes_eos60da_frontLens.png" / pCanon has launched the EOS 60Da, a variant of its 60D DSLR tuned for astrophotography. The camera features a re-worked infra-red filter leaving the camera more sensitive to a specific emission frequency (656nm) of hydrogen, key to capturing images of features such as nebulae (gas clouds) in space. The 18MP camera continues where 2005's 8MP EOS 20Da left off. It will be available from a limited number of authorized dealers at a price of around $1499.00/pound;1174.99./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6772362590/120/NEX-FX700.png?v=1445" alt="NEX-FX700.png" / pSony has announced the NEX_FS700 pro-grade 4k-capable E-mount camcorder. The camera will initially offer 1080p video, switchable between 50Hz and 60Hz frame rates (including 60p, 50p, 60i and 24p). A later upgrade will enable 4k capture and Raw output from its built-in 3G-SDI connector. The camera is also able to capture slow-motion footage, shooting at up to 960 fps at reduced resolution (240fps in Full HD). It also offers built-in 2- and 4-stop ND filters (which can be combined), to allow lenses to be used at wide apertures in bright light./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/3662108121/85/phone.png?v=1445" alt="phone.png" / pWe've made our product database available on the mobile version of the site. The addition of the products section (searchable by product name, browsable by brand and product type), is another step towards making the entire site available on-the-go. Our database currently includes cameras, lenses and printers and is probably the most comprehensive on the web. As before, there are small links at the bottom of every page to swap between the mobile and desktop versions./p
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img src="http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/7910613435/120/50-150_OS_HSM_1.png?v=1445" alt="50-150_OS_HSM_1.png" / pSigma Corporation of America has announced the pricing and availability for its stabilized 50-150mm F2.8nbsp;APO EX DC OS HSM lens. The lens, designed to offer a roughly 70-200mm equivalent zoom range, will have a street price of $1099. The OS version of the lens is 46% longer than the existing, non-OS version./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8310080525/120/canon_g1x.png?v=1445" alt="canon_g1x.png" / pWe've just posted our review of the Canon PowerShot G1 X. Rather than going down the mirrorless camera route, Canon has opted to create a large sensor zoom compact. The result is the G1 X, a camera that offers a near-APS-C-sized sensor in a slightly enlarged G-series body. With its 28-112mm equivalent, F2.8-5.8 stabilized lens, it offers similar capability to an entry-level DSLR in a more convenient package. So how does the G1 X stack-up as a more compact Rebel replacement? Read our review to find out./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/3449256879/85/lr4icon.png?v=1445" alt="lr4icon.png" / pAdobe has launched a release candidate of Photoshop Lightroom v4.1, including a series of bug fixes and support for Canon's EOS 5D Mark III. The release candidate tag means it has been well tested but could still benefit from user input. The update includes support for the 5D Mark III that appeared in the latest Adobe Camera Raw update./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/0536153860/120/sony_slta65.png?v=1445" alt="sony_slta65.png" / pSony Japan has released firmware v1.05 for the SLT-A77 and A65 high-end fixed-mirror DSLRs. The latest changes promise a series of improvements, including more responsive control dials, faster post-shot review images and shorter lag when turning the camera off. The A77's AF accuracy in bright light is also improved. The updates also include correction profiles for more lenses. The firmware has not yet been posted by Sony's European or North American websites but should be available soon./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/1406333921/120/olympus_m_12-50_3p5-6p3.png?v=1445" alt="olympus_m_12-50_3p5-6p3.png" / pOlympus has announced a firmware update for its M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ power-zoom macro lens. Firmware v1.1 improves image stabilization performance in Macro mode, when shooting with the Olympus E-M5. It also adds support for the 'Zoom Resume' function when used with Panasonic cameras - meaning the zoom returns to the previously-used focal length when the camera is switched on./p
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img src="http://4.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/9069772442/85/bluricon.jpg?v=1445" alt="bluricon.jpg" / pIntroduced in the Photoshop CS6 beta, a collection of photography-styled blur filters makes it easy to simulate depth of field adjustments using tools that let you adjust the effect directly on the image. Photographer and author Ellen Anon explains how to make the most of these tools with a tutorial that shows you how to selectively blur an image as well as mimic the effects of lens bokeh./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/6247615131/120/canon_eos5dmkiii.png?v=1445" alt="canon_eos5dmkiii.png" / pJust posted: Canon EOS 5D Mark III studio samples. We've borrowed a production 5D Mark 3 and have been painstakingly shooting our standard test scene with it. Although they're very different cameras, we suspect some people will want to compare the 5D3 to Nikon's D800, which you'll now be able to do from any version of the comparison tool. You can also download the Raw files to process, print or examine in minute detail./p
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img src="http://2.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/2937461437/120/Awesomize.png?v=1445" alt="Awesomize.png" / pSmugMug has updated its popular Camera Awesome iOS app, including the option to share images via Instagram's photo sharing service. The move comes a week after the popular Hipstamatic processing app added the same capability. So, while the Camera Awesome update includes a series of feature tweaks and the option to buy all add-on filters for $9.99 (or the balance, if you've already paid for some), the bigger news is that Instagram clearly has photo sharing ambitions far beyond its own apps./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/8962368292/120/canon_pixmamg8250.png?v=1445" alt="canon_pixmamg8250.png" / pCanon has added Google Cloud Print compatibility to its MG8220 and MG6220 Wireless all-in-one printers. The service allows remote printing from Gmail or Google Doc from mobile devices or computers running Google's Chrome browser. Firmware updates may be required for existing printer users. Support will be added to the MX892 in May./p
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img src="http://3.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4795860721/120/M-Plate.png?v=1445" alt="M-Plate.png" / pCrowd-funded accessory maker Custom SLR has created a universal tripod plate that can be used with both Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-Swiss tripod heads. The M-Plate includes an off-axis mount for adding a strap that would usually use the tripod socket, so you can quickly use the camera both on and off the tripod. This makes it compatible with Custom SLR's C-Loop and Split Strap or other third-party tripod-socket strap systems./p
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