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Leica’s V-Lux 3 Gets 1080p Recording Powers

6:00AM December 9, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Leica’s V-Lux 3 isn’t a radical departure from the two models before it. It still has a 24x zoom lens which shoots at the equivalent lengths of 25-600mm. But now it can finally record video in 1080p and 60 frames per second using the AVCHD codec. More »

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Canon Was Shooting 14 Pricey Frames Per Second In 1984

1:00PM October 21, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

Canon recently announced its rather impressive 1D X DSLR. The photographic monster shoots 14FPS. Impressive right? Not according to the Canon F-1 from 1984. More »

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Holy Mother Of God The Canon 1D X Is Fast

8:10AM October 20, 2011 | Sam Biddle

We already know the Canon 1D X is going to be the most epic DSLR ever — and fast as hell. But reading that is nothing compared to seeing the machine gun continuous shooting mode in action. Pew. More »

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Canon 1D X: The New Most Epic DSLR Ever

1:00PM October 19, 2011 | Matt Buchanan

There’s a lot of reasons the 1D X might be the most ridiculous DSLR ever made, but the numbers seem like a good place to start. A full-frame 18MP sensor. ISO 204,800. 12fps RAW shooting. 61-point autofocus. Three DIGIC image processors. One gigabit ethernet port. More »

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What Mysterious New Sensor Will Fuji’s X-Series Cameras Use?

9:00AM October 7, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

The Fuji Guys mentioned today that Fuji’s upcoming line of X-series interchangeable lens, mirror-less cameras based on the popular X-100 will not use a micro four thirds sensor but rather a “premium” (read: larger) one that delivers better resolution and less noise than a 35mm full frame sensor. More »

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6 Tools To Make A Cinematic Masterpiece With A DSLR

9:40AM October 6, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Filmmaking is an exorbitant, costly hobby. But with the advent of DSLR video recording, it’s become much cheaper. Maybe not cheap but cheaper. And there are plenty of accessories that will help transform you into a savant. Here are six. More »

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New Nikon D800 May Shoot Ridiculously Large 36MP Photos

11:15AM October 4, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

Obviously no one told Nikon about the megapixel myth. According to leaked details, the yet-to-be-announced new Nikon D800 DSLR will pack a whopping 36MP of image information onto your SD and CF cards. More »

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Make Your DSLR Movies Look Trippy With This Lens Kit

12:50AM September 27, 2011 | Adrian Covert

The advent of video-capable DSLRs has made it possible for more people to produce good-looking videos on a tight budget. Lenses have played no small part in accomplishing that feat. Now, there’s an entire kit designed for this purpose. More »

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Top US Deals On Best Photo Gear

4:00AM September 3, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Popular Photo has gone and drummed up 28 of the best deals for photography-related gear. Cameras, lenses, flashes, bags, storage mediums, etc. If you’re looking to up your photo game, here’s the place to start. More »

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Sony Alpha A77: The 24MP Shooter Is Finally Real

10:35PM August 24, 2011 | Adrian Covert

The Sony Alpha A77 has popped up unofficially for a bit now, but the rumours are true. It’s a 24.3MP camera which uses Sony’s translucent mirror technology, their EXMOR APS HD sensor and claims to have the world’s fastest contnuous autofocus. More »