Monthly Archives: January 2022

Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements, and fixes – here is the full change-log (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off):

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The 2022 BCN awards are out (camera market share in Japanese retail stores)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

The 2022 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):

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Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Today Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF super-tele lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, T-mount (via an adapter, pre-orders coming soon at B&H):

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Ricoh USA issued a correction on the Japanese press release about the company no longer mass-producing cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Ricoh Americas contacted me with a clarification on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan. The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market […]

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Canon is shutting down a major camera factory in China, returning to domestic production citing “facing unprecedented difficulties”

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

Canon is shutdowns a major camera factory in China (Zhuhai factory) citing “facing unprecedented difficulties” and returning to domestic production:

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Ricoh announces major restructuring of their camera business (Imaging Division)

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

Ricoh will be implementing several major new strategies for their Imaging Division on April 1st:

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The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month (February 22-27) and the first scheduled presentations are already listed on their website. As you can imagine, all Japanese companies will be present and we will probably see several new product announcements:

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