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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is coming

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We’re told that the date is finally upon us and we can confirm that Canon will announce two new lenses next week. At the time of writing this, I’m not sure if it’ll be Tuesday or Friday of next week, but we should know in the next 24 hours or so. Pricing and availability is not yet know. Lenses being announced: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III (Though we’ve never seen this lens actually named in full for announcement, we’re running on assumptions, which can be dangerous.) Read more: http://www.canonrumors.com/two-new-lenses-coming-from-canon-next-week-cr3/#ixzz5H5b2wLGu

DJI Announces the Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 Drone

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bout the DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2.0: The new Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 features an OcuSync HD transmission system, which supports automatic dual-frequency band swiping and connects to DJI Goggles wirelessly. Like the Phantom 4 Pro and Advanced, the Phantom Pro v.20 is equipped with a 1-inch 20mp sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps video and Burst Mode stills at 14fps. Plus, its FlightAutonomy system includes dual rear vision sensors and infrared sensing systems for a total of 5 directions of obstacle sensing and 4 directions of obstacle avoidance. Camera with 1” 20mp Sensor: The onboard camera hs been redesigned to us a 1” 20mp CMOS sensor. A custom engineered lens made up of eight elements is arranged in seven groups, it is the first DJO camera to use a mechanical shutter, eliminating rolling shutter distortion which can occur when taking images of fast moving subjects or when flying at high speed. In effect, it is as powerful as many traditional ground cameras. More powerful video ...

Nikon to Start Shipping New Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Shortly After Photokina 2018

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Breaking ! The long awaited Nikon full frame mirrorless camera is rumored to start shipping in October, just one month after Photokina 2018 in September. And the official announcement will be before Photokina. According to NR, the new Nikon mirrorless camera will be shown at Photokina in September. At first, Nikon will announce one new full frame mirrorless camera and two full frame mirrorless lenses. And then after 4-6 months, more lenses will coming. The new mirrorless camera will use Nikon Z-mount as rumored before. And the F-mount adapter will be very sophisticated.

Press statement: Wildlife Photographer of the Year image disqualified

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After a careful and thorough investigation into the image 'The night raider', taken by Marcio Cabral, the Natural History Museum, owner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, has disqualified the photograph, which was selected as winner of the 2017 Animals in Their Environment category. Evidence was presented to the Museum by third parties that it is highly likely the animal in the awarded photograph is a taxidermy specimen. After a thorough investigation taking just over three weeks, the Museum has concluded that the available evidence points to this allegation being true. As a result, the Museum believes that the image breaches the competition rules. The rules clearly state that ‘entries must not deceive the viewer or attempt to misrepresent the reality of nature.’ The Natural History Museum is a world-leading scientific research institution. The team of scientists involved in the investigation comprised of two mammals experts and a taxidermy spe...