Monthly Archives: May 2017

Some of the latest US camera and lens rebates are set to expire next week

Some of the latest US camera and lens rebates from Tamron, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sigma, Fuji and Panasonic are set to expire next week:

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Sony a9 overheating? (and other reported problems)

The Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera ($4,498) just started shipping a few days ago and we already have the first overheating reports (Sony had several overheating issues with different cameras over the years): “After 20 minutes of shooting That 1 Cameraguy experienced an overheating indicator in 80-degree weather after 20 minutes of shooting.: (SonyAddict) Here is the […]

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List of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Leica

Here is an updated list of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Leica that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet announced:

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What else is new?

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Sony’s presentation to investors

In a recent presentation to investors, Sony provided some additional information on their Imaging Products & Solutions Segment (see the full report “Sony IR Day 2017” here, additional information is available here):

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Topaz Labs has a new image editor called Topaz Studio

Next week Topaz Labs will officially release their new image editor called Topaz Studio. Topaz Studio has a set of free and paid adjustments – for more information, visit this page. For the next 4 days you can get the Pro Adjustment Pack for $99 when using coupon code “STUDIO”. This includes all 14 paid adjustments […]

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Sony a9 camera in stock everywhere

The new Sony a9 mirrorless full frame camera is currently in stock pretty much everywhere (Amazon, Adorama, B&H and Jessops, WEX in the UK). Sony either produced a massive amount of units for the launch today or nobody is really buying this camera. The Sony a9 manual can be downloaded here. Thinking of upgrading to the a9? Adorama offers up to 70% credit towards […]

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Venus Optics announced the world’s first GFX adapter for enlarging image circle of full frame lenses

Another interesting new product from Venus Optics: the world’s first lens adapter which can enlarge the image circle of full frame lenses for using on Fujifilm GFX-50S medium format camera:

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Windows version of Macphun Aurora HDR and Luminar photo editing software to be released soon

Macphun will release a Windows version of their Aurora HDR and Luminar photo editing software – the public beta of Luminar for PC will be available in July. Here are a few screenshots of the upcoming Macphun Luminar for Windows:

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Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof camera announced

The previously rumored Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof compact camera is now officially announced (available in black and orange). The US price is $276.95. Here are the technical specifications:

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