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Sony RX1R II camera hands-on field test (video)

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2016

The Camera Store published a hands-on field test video of the Sony RX1R II compact full frame camera.

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Sony issued an advisory for the RX1R II camera

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2016

Sony issued an advisory for the latest RX1R II model ($3,298) – some cameras “may produce image files with unwanted light” (serial numbers from 6310198 to 6311127):

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

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

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

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2016

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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List of upcoming Panasonic products, announcement tomorrow?

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2016

Here is the full list of new Panasonic cameras and lenses that are expected to be announced in Japan tomorrow, January 19th. Pictured above is the new DMC-CM10 – replacement of the already discounted CM1 model: Update: all the mentioned products are now officially announced.

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