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It looks as though Canon will have a new DSLR to announce very shortly, if a listing on Best Buy’s website is any indicator. The page offers us no images to ogle, but it betrays an unannounced 18-megapixel shooter dubbed the EOS-b, accompanied by an 18-55m lens kit and an $800 price tag. Canon Rumors notes a smaller footprint, trimming five ounces of fat and bulk off the T4i’s measurements. The camera specs are identical to the T4i and EOS M, too, but an optical viewfinder and pop-up flash make us wonder if it isn’t a pint-sized follow up to the T4i. You can look forward to a Digic 5 image processor, nine-point autofocus system, 3-inch 1.04K dot TFT-LCD touchscreen, four frames-per-second burst shooting, an ISO range from 100 to 12,800 with a high setting of 25,600 and HD video capture. There’s no word on when this APS-C shooter will officially be announced, but you can try your luck at placing a pre-order by clicking the Best Buy source link.

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Via: Canon Rumors, Photo Rumors

Source: Best Buy

One of the downsides to a DSLR is that they tend to be heavy and bulky, at least when compared to compact cameras and the newer mirrorless camera systems. In fact when comparing Canon’s Rebel series of DSLR cameras to its more professional EOS 5D MK II, the latter is much larger by comparison, to that end we are now hearing rumors that Canon could be looking to introduce a new DSLR line that is not only smaller, but lighter than the current range of Rebel DSLR cameras. The Rebel series of DSLR cameras is basically Canon’s entry-level cameras for those looking to dive into photography using a DSLR. While not particularly fancy, they get the job done at an affordable price.

According to the rumor, this alleged new line of Canon DSLR cameras is expected to be the in-between for the Rebel lineup and the EOS M, giving photographers the performance of a DSLR, but in a much smaller and compact body. We’re not sure how credence we would give to this rumor, not to mention that smaller DSLR cameras don’t necessarily make them more compact; in fact it might be even harder to hold and use if it were smaller. Either way there’s no telling if and when Canon will launch this alleged new line of cameras, but what do you guys think?

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If Canon and Nikon cameras aren’t your cup of tea, then perhaps Pentax might be a brand worth taking a look at because according to the rumors, it seems that Pentax could be getting ready to announce as many as 5 new DSLR cameras as early as this month. Supposedly these cameras will range from low-end around $400 to high-end at $2,000. It is unclear if Pentax’s full-frame camera will be announced, because if not $2,000 might be a bit high of a price to ask for an APS-C camera. In any case we’ll be taking this with a grain of salt for now, but if you’re in the market for a new DSLR camera, check back with us at a later date and hopefully we will have more news to share with you guys.

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Sometimes, it’s the behind-the-scenes deals that matter the most. See Aptina’s newly signed patent cross-licensing agreement with Sony as an example: the pact lets the two imaging veterans use each other’s know-how in camera sensors for everything from dedicated cameras through to smartphones and TVs. We know customers of both companies will be glad to see technology spreading beyond corporate borders, but we have a feeling that Nikon will be the happiest. When Nikon is using Aptina sensors in its 1 series mirrorless cameras and Sony sensors in its DSLRs, it’s likely to reap the benefits, regardless of which sensor maker got the better deal.

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Source: DPReview

Nikon has announced a new DX-format digital SLR camera called the D7100, and it looks like a very capable camera for the price. It uses a DX-format CMOS sensor, offering an 24.1 megapixel resolution. Nikon fits the camera with its EXPEED 3 image-processing engine providing high-performance without an optical low-pass filter.

The camera promises support for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/8 and the camera has a 51-point autofocus system for quick and accurate focusing. One of the interesting features of the camera is a 1.3x DX crop that provides the photographer with increased zooming. It also has the ability to shoot continuously at up to seven frames per second. In addition to stills, the D7100 can record 1080 60i/30p resolution HD video, a nice improvement over the 1080/24p of the previous-gen D7000.

The camera also features a new Spot White Balance option and a high-performance optical viewfinder providing 100% frame coverage. The rear LCD screen is a 3.2-inch unit, offering 640×480 resolution. The camera has dual SD memory card slots and an integrated pop-up flash.

The camera ships on March 21, 2013, and is available to pre-order right now for $1199.99 for the body only, or $1599.99 with an 18-105mm zoom lens. For more details on the D7100, DPReview has a detailed hands-on preview here.