GoPro has been granted a patent for a small square camera housing, which eschews the rectangular shape its cameras have taken thus far in favor of something resembling the Polaroid Cube. According to the patent, which was recently published by the USPTO, the square design would allow for additional mounting options, with every orientation being the same. Read more
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Fujifilm announces firmware updates for X100T, X-T1, S1 and several X-mount OIS zoom lenses
Fujifilm has rolled out firmware updates aimed at fixing quirks in the X100T and X-T1, improving image quality in the FinePix S1 superzoom, and improving OIS functionality in several X-mount zoom lenses. Read more
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Nikon 1 J5 offers 20.8MP BSI sensor and revamped look
The Nikon 1 J5 has been announced as the latest member of Nikon’s mirrorless lineup. It offers a more traditional shape and feel with a contoured grip and a command dial. Its 1″-type 20.8MP BSI-CMOS sensor offers a boost in resolution over its predecessor, and is capable of 4K video capture at 15 fps. Read more
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Nikon 1 J5: What you need to know
While Nikon’s DSLRs tend to get the most attention, its 1-series mirrorless cameras have become more and more capable since their introduction in 2011. The company’s latest offering is the Nikon 1 J5, which sports a more upscale, classic look and some notable changes inside and out. We dug into its features and have put together a slideshow that displays the highlights. Read more
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Sony sells half of its Olympus stake
Sony is selling half its stake in Olympus to investment bank JP Morgan to free up cash for ‘strategic investments,’ the company has announced. Sony bought a 10% stake in the medical and camera company in 2012, primarily to gain access to the global medical market to which it hoped to apply its sensor, 3D and display technologies. At the time Olympus’s future was in doubt, following revelations that it had misstated its accounts having been secretly redirecting money to pay off long-standing debts that has been hidden from investors. Read more
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Microsoft announces Surface 3 tablet running full Windows
Microsoft has announced the latest model in its Surface line of tablets, the Surface 3. The big news here is that, unlike its predecessors which were running Windows RT, the new model comes with a full version of Windows 8.1. This means, like on the more expensive Surface Pro models, you can install and run any Windows application including Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, making the Surface 3 a real alternative to a conventional PC. Read more
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Nikon D7200 real-world samples gallery posted
The Nikon D7200 improves over its predecessor in one important way, offering a greatly improved buffer. Other improvements are more subtle, but more sensitive AF and an improved video specification make the D7200 a more capable camera than the model which came before it. We’ve had a D7200 for a few days, and wasted no time pairing it with Sigma’s excellent 18-35mm F1.8 A to get some real-world samples. Click through to see more
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Phase One Industrial’s new 80MP drone camera is the smallest of its kind
Phase One Industrial designed a new camera specifically for drones, billed as the smallest 80 megapixel medium format camera in the world. The iXU 180 camera features an 80 megapixel CCD sensor, taking 4:3 ratio images with your choice of five Schneider-Kreuznach lenses and an overall modular design. The camera won’t be arriving until the middle of next month, but Phase One Industrial has detailed its specs ahead of time. Read more
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Ready, steady: Sony Alpha 7 II Review
The Sony Alpha 7 II provides a number of features and ergonomic enhancements over its predecessor, but its standout feature is the 5-axis image stabilization system surrounding its 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor. Sony also claims improvements to the camera’s hybrid AF system, and it also sports a redesigned grip. Find out all about the a7 II’s added features and see what difference they make. Read review