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Sony Launches Trio of Groundbreaking Cameras: A7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II (Hands-On Preview)
Henry Anderson  |  Jun 10, 2015

We’ve just returned from Sony’s New York City press conference where the company announced a trio of groundbreaking new cameras: the 42.4-megapixel, full frame Sony A7R II mirrorless camera, the 20MP Sony RX100 IV compact camera and the 20MP Sony RX10 II superzoomer.

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day
Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “White Pelican Portrait” by Lorenzo Cassina
The Editors  |  Jun 10, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day is a stunning close-up portrait of a white Pelican by Lorenzo Cassina.

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Leica Unveils 24MP, Full Frame Leica Q Compact Camera (Full Resolution Test Images)
Dan Havlik  |  Jun 10, 2015

Leica just unveiled a slick, new compact camera this morning: the 24-megapixel, full frame Leica Q. The Leica Q camera features a Leica Summilux 28mm f /1.7 ASPH integrated lens and a host of features, making it Leica’s premium compact camera.

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This Rare, Sniper-Style Leica Camera Rifle Could Fetch $400,000 At Auction
Dan Havlik  |  Jun 09, 2015

We’ve seen some strange-looking cameras before but this could be the strangest one yet. Called the New York Leica Gun Rifle, this prototype, sniper-style camera is expected to fetch up to $400,000 (€350,000) at the WestLicht photography auction later this month.

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day
Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Needs To Floss” by Lynne A. Kasey
The Editors  |  Jun 09, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day is comical portrait of a Llama gazing deeply into the camera’s lens.

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Our Favorite Reader Photos from the "Low-Light Noir" Assignment
Staff  |  Jun 09, 2015

We didn’t know what we’d get from Shutterbug readers for this month’s Low-Light Noir assignment but we knew it would be interesting. And it certainly was! Readers gave us what we asked for, posting a range of dark and moody images that recalled classic “film noir” movies. There were so many great shots, most in grainy black and white but a few in crunchy color, that it was hard to choose just 10 low-light noir favorites but we did. Here’s looking at you, kid!

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Lens NewsLens Reviews
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens Review
Stan Trzoniec  |  Jun 08, 2015

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: everyone has their favorite lens and in my pack, you will always find one in the 400mm variety. To wit, I have Nikon’s newer Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR, the 200-400mm f/4 G ED VR and the standard-bearer of them all: the prime Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 AF-S lens. Before that, I had a few of the pre-set, manual focus 400’s but when the Nikon F4 was introduced, the game really changed, especially when it came to wildlife or other land moving objects. I was hooked.

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Photographer Profiles
The Siren’s Song: Photographer KellyLynne’s Fantasy Images Bring Mermaids To Life
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 08, 2015

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan (currently residing in Emerald Isle, North Carolina) KellyLynne first became interested in photography after finding an antique camera at a garage sale and exploring the world of black-and-white film images. Her passion soon grew from there and she began to teach herself the art, revealing a great talent for it.

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day
Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Seeing Double” by Brenda Baltimore
The Editors  |  Jun 08, 2015

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day is a beautiful landscape featuring a dramatic rainbow that was captured by Brenda Baltimore.

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Mirrorless Camera NewsMirrorless Camera Reviews
Nikon 1 J5 Mirrorless Camera Review
Edited by George Schaub  |  Jun 05, 2015

The Nikon J5 is the newest in Nikon's 1 series mirrorless camera line and is the first in the series to offer 20MP resolution. (Note: the first Nikon 1 cameras had 10MP, while the most recent, the V3, had 18MP resolution). Compared to APS-C sensors with about 23.5 x 15.6 mm and Micro-Four-Third cameras with 17 x 13 mm, the J5 has a smaller sensor at 13.2 x 8.8 mm, Nikon’s CX format. The crop factor is nearly 1:2.7 which means that the “effective” (defined as the 35mm format equivalent) focal length of the kit lens (1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR) is about 27-81 mm. The camera has a very slim and compact design, which allows for easy transport and usage, similar to a compact camera.

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