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The Nikon D4 was announced back in 2012, suggesting that perhaps it might be about time that Nikon announce an upgrade. That update is rumored to be the Nikon D4S which we have been hearing about recently, and if a recent Nikon invite is to be believed, come 11th of February that is when we can expect Nikon to make an announcement related to the Nikon D4S. In any case for those who remain slightly skeptical about this news, here’s further proof that the Nikon D4S cold be in the works and prime for an announcement, as major US retailers have since listed the Nikon D4 as having been discontinued.

These major retailers include websites such as B&H, Adorama, and Amazon, all of whom are pretty big names when it comes to purchasing cameras online, so presumably they know something we don’t otherwise they would not have simply listed the camera as being discontinued. Now the good news is that the rumors are also claiming that the Nikon D4S, despite being a newer and better camera, will be priced the same as the Nikon D4, meaning that we can expect it to be priced at around the $5,999.99 mark for the body-only. In any case hopefully more details will be revealed on the 11th of February, so check back with us then for the details.

Nikon D4 Listed As Discontinued original content from Ubergizmo.

Photographers, if you’re on the lookout for a new camera that will be able to withstand the rough terrain, then Nikon might have something for you in the form of the Nikon Coolpix AW120, a rugged camera that Nikon claims is waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof, making it the ideal camera for you to bring on an outdoors trip. Of course these protective features will only protect to a certain extent, so to dive into specifics, the AW120 is waterproof up to depths of 18m, shockproof from drops as high as 2m, and freezeproof from temperatures as cold as -10C. (more…)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 Rugged Camera Announced original content from Ubergizmo.

When it comes to cameras, Canon is a name that is probably known around the world. In fact safe to say that when it comes to cameras, Canon and Nikon are probably some of the more well-known commercial brands out there, which is why it is not surprising to learn that Canon has announced that they have recently managed to hit the 70 million milestone in terms of the production of EOS interchangeable lens cameras. Yup you heard that right, from 1987 until 2014, Canon has produced 70 million EOS cameras to date. In fact it was in October 2012 that Canon managed to hit the 60 million mark, so for them to hit the 70 million mark in a little over a year is pretty impressive.

In fact Canon is pretty pleased with themselves as they have also announced that that 75% of the professional photographers covering the Super Bowl utilized the company’s DSLR and EF lenses, at least based on a survey conducted by the company. “Canon is honored that more than 75 percent* of professional photographers covering the game utilized Canon DSLR cameras and EF lenses to capture and share the memorable moments of the gridiron matchup. Canon broadcast lenses were also used extensively to deliver the game to more than 111 million television viewers.” Those are indeed pretty impressive numbers, good job Canon!

Canon Boasts 70 Million EOS Cameras Produced To Date original content from Ubergizmo.

If you liked what you saw in the Canon G1 X, chances are you might anticipating its successor, the rumored Canon G1 X Mark II which will presumably come with upgraded specs, making the camera more powerful than ever. Well for those wondering when the camera will be announced, word on the street has it that Canon is expected to unveil the G1 X Mark II come 12th February which is a day earlier than CP+ is held, or it could be due to the time difference that the 12th of February in the US would be the 13th of February in Japan where the event will be held, but either way we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more info.

Based on what we know about the camera so far, at least based on rumored specs, the G1 X Mark II is expected to share somewhat similar features to the G1 X, with the main difference being its lens. The lens of the G1 X Mark II is rumored to be slightly longer at 24-120mm and will sport an aperture of f/2.8-5.8. The camera will also come with a 20.2MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, a “real image” optical zoom viewfinder, and a 3-inch LCD touchscreen display. Pricing of the camera has not been revealed either but we can only assume that Canon will probably price it close to that of the Canon G1 X. We expect that details such as availability will also be unveiled on the 12th of February, so do check back with us then for the details.

Canon G1 X Successor Could Be Announced On 12th Feb original content from Ubergizmo.

Rugged cameras are great if you think that you will find yourself in situations where its ruggedness might come in handy. For example if you’re the sort that likes to take action photography, or cover events where they could be a lot of moving involved, or if you’re going to places like the beach or pool where there is a chance your camera could get wet, rugged cameras do come in handy then. However if you’re looking to avoid paying an arm and a leg for a higher-end rugged camera, the folks at Ricoh have recently announced the WG-20, a rugged camera that will only cost you $199.95.

In terms of specs, the WG-20 will feature a 14MP CCD sensor. It will also come equipped with a 140mm 5x optical zoom lens and will be capable of capturing video in 720p HD quality, although we would have preferred 1080p but we guess that’s one way of cutting costs. In terms of ruggedness, photographers can expect the WG-20 to withstand depths of water up to 10m, freezeproof of temperatures up to -10C, and will also be able to withstand a drop from as high as 1.5m. Available in either red or white, the Ricoh WG-20 will be available later this March.

Ricoh WG-20 Affordable Rugged Camera Unveiled original content from Ubergizmo.