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CBS ‘Amazing Race’ host confesses to being tech nerd

, Apr 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you ever watch broadcast TV, you may see a lot of super intelligent people on there, but when it comes to technology everyone seems to either be legitimately dumb or pretending to be dumb because they think the rest of the country is technologically deficient. So when we found out that CBS host Phil Keoghan is a real gearhead, we thought maybe there is some hope for network TV after all. Read The Full Story

Sony NEX-F3 leak reveals 16.1 megapixel sensor

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [1]

Yesterday we heard rumors that Nikon was working on another full frame DSLR, the D600, and Sony doesn’t seem to be sitting still either. A new leak indicates that an NEX-F3 is on the horizon, packing a 16.1 megapixel sensor, along with a chassis and features similar to the existing NEX line. The new mirrorless camera could be taking the place of the NEX-C3, Sony’s entry level offering. Read The Full Story

Nikon D600 full frame DSLR rumored

, Apr 26th 2012 Discuss [7]

Rumors today have indicated that Nikon is working on a new full frame DSLR. The camera company currently offers the D800, and new information points to Nikon creating a cheaper full frame DSLR, the D600. While the megapixel count is currently unknown,  a summer announcement is reportedly on the cards that could change the current dynamic of the Nikon range. Read The Full Story

The Hobbit 48fps might be axed

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [20]

As it was in the past, so shall it be in the future with first steps into the future of film, Peter Jackson and The Hobbit's crews finding this out the hard way. The crew of The Hobbit have decided to attempt to work in 48 frames per second with the new film and have done a single public screening thus far this month at CinemaCon. Reactions to this new ultra-clear ultra-smooth version of filming and presenting of a film have not been positive on the whole, this not exactly becoming the instant win that Jackson and the rest of the Middle Earth family hoping it would be. Read The Full Story

Nokia 808 ad lets PureView speak for itself

, Apr 20th 2012 Discuss [5]

If this were any other Symbian phone, we would be looking at that large price tag with extreme skepticism, but the Nokia 808 PureView isn’t an ordinary Symbian phone. It’s packing Nokia’s PureView technology, bringing that famous 41 megapixel camera that stole the show at MWC 2012. We’ve seen some camera sample escape from China, and Nokia has put out a video comprised of photo and video footage from the 808 PureView. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS-1D C and C500 bring 4K video recording

, Apr 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Canon today has announced two new cameras in their lineup, the EOS-1D C DSLR, and C500 4K Cinema video camera. The C300 was criticized for only being able to record 1080p video, so in response, Canon has added this new model to record in eye watering 4K. The EOS-1D C hasn’t been left out, though, and can also record 4K. Read The Full Story

Upcoming Olympus president wants to cut back camera portfolio

, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [1]

Hiroyuki Sasa was named as the potential new president of Olympus back in February, but already seems to have a strategy in place for getting the camera manufacturer back to profitability. Speaking to Japan Times, Sasa confirmed that Fuji and Sony have expressed interest in a financial partnership with Olympus, but he hasn’t ruled out weathering the financial storm alone. Read The Full Story

Nokia job listing suggests PureView tech in future Windows Phone

, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [2]

Nokia impressed everyone at MWC 2012 with its 808 PureView handset, packing 41 megapixels into the camera. There’s no exact date for when the Symbian handset will be dropping in Europe, although we already know that it won’t be gracing the shores of the United States. That doesn’t mean the same technology won’t be showing up in future phones. Read The Full Story

D4 and D800 price climbs up to 10% after Nikon blunder

, Mar 26th 2012 Discuss [2]

Nikon has admitted that its upcoming D4, D800 and D800E digital cameras will cost significantly more than previously promised in the UK and Ireland, blaming a systems error for suggested retail prices out by as much as £490 ($777). In a statement today, Nikon UK confirmed that, rather than £4,799.99, the D4 would in fact be £5,289.99, while there are increases for the cheaper models as well. However, it’s not all bad news for those who got in early on the pre-order list.

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Canon 5D Mark III pre-review round-up

, Mar 24th 2012 Discuss [4]

The super powerful Canon EOS 5D Mark III is starting to make waves among photography buffs around the world. The new 22-megapixel juggernaut is sure to excite anyone interested in digital photography, and several sites have already posted test pictures of the device, ahead of publishing their full reviews. Here's a look at the kind of buzz that the 5D Mark III is already making. Fair warning - the pictures are pretty eye-popping. Read The Full Story

Leica $31,792 camera is…expensive

, Mar 22nd 2012 Discuss [3]

Leica, a luxury German camera manufacturer, has announced its latest creation - a digital camera that has a retail price of 2,620,000 yen. That's around $32,000. What's so great about this? Well, for that kind of price, it's hard to really sell it, but it is a limited edition of the Leica M9-P, which retails for around $8,000. So basically you're paying an extra $24K for special casing, color, and styling. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix GF5 reportedly leaked early

, Mar 18th 2012 Discuss [1]

It appears as though a new entry in Panasonic's high-end Lumix camera line has been leaked on an unlikely outlet - Instagram. The site has become a popular destination for online photo sharing, but it isn't exactly a beacon for breaking news. But as with any social platform, that possibility exists. So anyway, the leaked picture in question has a lot of signs pointing to it being fully legitimate. Read The Full Story
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