Sony Japan announced that the release of the Sony RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) full frame compact camera ($3,299) is postponed till mid-January, 2016. No further details were given on the reason for the delay and whether the camera production is halted because of an issue. Pictures credit: Alexander Guerra
We can add the new Fuji X70 camera to the list of products to be announced in early 2016: the camera was recently registered on the website of a Chinese government agency:
Ricoh Japan announced that the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens is delayed again and will be announced in April, 2016. In the US the lens is already available for pre-order. Here are the technical specifications:
The firmware update version 4.2 for the Fuji X-T1 mirrorless camera I reported about a week ago is now officially announced. Here is the list of improvements in this firmware update:
Sigma announced the world’s first protective lens filter made of clear glass ceramic:
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Here is what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:
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