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Fuji XQ1 is a Compact Camera with a X-Trans II Sensor

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Fuji XQ1

The new Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced alongside the Fuji X-E2 mirrorless camera. The XQ1 is a compact camera that features Fuji’s unique 12MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor, albeit at a much smaller 2/3″ sensor format. Even though it has a smaller sensor, the XQ1 should stand as a direct competitor to the popular Sony RX100. [Read more…]

Fuji X-E2 Unveiled, Adds Faster Overall Performance

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Fuji X-E2

The Fuji X-E2 steps up from its X-E1 predecessor by generally offering a faster and more capable set of features. The 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans II sensor has no color filter array thanks to the unique X-Trans pixel arrangement that limits moire. Additionally, the sensor features 100,000 phase detection pixels scattered across it. [Read more…]

Watch This Video: Fire Breathing With a 24 GoPro Array

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GoPro’s Tyler Johnson put together this cool array of 24 GoPro HERO 3 cameras, which provides a “budget” alternative to the high-end Matrix bullet time effect.

GoPro Bullet Time Array

You can see the handheld array in the above frame grab. I think Tyler did a solid job of blending the frames together in post for the smooth bullet time effect.

[via PetaPixel]

Canon 6D for $1574 – Deal Alert

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Canon 6D

B&H has a solid deal on the Canon 6D for $1574 (reg. $1899). the deal includes a free SanDisk 16GB SDHC card, camera bag, monopod and spare battery. Additionally, B&H is offering 4% rewards on the deal. This is only available for a limited time, but I’m not sure how long it will last. The deal price will show up during checkout. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

3 New LED Lights from Fotodiox are Lightweight with Barn Doors

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Fotodiox has announced three new high-intensity LED lights: the Fotodiox LED-312D, LED-312DS, and LED-1024AL.

The LEDs are upgrades to its past best sellers, and come complete with all-metal barn doors that lock on and stay in place no matter how it’s mounted, to shape and control lighting.

The LED-312D is a daylight balanced light  at 5600K with a CRI of 92 with variable intensity, while the LED-312DS is a variable temperature light.

Check out the overview video for the LED-312D and 312DS lights below. [Read more…]