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The Canon EOS 7D MK II has yet to be announced, although if the rumors are to be believed, it seems that we can look forward to an announcement this year. In fact the latest rumor had us believing that CP+ could be the platform in which Canon unveiled the camera, but unfortunately CP+ has come and gone with no announcement of the device. In any case while we are waiting on an official announcement from Canon, additional specifications of the camera have surfaced, thanks to a media presentation for the Panasonic Lumix GH4 in which the camera was compared against other models from different manufacturers.

As you can see in the screenshot above, one of the compared models was that of the Canon EOS 7D successor, which is widely believed to be the EOS 7D MK II. There’s no telling if these specs are the official ones, so try not to read too much into it for now. According to the list of specs, the EOS 7D MK II will feature a 20MP sensor, an ISO range of 100-12,800 (25,6000 extended), shutter speed of 1/8000, quiet shutter mode, phase detect AF, 8fps continuous shooting, a 3-inch LCD touchscreen display, and just like the EOS 7D, the camera will be weather sealed as well. In any case we’re not sure when Canon’s next announcement will be, but we’ll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for more info.

Additional Canon EOS 7D MK II Specs Revealed [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

Sony puts an end to the a6000 (alpha 6000) camera by releasing the official specifications and information about it. First of all, keep in mind that this is an NEX-style interchangeable lens camera and not a DSLR camera. It’s not new, but if you missed it, Sony is phasing out the NEX product name, which will eventually be completely merged with the “Alpha” line of products. I know, it’s a bit confusing and I liked the NEX name, but if you do a little bit of homework, it should OK.

Sony wants to position the a6000 somewhere between NEX-5T and the DSLR a65. The goal is to provide enough quality that DSLR users would buy it because it’s compact, while at the same time targeting customers who may otherwise be shopping for a mid-range DSLR. In short, the a6000 is Sony’s sweet spot between image quality, size and price. That’s what the current NEX-6 is and therefore it will land in the same price range (around $650, body only). (more…)

Sony a6000 Camera Officially Launched original content from Ubergizmo.

Just the other day we reported on additional leaked photos of the upcoming Canon G1 X II. The camera is expected to be announced at CP+ which will be taking place later this week and is also expected to be the successor of the Canon G1 X. We’re not sure when exactly will Canon release the camera and put it up for sale, but presumably it could be pretty soon, thanks to a listing on Best Buy’s website. Unfortunately the listing has since been taken down, but we can only assume that someone over at Best Buy might have accidentally put it up a little earlier than expected, but at least we know that the device is for real.

Thanks to the listing, additional photos and specifications of the camera have been revealed, some of which contradicts what we had heard earlier. For example the camera is said to pack a 20.2MP sensor but according to the listing, the camera will instead feature a 13.1MP in the 4:3 format, or 12.8MP in the 3:2 format. It will come with a 1.5-inch CMOS sensor and will be able to shoot at 3fps with AF, or 5fps with focus locked. The accompanying lens will be a 24-120mm f/2.0-3.9 one and we will see Canon’s DIGIC 6 image processor under the hood as well. The G1 X II will also come with a 3-inch LCD touchscreen display that can be tilted, two control rings, WiFi and NFC connectivity, and will be priced at $799. No word on availability but hopefully we will learn more at CP+, so check back with us then for the details.

Canon G1 X II Appears On Best Buy Ahead Of Announcement original content from Ubergizmo.

Just the other day, a photo of the upcoming Canon G1 X II was leaked. The camera is said to be the successor of the Canon G1 X and is apparently primed for an announcement on the 12th of February which so happens is a day ahead of CP+ which will be taking place on the 13th of February in Tokyo, Japan. Now thanks to the folks at Digicame-Info, they have managed to get their hands on additional leaked photos of the upcoming camera, although based on what we can see, it looks like the camera is still keeping its G1 X branding with no markings to indicate if this is the Mark II version.

However the fact that the camera appears to have a WiFi sticker on it would suggest that this is not the original G1 X, but rather its successor, although we guess anyone could have easily photoshopped that in. In any case as a quick recap for those wondering about the G1 X II, the camera is said to share similar features to the original G1 X. It will pack a 20.2MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor and will come with a 24-120mm lens with an aperture of f/2.0-3.9. It will also sport a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display and is said to be slightly slimmer than its predecessor which is admittedly hard to tell from the photos. Either way check back with us on the 12th of February for the details, but until then, take it with a grain of salt.

Additional Canon G1 X II Photos Leaked original content from Ubergizmo.

Just the other day Panasonic announced their latest camera in the form of the Lumix GH4, the successor to the Lumix GH3 that was launched a couple of years ago. Unfortunately apart from mentioning all the specifications of the Lumix GH4, Panasonic declined to mention when the camera would be released or how much it would cost. Perhaps they were saving the announcement for CP+ or perhaps the pricing would differ from region to region, so they weren’t able to dive into specifics just yet. That being said, it looks like a Dutch retailer by the name of CameraNu has started to take pre-orders for the Lumix GH4 where they have priced the device at €1,499 for the body only.

This roughly translates to about $2,045 for the body-only if it were to be sold in the US. However like we said, pricing for different markets will not necessarily maintain the same price or its equivalent in local currency as different countries have different tax laws. The PlayStation 4’s price in Brazil is proof of that. In any case since Panasonic has yet to make the official announcement on price, perhaps we can use the Dutch retailer’s pricing as a benchmark for now, so if you’re thinking about getting the Panasonic Lumix GH4, perhaps you might want to start putting some money aside.

Panasonic Lumix GH4 Priced At €1,499 On Dutch Retailer’s Website original content from Ubergizmo.