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Canon has outed its latest DSLR, the EOS 6D, packing a 20.2-megapixel full frame sensor and integrated WiFi and GPS for transferring geotagged photos and video more easily. Directly taking on Nikon’s D600, the EOS 6D has a freshly designed CMOS paired with Canon’s DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, supporting 11-point AF and ISO 100-25600 (extendable to 50, 51200 and 102400).

There’s 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering and 4.5fps continuous shooting, along with various preloaded “creative modes” including a built-in HDR photography option – combining three exposures of the same frame into a single image, without requiring post-processing on a computer – and a Multiple Exposure mode which can combine up to nine images.

Video is captured at 1080p Full HD resolution, with support for 30,24, and 25 fps, while 60fps and 50fps are supported in 720p mode. The camera also offers manual control over exposure and audio levels while recording.

On the back, there’s a 3-inch 1,040k dot VGA resolution LCD display, which promises 100-percent coverage during video recording, as well as a viewfinder. Inside, meanwhile, you get both a WiFi chip and GPS – two options most DSLRs would demand you add separately – which allow the EOS 6D to offload its photos and video to your computer, smartphone or tablet, or indeed be remotely controlled via the free Canon EOS Remote app for iOS and Android. Geotagged content can be subsequently shown on a map with details of where, exactly, it was captured.

The Canon EOS 6D will go on sale in December, priced at $2,099 body-only. It will also be offered as a kit, with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USZ zoom, for $2,899.

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Canon already outed a pair of superzoom cameras prior to Photokina 2012, but it turns out the company wasn’t done adding to its PowerShot family. First, we have the PowerShot G15, which has a 28 – 140mm wide angle f/1.8 – f/2.8 lens, 12.1 megapixel sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 5 image processor. Its sensor has a max 12,800 ISO, shoots RAW stills and records 1080p video, and you can view your subjects using the optical viewfinder or the 3-inch, 922,000 dot LCD on the back. It replaces the G12 in Canon’s lineup when it goes on sale for $500 this October.

The PowerShot S110 replaces the S100, and like that camera, it’s got a 12.1-megapixel sensor, max 12,800 ISO and an f/2.0 lens. Unlike its predecessor, however, its got a 3-inch, 461,000 dot capacitive touchscreen on the back and ditched GPS in favor of WiFi. That wireless capability lets the S110 pull GPS data for geotagging from Android or iOS devices using Canon’s CameraWindow app and share photos and videos on the web. It does RAW shooting, has a 10fps burst mode and records 1080p 24fps video as well. It’ll come in both black and white versions that run $450 when it goes on sale next month.

Lastly, there’s the PowerShot SX50 HS superzoom camera. It packs a 24-1200mm, f/3.4 – f/6.5 lens and optical image stabilization to ensure clear shots even when using the camera’s full 50x zoom capability. Like the SX40 HS is replaces, it has a hotshoe and a 12.1-megapixel sensor. It has a max 6,400 ISO and like its new PowerShot mates, it has a 10fps burst mode, shoots RAW photos and 1080p video. The SX50 HS can be had in October for $480.

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At just $2100 for the body, the Canon EOS 6D it’s the cheapest full-frame camera you can buy new. It’s got one hell of a lineage, but how will it measure up to Nikon’s crazy new D600, which the same price for body alone? More »

Galaxy S 4 or Galaxy S IV? Disagreements over the naming convention are likely to rage on now that Samsung’s dropped hints that it’s planning to replace the Galaxy S III in the spring of next year. A company official reportedly told Korea Times that “the new device is expected to hit shelves globally in March at the latest” following an initial announcement at MWC in February — and while it would retain the “inspired by nature” design language of its predecessor, the screen might get a bump from 4.8 to 5-inches. It may seem odd for a company to talk up its next product so soon after the last one, but perhaps it’s a deliberate marketing move in light of a certain new contender.

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It was about a year ago this time that Fitbit released a new fitness tracker, the Fitbit Ultra, so now would seem like as good a time as any for a refresh. Indeed, the company just announced the Fitbit One, which will replace the Ultra, and which adds a “silent” vibrating alarm to wake you up in the morning. (Hmm, where have we seen that before?) Though the alarm is clearly the marquee feature here, the One also steps up to Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, allowing the data to sync to your phone automatically. Additionally, it sports a slimmer, flatter design (read: it looks less like a clothespin). The tracker is also splash-resistant, though not water-proof, so don’t even think of taking it in the pool with you. Other than that, it does the same thing as the last-gen model: it counts steps, flights climbed, calories burned and tracks your total mileage. And, of course, the device syncs with a personalized website, where you can log your meals and view all your stats in easy-to-read graphs.

The Fitbit One will arrive in mid-October for $100. If that’s too pricey for you, the company also introduced the Fitbit Zip, a dumbed-down tracker that’s available now for $60. Though it’s every bit as water-resistant as the One, it offers just basic functionality (i.e., tracking steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned). Meaning, if the silent alarm or even the altimeter is of interest, you’ll want to shell out for the pricier Fitbit One. Oh, and one other big distinction: the Zip has a replaceable battery, rated for up to six months of use. As we said, the One won’t be around until later in the fall, but for now we’ve got a few publicity photos for your perusal.

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