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Sony Full Frame 36MP Camera to Follow Nikon D800

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Sony A99

Recent rumors purport to make the Nikon D800 a “sure thing” for a 2011 announcement.  While a follow-up to the Nikon D700 is overdue in terms of camera life expectancy, the biggest “shocker” of the rumor suggests a 36MP full frame sensor in the D800.

Nikon has relied on Sony for its past full frame sensors, and so, it seems logical that Sony would make use of such a sensor in its own Alpha-series DSLRs as well (as in the Nikon D3X and Sony A900 models).  And that me be what’s to come with a new full frame Sony camera sporting the same 36MP Sony sensor to be found in the Nikon D800. [Read more…]

LockPort5 Protects Canon 5D Mark II HDMI Port

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LockPort5

The LockPort5 (from the folks who make the Lock Circle) protects your Canon 5D Mark II‘s HDMI port and includes a built-in mini-HDMI to full-size HDMI adapter.  As a result, you can use standard HDMI cables on your 5D Mark II when going to an off-camera monitor.

There’s a 7D version coming soon as well.

More details below. [Read more…]

Fuji X10 Priced at $599, Available November

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Fuji X10

The Fuji X10 has received an official retail pricepoint of $599.95.  It should be available in November.

Product pages and/or pre-order options are now up at B&H Photo and Adorama.

The Fuji X10 features a 12.3MP image sensor and a 4x optical zoom, which is controlled by a manual lens ring on the lens barrel.  In addition to RAW still-image capture, the X10 will capture 1080p HD video. Other notable features include a max sensitivity of ISO 12,800 and a TTL-capable hot shoe.