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  • What the advent of ‘smart cameras’ could mean for iPhone fans

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    The Apple iPhone kickstarted the smartphone era, and in the process, introduced a huge number of people to photography for the first time, through photo sharing and image manipulation apps. However, the advent of so-called ‘smart cameras’, which run mobile operating systems but feature much larger sensors and zoom lenses, could threaten Apple’s dominance in the field of mobile photography. As the line blurs further between phones and connected cameras, how will Apple respond? Click through for our take on the possibilities at connect.dpreview.com.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Stunning images you won’t believe were taken with a smartphone

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    Mobile Photography Awards (MPA) have announced the winners, runners up and honorable mentions of their 2013 competition. A record number of entries were received in this year’s competition from participants around the globe, demonstrating increasing interest in mobile photography as an art form. We’ve picked some of our favorites from the 19 categories.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Roger Cicala compares three 24-70mm F2.8 lenses

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    LensRentals’ Roger Cicala has published an interesting article comparing 24-70mm F2.8 lenses from Canon, Nikon and Tamron, using both an optical test bench and Imatest results from Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D800E bodies. This provides some insights about the interaction between the sharpness of the lens and resolution of the camera’s sensor, and under what practical circumstances you might see any difference. It’s worth reading for anyone interested in the long-running question: what provides more detail, a higher resolution sensor with a good lens, or a lower resolution sensor with a great lens?   

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Fujifilm updates firmware for X-Pro1, X-E1 and XF 35mm F1.4 R lens

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    Fujifilm has released firmware updates for both its X-Pro1 and X-E1 mirrorless cameras, and the XF 35mm F1.4 R lens. The camera updates introduce compatibility with the XF 14mm F2.8 R wideangle lens, and promise improved autofocus performance. Version 1.04 for the X-E1 also includes tweaks for users of external remote releases or the MIC-ST1 stereo microphone. Meanwhile v2.02 for the XF 35mm lens promises better autofocus accuracy, and requires the latest camera firmware to be fully effective. Click through for more details and download links.  

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • CP+ 2013 – Micro Four Thirds lenses from Tamron and Olympus

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    CP+ 2013: Tamron is showing off it newly-announced 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III VC, stabilized superzoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, while Olympus has a revised version of its 75-300mm F4.8-6.7. While Tamron hasn’t yet announced the price or availability of the 14-150mm, the prototype it has on display is working and the company gave us a hint about how much it will charge.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • RIM hopes to reboot smartphone lineup with BlackBerry 10 OS

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    After many leaks, former smartphone leader Research in Motion has officially launched a new photo-feature-heavy operating system and two new devices, the Z10 and Q10. RIM, which will now use the name BlackBerry, has been losing market share to iOS and Android for several years, and these new releases are regarded by many as the Canadian company’s last chance to make BlackBerry relevant again. The sleek flagship Z10 features a 4.2-inch 720p touchscreen, an 8MP camera and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. Click through for more information on connect.dpreview.com.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Olympus announces Stylus XZ-10 enthusiast compact

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    Olympus has announced the Stylus XZ-10 enthusiast compact – a smaller, cheaper addition to the range alongside the well-regarded XZ-2. It’s built around a 26-130mm equivalent 1:1.8-2.7 lens coupled with a 12MP 2/3″ type backlit CMOS sensor that offers ISOs up to 6400. It can record 1080p Full HD movies with stereo sound, with Multi-motion Movie IS to reduce blur while walking. The 3″ 920k dot LCD is touch-sensitive, but unlike the XZ-2’s doesn’t tilt, which helps make the camera slimmer. The package is rounded off by a full set of manual controls including a customisable round-lens control ring, but there’s no hot shoe or support for an external EVF. It’ll be available from March 2013 for £349.99 in black, brown or white.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Fujifilm announces FinePix S4800 superzoom with 30x zoom lens

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    Fujifilm has launched the Finepix S4800 superzoom with a stabilized 30x (24-720mm equiv.) zoom lens. The camera features a 16MP CCD sensor, 3-inch LCD, 720p HD video recording and manual exposure modes. It also includes an ‘Individual Shutter 3D’ which creates 3D pictures by merging 2 images. The S4800 runs on four AA batteries, and price and availibility are still to be confirmed.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Fujifilm announces WiFi-enabled F900EXR with EXR-CMOS II

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    Fujifilm has announced the FinePix F900EXR, a 20X zoom, raw-capable compact superzoom with built-in Wi-Fi, offering what Fujifilm claims is the ‘world’s fastest AF’. The F900 uses a 16MP EXR-CMOS II sensor with Phase Detection AF technology. A near-identical twin of the F800EXR in other respects, it offers the same stabilized 25-500mm equivalent lens, captures 1080p movies, P,A,S,M shooting modes and the ability to wirelessly transfer files via the free ‘Fujifilm Camera Application’ app for Android and iOS devices. Price and availability details have not been given.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Olympus releases updated M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm lens

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    Olympus has announced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm 1:4.8-6.7 II, an updated version of its lightweight 150-600mm equivalent telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. While most of the changes are cosmetic, the lens elements feature the latest ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating to resist scratches and reduce ghosting. Like its predecessor, this version also includes Olympus’ MSC technology which aims to minimize focusing noise during video capture. The lens will be available only in black from March 2013 at an estimated street price of $ 549.99.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)