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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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The Nikon D7100 was announced just last month and if you were thinking about getting your hands on it, it seems that you could be looking at a possible $100 discount come 14^th of March, which is when the camera is expected to start shipping. Unfortunately this purported discount will only apply to the camera with the kit lens (18-105mm), so if you were hoping to get the discount for the body-only version, you’d be out of luck. Priced at $1,596.95, if the rumors are true, you should be able to pick it up for $1,496.95 which we guess seems like a pretty good deal. This isn’t the first time Nikon has announced such a deal. In fact they did something similar with the Nikon 1 V2 last year, so it wouldn’t be completely out of the question if they did something similar with the D7100. Either way don’t get your hopes up just yet, but be sure to keep your eyes peeled and mark the 14^th of March down on your calendars.

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[CeBIT 2013] I saw a great number of technology demos at CeBIT, and the Fraunhofer booth is always a good place to find interesting demos that provide a good insight of what is really going on inside our most beloved gadgets.

At CeBIT this year, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuit (IIS) was showcasing multichannel audio streamed  through an Android smartphone and displayed on a large screen TV connected to the phone via a HDMI cable. The demo showed video and audio streaming at various bit-rates (see the numbers at the bottom of the TV display in the video). The result was pretty amazing, the sound was really immersive.

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Earlier this month there were rumors that Canon could be announcing a new DSLR by the end of the month. Some have speculated that it could be the successor to the EOS 60D, and while it remains to be seen, it looks like Canon definitely has something up their sleeves. According to Canon Rumors, Canon has started sending out invites to an event that will be held in the Czech Republic on the 21^st of March. Unfortunately apart from the date, time and location, it was not revealed as to what the event could be about. However with previous rumors hinting strongly at a new DSLR announcement, that could indeed be the case. Canon Rumors however thinks the Thursday event is a little off especially since based on their past experience, Canon announcements have typically taken place on Tuesdays and Fridays, but then again it’s Canon’s event to do as they please, so who are we to argue? Either way if the EOS 70D (or whatever it will be called) is of interest to you, check back with us on the 21^st of March for the details.

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Sony’s NEX range of mirrorless camera systems are priced from affordable to expensive, like the NEX-7 being the top of the range for example. However if the rumors are to be believed, it seems that Sony could working on a new NEX camera going by the name of the NEX-9. This is according to the folks at Sony Alpha Rumors who spoke to their source. According to their source, the NEX-9 is expected to be the first full-frame mirrorless camera offering in Sony’s NEX lineup and it seems that it could be priced a lot higher than the Sony RX1, the company’s full-frame Cybershot digital camera.

At the moment the RX1 is priced around $2,800 on Amazon which means that if their source is to be believed, the NEX-9 could see a pricing upwards of $3,000, and this is just the price for the body-only version! The goal here is to offer a mirrorless camera that can either match or surpass the capabilities of a pro DSLR camera, but in a much more compact body. We’re not sure when Sony will be launching said camera, but given its price it certainly isn’t for everyone. What do you guys think? Will you be willing to pay upwards of $3,000 for a full-frame mirrorless camera system?

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