For some reason the black Fuji X100T camera is now $999 ($300 off) on Amazon – you need to add to cart in order to see the price, must select Amazon as the seller. B&H and Adorama still list the camera at $1,299. The Fuji X-T1 lens kit is now $400 off.
The Indonesian Communication Agency has a new listing on their website for a Ricoh GR II camera – a replacement for the current GR model. The official announcement will be in the next 30-60 days. Expect the price of the current GR model to drop (currently at $550). Some of the rumored GR II improvements are:
The Topaz Simplify plugin is 30% off (reducing the price to $27.99) for the month of May with coupon code MAYSIMP. With Topaz Simplify you can create various digital art effects (coloring book effect, graphic painting effect, etc). Several how-to videos are available on YouTube. Here are few samples:
Samsung released a major firmware update v1.3 for the NX1 mirrorless camera. Here is the list of changes introduced in this version:
Zeiss has up to $300 off on selected DSLR lenses for Nikon and Canon mounts. See the full list of qualifying lenses at B&H and Adorama:
One of the Panasonic G7 press images appears to show a new version of the LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm lens: For comparison, here is a pictures of the current Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens: Via Dpreview
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is now officially announced: Pre-order options: B&H | Adorama | Amazon Shipping will start on June 15th Press release Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Camera Highlights 16 MP Live MOS Sensor Venus Engine 9 Image Processor Micro Four Thirds System 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen 4K UHD Video […]
Fujifilm officially announced the X-T10 mirrorless camera and Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens: Fuji X-T10 Pre-order options: B&H | Amazon | Adorama Accessories: leather case and metal hand grip Product brochure Shipping starts June 18th Sample photos Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens Pre-order options: B&H | Amazon | Adorama Shipping starts July 16th […]
Expect new product announcements next week from Panasonic and Fuji: Panasonic G7, GX8 and FZ300 cameras Fuji X-T10 camera and XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens (announcement tomorrow) There has been few small leaks about a new high megapixel camera from Sony, but as of today there is no reliable information what exactly will be announced […]
The Sigma TS-81 tripod socket is now shipping (check US pricing): We are pleased to announce the availability of TRIPOD SOCKET TS-81 that is the optional lens foot which can be attached to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports. It is compatible with the Arca Swiss quick release plate and the clamp. […]
