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Fujifilm X-Pro2 firmware update 1.01 released for download

As recently-promised, Fujifilm has released firmware update 1.01 for the X-Pro2 mirrorless camera. The new firmware version is available for download for all users and the company recommends everyone to install it as soon as possible in order to fix an annoying bug and to improve image quality in long-exposure mode.

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Leica Summilux TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens unveiled

Leica has just introduce a new lens for one of its mirrorless cameras. This time, the MILC has an APS-C sensor and it is the T (Typ 701) model. The prime lens is here to become the new quality standard in the APS-C category and it consists of the Leica Summilux TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. optic.

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Canon 8K camera to be displayed at NAB Show 2016

Canon will be present at the NAB Show 2016 this April. The company has confirmed its participation at the event, while also providing some interesting details about its upcoming products. Tim Smith, Senior Advisor, Film and TV Production, said in an interview that 8K devices will be showcased at the event.

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New Canon 50mm lens to be announced in the near future

Most Canon fans are waiting for the company to reveal the EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR. However, the Japanese manufacturer is also focusing on its lens line-up. The rumor mill is claiming that a new prime optic is on its way. It is said to consist of a 50mm lens and to be officialized soon, albeit some doubts remain regarding its maximum aperture.

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Panasonic launching an entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera soon

Panasonic will hold a major product launch event within the next few weeks. The rumor mill is claiming that the company will introduce an entry-level mirrorless camera based on the Micro Four Thirds mount. In addition to the shooter, Panasonic will also unleash a new premium lens on the market, sources said.

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Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens announced for full-frame DSLRs

Photographers using full-frame DSLR cameras from Canon, Nikon, and Pentax have one more manual-focus-only lens at their disposal. It consists of the new Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens, which is a wide-angle prime that delivers superior image quality along with innovative technologies and a high resistance to extreme environments.

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Canon 5D Mark IV to have more video features than 1D X Mark II

We could not have gone too much without some Canon 5D Mark IV rumors. The DSLR is back into the gossip mill with the promise that it will be unveiled at the end of April. Sources have also confirmed some of the recently leaked details, while stating that the camera will have more videography features than the 1D X Mark II.

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First Olympus E-PL8 photos leaked on the web

Olympus is rumored to unveil the PEN-series E-PL8 Micro Four Thirds camera in the near future, as the first photos of the device have appeared on line. The Olympus E-PL8 mirrorless camera will undergo some cosmetic changes when compared to its predecessor, especially in the front. Here are the shooter’s first photos!

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Leica APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens revealed

Leica has taken its time to introduce a new telephoto zoom lens for its SL-mount. The new APO Vario Elmarit SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 lens has been mentioned before, but its details are finally official. The product will be released soon for a hefty price tag, but it promises to deliver superior image quality and high-end features.

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Panasonic LX200 specs already leaked online

Panasonic is working on a successor to the LX100 compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. The new unit will be called LX200 and it will boast several improvements compared to its predecessor. Among them, the rumor mill says that users will find a bigger-megapixel sensor, higher ISO, and a built-in flash.

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Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar lens is on its way

Zeiss will add one new member to the Milvus family of manual focus lenses by the end of this year. The next product in line for announcement is the 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar lens, a telephoto prime with a bright maximum aperture. It is coming within a few months for Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors.

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Canon 4K full-frame mirrorless camera coming at Photokina 2016

Canon will allegedly get serious with the mirrorless camera segment this year, like the company has been promising for the past couple of years. Trusted sources are reporting that a high-end mirrorless camera is coming and that it will record 4K videos, while two other lower-end models will be revealed, too, at Photokina 2016.

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How to Photograph the Northern Lights

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Canon EF 28mm f/1.4L USM lens patent shows up online

Canon has patented yet another lens for EF-mount DSLR owners. The product that is in development consists of a 28mm f/1.4 wide-angle prime lens, which is capable of covering full-frame sensors. The lens features an Ultrasonic Motor and it is L-designated, so it will be a high-quality optic.

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Sony A99 Mark II release date delayed once again

Officially, Sony is saying that it remains committed to the A-mount line-up and it will continue to support it. However, its action from the past couple of years are contradicting the company and the rumor mill proves this. The latest gossip talks are stating that the replacement to the A99 camera have been postponed again.

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Nikon D3400 and more DSLRs could be unveiled this year

Nikon has already had a great start to 2016. However, the company is expected to continue like this through the summer and to end the year on a high. Multiple new DSLRs could be unveiled in the following months and one of them is the D3400, which will replace the entry-level D3300.

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Olympus 25mm f/1.2 lens coming this year

Olympus is believed to be working on a 25mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. Trusted sources within the rumor mill have confirmed this information and it seems like the optic will become official soon and will be released shortly after its unveiling. Check out more details in this article!

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