Monthly Archives: January 2016

Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera officially announced

Leica announced a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera ($2,950):

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The new Sony RX1R II camera will start shipping on February 19

Shortly after the Sony RX1R II was announced, the release/shipment was delayed without any further details. Today Sony Japan announced the new RX1R II shipping date: February 19, 2016. The Sony RX1R II is currently available for pre-order at: Amazon Adorama B&H WEX Photographic (UK) The older Sony RX1 model is currently on sale for $1,695.

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The new Panasonic CM10 actually doesn’t have phone functionality

The replacement of the Panasonic CM1 camera smart phone that was announced today doesn’t actually have a phone functionality – the new CM10 is basically a “connected” camera that runs on Android OS. Panasonic calls it “communication camera” – the CM10 still has LTE communication capabilities, but it will not be able to make phone calls.

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Topaz Texture Effects 1.1.0 update released

Topaz labs released Texture Effects 1.1.0 update with 42 new textures, 15 new effects and performance enhancements (some are pictured above): Topaz Texture Effects will be on sale through January 31st for $49.99 ($20 off). Use coupon code EASYTEXTURE at checkout.

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Deal of the day: Sony RX1 with OVF, SD card and bag for $1,695

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 camera is currently on sale at B&H for $1,695 (with free expedited shipping): The Sony RX1 also comes with free Sony FDA-V1K OVF, 32GB SDHC memory card and Lowepro Adventura SH 100 II shoulder bag (total value of free accessories: $627.94): The RX1 is still listed for $2,299.00 at Adorama and […]

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Panasonic announces the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens

Today Panasonic announced one new MTF lens, two compact cameras and one camera-phone in Japan: Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens (press release) Panasonic DMC-CM10 camera phone (press release) Panasonic DMC-TZ85 camera (press release) Panasonic DMC-TX1 camera (press release) Additional info on the new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens:

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Next announcements: Panasonic, Leica, Olympus, Canon, Nikon

There are already several new products announcements scheduled in the upcoming days and weeks ahead of the CP+ show in Japan (February 25-28): Panasonic (multiple products): January 19th Leica X-U Typ 113: January 20th Olympus PEN-F: January 27 Canon: first week of February Nikon’s announcement will be probably right before the CP+ show (compact cameras expected)

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