Monthly Archives: April 2018

Fuji Instax SQ6 camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2018

Beach Camera leaked the upcoming Fuji Instax SQ6 camera (see cached page, PDF brochure available here):

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Offline for a few days

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2018

I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited internet connectivity. My coverage of the latest news and rumors could be delayed. You can always check our sister sites (FujiAddict, SonyAddict, 43addict) or some of the new Facebook groups (Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, Voigtlander, Zeiss) for some interesting discussions and photographs. The latest […]

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New Canon and Fuji savings in the US

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2018

Canon and Fuji have new promotions in the US – many instant rebates are increased and several cameras will get a free battery grip. Here are the details: New Fujifilm savings – up to $1,000 off New Canon savings – up to $650 off For more photography deals follow PhotogDeals on Facebook and Twitter

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DxO to release Nik Software Collection and DxO PhotoLab updates in June

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018

DxO issued an update on the Nik Software Collection and DxO PhotoLab release schedule while the company is under bankruptcy protection and is restructuring their business – new versions will be released in June, 2018:

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No, Panasonic will not produce a new SL full frame mirrorless camera for Leica in China

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018

As I reported a few days ago, there is a new Leica 1546 camera model registered in Asia that will have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and will use the same radio parts as the Panasonic TX2 and Panasonic GX7 cameras, as well as a new ACA-DC 16-E power adapter. The new Leica 1546 camera will be manufactured by Panasonic AVC […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018

Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on May 1st Confirmed: Leica M-D Typ 262 camera now discontinued New: Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set New Leica 1546 camera registered in Asia New Pentax Ricoh professional service started in Japan Ricoh FY2018/03 financial results Lexar XQD memory cards update Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware 1.20 […]

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens US pricing: $799 (£699 in the UK)

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2018

The US pricing for the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount was released today: $799 (£699 in the UK). For comparison, the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens costs $2,198. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H (WEX in the UK). Additional information:

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Rolleiflex Instant camera on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018

The next big photography related crowdfunded project on Kickstarter is for a new Rolleiflex Instant camera (fully funded in just a few hours). Technical specifications and camera’s buttons diagram:

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March CIPA report: the downturn continues

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March report. The downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2018, black: 2017, blue: 2016, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here: DSLR numbers: compared […]

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Irix lenses are now on sale

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018

Three Irix lenses are currently on sale in the US: Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lens: $425 ($50 off) Irix 11mm f/4 Firefly lens: $524.95 ($50 off) Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens: $649.95 ($125 off) Irix full frame DSLR lenses are available for Nikon, Canon and Pentax mount. The new discounts are now active also at Adorama […]

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