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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II compact camera becomes official

Canon has made another announcement beside the EOS 80D DSLR and the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. The Tokyo-based company has introduced the PowerShot G7 X Mark II compact camera, a device that continues Canon’s legacy of premium shooters with fixed lenses.

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens announced

The EOS 80D has not arrived alone. The camera is now joined by three accessories: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, PZ-E1 power zoom adapter and DM-E1 directional stereo microphone. They are here with new features for EOS DSLR users and they are coming soon to a store new you.

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Canon 80D DSLR camera unveiled with improved features

The wait is finally over! Canon has just introduced the EOS 80D DSLR camera as a successor to the EOS 70D, the world’s first shooter with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. The company’s new camera is here with an improved image sensor and a better autofocus system in order to provide a more compelling photographic experience.

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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 lens set for 2016 announcement

X-mount mirrorless camera users will be pleased to hear that Fujifilm is working on another lens. After the recent XF 200mm rumors, it appears that the company is also working on an XF 23mm f/2 wide-angle prime. The lens is said to be on track of a 2016 launch, before some optics that are present on the official roadmap.

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First Canon 80D photos revealed along with detailed specs

Canon will announce a slew of products in the near future. Some of them have already started appearing on the web. These are the cases of the EOS 80D DSLR camera, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens, and a power zoom adapter. Check out their photos, specs, and details in this article!

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Panasonic GF8 mirrorless camera unveiled with selfie display

Panasonic has just introduced a new mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. The shooter is called Lumix GF8 and it is quite similar to its forerunner, called Lumix GF7. The new stuff includes Beauty Retouch, a special function that is capable of taking your selfie game to the next levels.

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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, SX720 HS and 80D coming soon

Canon is on the verge of announcing three new cameras. The rumor mill is reporting the fact that the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, PowerShot SX720 HS, and EOS 80D will all be introduced in the neighboring future in anticipation of the CP+ 2016 event, which opens its doors to visitors towards the end of February.

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New Fujifilm X200 specs list mentioned within the rumor mill

Fujifilm is preparing more exciting announcements for 2016 after already introducing plenty of products, including X-Pro2, X-E2S and X70. It appears that the next camera to show up is a compact model and it consists of the X100T replacement. It will be called X200 and some of its specs have just been leaked on the web.

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Sony HX80 release date, specs, and price details leaked

Sony is preparing another big announcement in order to introduce a couple of new cameras. Both units will come with a fixed zoom lenses, so they will be aimed at travel photographers. Without further ado, here is everything we know about the Sony HX80 and HX350 ahead of their official announcement event that will occur soon!

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Kissing Pictures: Inspirational Photos of a Kiss

Kiss — So now for the fun! Kissing photos. I hope these give you ideas and inspire your photography.

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Canon C500 Mark II coming soon with 8K support

The 2016 edition of the National Association of Broadcasters Show is getting closer and it seems like videographers have one more reasons to be happy about it. There are several gossip talks about the possibility of seeing the Canon C500 Mark II in action at the event, a camcorder that will be capable of recording 8K videos.

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Olympus TG-870 and SH-3 compact cameras officially revealed

Olympus has taken the wraps off of two new compact cameras. However, it has done so only in Japan. Either way, the novelties are the Stylus Tough TG-870 and the Stylus SH-3. Both come packed with similar sensors and six new Art Filters, while the latter model will also interest videographers, thanks to 4K video recording.

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Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens coming in March or April

Zeiss is planning to launch a follow-up to its Batis-series of lenses designed for Sony FE-mount mirrorless cameras. A highly-reliable insider is claiming that the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens will become official within the next few months, while stating that we may see another Batis optic sometime by the end of 2016.

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Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 lens rumored to be in development

Sources within the rumor mill are reporting that Fujifilm is working on a telephoto lens with a fixed focal length and a bright maximum aperture. The product brought into discussion is the Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 lens, which has been briefly mentioned in the past. Here is what we know about this super-telephoto prime lens!

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When is Magic Hour, Really?

Don’t limit your shooting to the magic hour — learn how to get great images at any time of day with these quick tips.

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Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and 80D to be unveiled at CP+ 2016

After announcing the EOS 1D X Mark II, Canon is working on two new DSLRs. The company will reportedly introduce both the EOS Rebel SL2 and EOS 80D by the end of February 2016. The duo will also be present at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2016 and they will bear new sets of impressive specifications.

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Editing Night Images With Lightroom For Maximum Impact

Pull detail out of your night images using a few simple clicks with Lightroom presets. It’s as easy as this…

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Canon 1D X Mark II announced with 4K video support

The moment all Canon fans have been waiting for has arrived. The Japan-based company has introduced the successor to the EOS 1D X in the body of the EOS 1D X Mark II. The manufacturer’s new flagship DSLR is here with a lot of novelties, including new sensor, autofocus technology, and a myriad of improvements.

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MCP Photo A Day Challenge: February 2016

Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the February 2016 themes.

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Is It Snowing or Is It Photoshop?

Next time it’s snowing, stay dry and wait till it’s done and you can use these steps to add snow in the air via Photoshop.

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