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FujiFilm Releases Lens Roadmap For X-Series

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Valhalla, N.Y., June 25, 2012 (EMBARGO UNTIL 10:00 PM ET) – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced plans to offer an expanded selection of FUJINON XF lenses for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System that will offer a wide range of new shooting opportunities for professional and advanced photographers. From super wide single length focus to telephoto lenses, users will now be able to freely choose which XF lenses match their shooting style, and allow them to experience the extraordinary image quality of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 in a variety of new ways. Fall 2012Beginning in the fall of …

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Firmware Updates for Canon 60D and 60Da

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Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes. *1) If the camera’s serial number is 2147483648 or higher and the camera firmware is Version 1.1.0 or earlier, the images captured with the camera will be affected by the phenomenon listed in 1. above. This phenomenon only affects the EOS 60D, and does not affect the EOS 60Da. Both of these cameras are equipped with the same firmware. To obtain the serial number correctly in the shooting information of images that are already captured using the old firmware, we are preparing updates for Digital Photo Professional and ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser applications. …

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Think Tank Launches New Laptop Sleeves

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Like all Think Tank Photo gear, the Artificial Intelligence™ laptop sleeves provide functional protection without excess bulk and clutter. A gusseted, zippered opening provides expandable storage for personal items and the rear document pocket securely holds files and papers. The business card slot keeps cards at the ready. The removable shoulder strap provides flexibility when traveling. These cases can be incorporated into appropriately sized Think Tank Photo Airport Rollers and Backpacks for additional security. This series of laptop cases provides an alternative to the typical thick, bulky cases that typifies those in the marketplace. Features include: As always with Think …

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Apples New Macbook Are Up For Order – Check Out The Retina Display!

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B&H has all of the new Macbooks up for order. 2012 Next Generation Macbook Pro with Retina display 15″ Macbook Pro Next Gen – i7 2.3 Ghz , 8GB, 256GB SSD 15″ Macbook Pro Next Gen – i7 2.6 Ghz, 8GB , 512GB SSD 2012 Macbook Air 11″ Macbook Air – 1.7GHz , 4GB of Ram, 64GB SSD 11″ Macbook Air – 1.7GHx , 4GB of Ram, 128GB SSD 13″ Macbook Air – 1.8Ghz, 4GB Ram, 128GB SSD 13″ Macbook Air – 1.8Ghz, 4GB Ram, 256GB SSD 2012 Macbook Pro 13″ Macbook Pro – i5 2.5Ghz, 4GB Ram, 500GB 13″ …

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Canon 5D Mark 3 In Stock At B&H – Body Only or Kit

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If you missed out on the limited, and fast moving number that were available at Amazon yesterday then today you have a chance to nab one from B&H instead. Whilst stocks have been slightly more frequent in recent days, they have still been selling incredibly quickly so move fast if you want one.

Canon Launches New EF40mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens

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Canon’s first pancake lens was unveiled today alongside the launch of the Rebel T4i DLSR. Since the introduction of mirrorless cameras, pancake lenses have become popular on those models from Sony, Olympus and Panasonic as a way to decrease the size of the photography kit you carry. Canon’s introduction of their first pancake lens is an interesting move, and one that I think will be quite popular. It’s generally accepted that Canon will release their own mirrorless camera, possible even this month (June 2012) but whilst this lens would probably work on that, I don’t believe it’s specifically targeted it …

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Canon Launches The New Rebel T4i

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The latest iteration of the Rebel lineup, the T4i (650D in some countries) has been unveiled today and it seems some significant upgrades over previous models. Ergonomically it seems to have something more of a ‘pro’ styling to it, looking more like the 5D Mark 3 if you ask me. In terms of the specs we are seeing a much upgraded AF system, to that which is currently in the EOS 60D as well as a 63 zone metering system. The Rebel T4i is also the first Canon DSLR to have a touchscreen. Scroll down to see some videos of …

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Canon Canada Confirms Further Delay to 1D X

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According to Rob Galbraith, Canadian dealers have been informed by Canon that the new flagship Canon 1D X will begin to ship in limited quantities at the end of July.  First, cameras will go to CPS members heading to the Olympics, a policy that most will be familiar with.  While we all suspected this camera had been delayed, it’s a shame to see it confirmed.  Glad I got my 5D MK3 and didn’t wait for the 1D!

New Sony Large Sensor Compact Camera

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I generally skip over point and shoot cameras unless they REALLY grab my attention. There’s just too many of them and I have no use for 99% of them. Sony have today unveiled the RX100 though which will sit at the top of their P&S lineup and go head to head with the Canon G1X. The sensor in the RX100 is similar in size to the Nikon 1-Series cameras , though a little smaller than the Canon G1X it is still much bigger than typical P&S cameras. On top of that, I think this camera actually looks pretty stunning! I …

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New Mac Pros Due Next Week From Apple

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According to the website 9To5Mac, Apple is set to finally update the Mac Pro line next week at the WWDC conference.  That noise you hear ?  That’s the collective sigh of relief from the creative community.  It’s been nearly two years since the introduction of the previous Mac Pro and speculation had been rife that the Mac Pro lineup was simply not profitable enough in Apple’s books.  Many people had already concluded that the line was dead, replaced by new top-end iMacs with Thunderbolt ports.  The previous incarnation of the Mac Pro (which I own) does not have Thunderbolt ports …

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