Fujifilm X-T1 IR (Infrared) now Available for Pre-order at $1,699 !

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T1

The new announced Fujifilm X-T1 IR now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama. X-T1 IR is a version of its flagship mirrorless camera X-T1 designed specifically for infrared photography. The price for X-T1 IR Body is $1,699 in US, will be shipping in October, 2015.

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens Price $999, now Available for Pre-order !

sigma 24-35mm f2 dg hsm art lens

The Price of Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens (B&H | Adorama) now officially announced, the US price is $999. Now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama.

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Panasonic Lumix GX8 Announced, Price $1,199, Available for Pre-order !

panasonic lumix gx8

Panasonic has finally announced the new Lumix DMC-GX8 (Amazon | B&H | Adorama)micro four thirds mirrorless camera. It’s the first Micro Four Thirds camera to break the 20MP barrier, and also has a ‘Dual IS’ feature that uses both sensor-shift and lens-shift IS (when available) for more effect shake reduction. The updated Venus Engine processor allows the GX8 to top out at ISO 25,600, shoot at up to 8 fps, and record 4K/UHD video.

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Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Announced, Price $599, Available for Pre-order !

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Panasonic has just a new 4K compact camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300, a 24X superzoom equipped with 4K video that’s designed to withstand a little bit of bad weather. The lens is same as FZ200’s 25-600mm f/2.8 zoom lens and 12MP Live MOS sensor, while adding a newer version of its Venus Engine image processor.

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Canon Announced 430EX III-RT Speedlite, Price $299 !

Canon 430EX III-RT speedlite

Canon has announced its 430EX III-RT midrange Speedlite. It replaced current 430EX II speedlite with features like faster, smaller, lighter. It offer longer ranges, more flexible positioning, and no line-of-sight requirement like traditional optical wireless flash systems. Unlike its more expensive sibling, the 430EX III-RT can serve only as a slave. It can be controlled using either radio or optical systems. Other new features include refined rear controls, which include a larger LCD and new scroll wheel. In addition to tilting upward 90 degrees the flash can also rotate 150 degrees left and 180 degrees right. A catchlight panel is also included. There are now 10 custom as well as 8 personal functions.

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens Announced, Price $1,069 !

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Nikon has announced a new DX lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens (Sample Images) today. Designed to provide an enthusiast photographer with a wide range of options. Covering a 24-120mm equivalent range on Nikon’s APS-C bodies, it offers Nano Crystal Coating and an electromagnetic diaphragm for the first time in a DX lens. The latter feature gives the lens more reliable control over exposure during high speed shooting.

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AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR ($10,299), 600mm f/4E FL ED VR ($12,299) Lenses Announced !

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Along with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens, Nikon also announced two super telephoto prime lenses today: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR (Sample Images)and AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR (Sample Images). Both are significantly lighter than the versions that preceded them and each use an electromagnetic diaphragm for more consistent exposure control during burst shooting. The Nikkor 500mm F4E weighs 6.8 lbs/3090 g as compared to 8.5 lb/3880 g of its predecessor, and includes three Extra Low Dispersion elements. The 600mm F4E is 3.2 lb/1450 g lighter than the preceding model, weighing 8.3 lb/3810 g. Both lenses use Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coating, two fluorite elements and VR rated to 4 stops of stabilization.

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First Images & Price of AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR

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Along with upcoming AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens, here are first images of AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens and AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens.

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Rumors: Panasonic FZ300 will Use Sony 4/3 Sensor, 4K Video, Leica 24-400mm Lens.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000

According to latest rumors from 43R, the upcoming Panasonic FZ300 will use Sony’s 4/3 sensor, and will be able to shoot 4K video  full sensor readout clean. The lens will be Leica 24-400mm lens. Release date for this camera will be in September, 2015. According to the source, FZ300 will also replace current FZ1000.

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