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Lomography Intros Lomo’Instant Sanremo Edition Camera
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 22, 2014  | 

Built for fun, the new compact Lomo’Instant Sanremo camera is designed to offer maximum creativity on the go.

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Photokina Recap: New Gear from Canon, Nikon, Leica, Samsung, Fuji, Panasonic, Sony and More!
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 19, 2014  | 

Yes, as we predicted, there’s been a ton of new photo gear announced for the photokina 2014 show in Cologne, Germany. We’re still in Cologne covering the show and there’s been so much photo gear news this past week, it’s actually hard for even us to remember some of what’s been announced.

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Hands-on with the New Fuji X100T, XT-1 Graphite Silver, and Lenses at Photokina (Photos)
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 17, 2014  | 

Fujifilm was showing off its new toys at photokina today and we got some hands-on time with these latest X-series cameras and lenses. Initially announced on September 10th, the Fujifilm X100T and XT-1 Graphite Silver cameras, and Fujinon XF50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF56mm F1.2 R APD lenses continue to build on Fuji’s compact and retro-style (Fuji would say “classic" style) X-Series line.

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MindShift Gear Announces New rotation180˚ Photo Backpacks at Photokina
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 17, 2014  | 

MindShift Gear released two new rotating backpacks for travel and trail photographers at photokina today: the MindShift Gear rotation180˚ Travel Away and rotation180˚ Trail packs.

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Think Tank Releases 10th Anniversary Airport International Classic, Urban Disguise Classic and Production Manager 40 Bags
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 17, 2014  | 

The 10th anniversary limited edition Airport International LE Classic is a premium quality rolling camera bag. Crafted from 1680D ballistic nylon with a durable water repellent (DWR) coating, YKK RC Fuse zippers with stylish fine-grain leather accents and panels and replaceable in-line skate style wheels—this bag offers Think Tank’s premium quality, durability and innovative design. Measuring 14x21x8” and weighing 9.5-11.5 pounds (depending on the accessories used) this carry-on roller lets photographers safely store their valuable camera bodies, lenses and accessories in the overhead bin or under the seat.

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Phase One Launches Capture One Pro 8 Imaging Software; Announces Subscription Plan
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 16, 2014  | 

Phase One released Version 8 of its Capture One Pro at photokina this morning and the updated imaging software features a host of new tools designed to better process and edit Raw photo files. Phase One also said there’s a new subscription plan available for Capture One Pro 8 though, unlike the latest version of Adobe’s Photoshop, you can still buy the software outright.

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Leica Unveils M Edition 60 Digital Rangefinder with No LCD Screen on Back
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 16, 2014  | 

Leica turned back the clock (again) on its digital rangefinders today, announcing the M Edition 60 model that has no LCD screen on back, just a dial to adjust ISO. The limited edition camera (there will only be 600 made), which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Leica’s M series rangefinders, was unveiled by Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Leica’s chairman, at a press conference at the photokina show in Germany this morning.

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Leica Announces Mechanical M-A Analogue Film-Based Rangefinder
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 16, 2014  | 

After unveiling its controversial M Edition 60 digital rangefinder with no LCD screen on back, Leica went further back in time this morning while debuting the M-A, a new, mechanical rangefinder that uses film.

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Leica Intros Upgraded Leica S (Type 007) Medium Format Camera
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 16, 2014  | 

Leica introduced an upgraded S-Series medium format camera at photokina this morning: the new Leica S (Type 007) model, which features a Leica CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor.

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Hasselblad Introduces Revamped H5D-50c Medium Format Camera with Wi-Fi
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 16, 2014  | 

The Hasselblad H5D-50c has been revamped, offering a new built-in Wi-Fi module that allows users to connect Hasselblad’s Phocus Mobile software (via an iPhone or iPad) directly to the camera, enabling photographers to browse their images and control the camera without the need for a computer. Designed for flexibility and ultimate image quality, the updated model offers all of the functionality of its sibling including a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor and high ISO performance (ISO 100 - 6400).

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Samsung Announces NX1 Flagship Mirrorless Camera with 28MP BSI CMOS Sensor and 4K; 50-150mm F/2.8 Lens Also Unveiled (Hands-On Photos)
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 15, 2014  | 

Samsung debuted a brand new flagship mirrorless, compact system camera at photokina this morning, the NX1 Smart Camera. The NX1 uses a Samsung-developed 28-megapixel BSI (Backside Illuminated), APS-C-sized, CMOS sensor, which the company says is the biggest BSI chip to date. (BSI chips are designed to produce cleaner images in low light.)

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Canon Unveils Long Awaited EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR and Three New Lenses
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 15, 2014  | 

Rumors about an alleged 7D Mark II digital SLR from Canon have been swirling for several years and now those rumors have come to fruition. At the photokina show in Cologne, Germany today, Canon finally took the wraps off the 20.2-megapixel Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the long awaited successor to the original 18MP 7D DSLR from 2009.

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Canon Debuts Premium PowerShot G7 X with 1-Inch, 20MP Sensor and Flip-Up LCD
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 15, 2014  | 

Canon unveiled a premium portable camera at photokina this morning: the 20MP PowerShot G7 X, which uses a large (for a compact model) 1-inch CMOS image sensor and features a multi-angle (up to 180°), flip-up, 3-inch touch capacitive, rear LCD panel with 1,040K dots of resolution.

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Panasonic Intros Lumix DMC-LX100 Compact Camera with Micro Four Thirds Sensor, 4K Shooting, and F/1.7 Leica Lens
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 15, 2014  | 

Panasonic introduced the 12.8-megapixel DMC-LX100 compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds-sized sensor at photokina today. This pocket-friendly shooter features a newly developed, Leica-branded DC Vario-Summilux lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 24-75mm, and an F/1.7-F/2.8 aperture range.

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Hands-on with the Canon 7D Mark II at Photokina (Sample Images)
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 15, 2014  | 

During a Canon event today before the start of the photokina show in Cologne, Germany tomorrow, we got some hands-on time with the long awaited Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Even though our time with the 7D II was brief — we were pretty much loaned the camera and allowed to shoot for a few minutes — we got a pretty good sense of how this APS-C-based digital SLR performs. In short, it’s feels like a mini machine gun.

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