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Fuji announced a new Instax Mini 70 camera

Today Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini 70 camera ($139.95). Why? Because the Fuji Instax cameras are one of the best sellers on Amazon and the company reported a strong growth for that product line in their latest (2015) annual report: What’s new in the Instax Mini 70 camera:

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Firmware update ver.1.01 for Fuji X-A2 released

As previously reported, Fujifilm released firmware update ver.1.01 for the X-A2 camera with support for Windows 10. All remaining cameras in Fuji’s lineup will be updated by the end of December. The latest Fuji deals: X-T1o is now $100 | X-E2 kit is now $348 off | X-A2 kit is now $50 off | X-M1 is now $100 off

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23 Voigtlander VM cameras, lenses and accessories now discontinued

Cosina Japan officially discontinued multiple Voigtlander VM products: SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Asph II BESSA R2-M camera BESSA R3-M camera BESSA R4-M camera Camera case VC-5 Carrying strap (BK) Side grip VM Micro Four Thirds adapter F Micro Four Thirds adapter SC E-mount adapter 15mm viewfinder 21/25mm viewfinder 21/25mm viewfinder M silver 28mm viewfinder M […]

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The latest Canon rumors and patents

A quick update on the latest Canon rumors: New Canon EOS M mirrorless camera is rumored for October Two new lenses: EF-S mount version of the 22mm f/2 STM and a new EF 85mm f/1.8 IS Canon is working on a new EF 70-200mm L lens The Powershot G16 and S120 compact cameras are also rumored to […]

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Sony A7R II hands-on tests and reviews

After Digitalrev, The Camera Store also posted their Sony A7R II hands-on review and a comparison with the Canon 5Ds R camera (another comparison between both cameras can be found at focus-numerique):

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Cheaper GoPro announced: HERO+ with Wi-Fi for $199.99

GoPro announced announced a new cheaper HERO+ action camera with Wi-Fi for $199.99. Shipping will start on October 4, 2015. The key features of the new model are:

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New Sony a7 trade-in promotion

Sony has a new promotion where you can get up to $250 trade-in bonus towards the purchase of a7 series camera or full frame E-mount lens in addition to the value of your trade-in. Check out the details at Adorama and Amazon. This offer is valid from 9/27/2015 – 10/31/2015.

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New book: Photographer’s guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV

Alexander White published his new guide book for the Sony RX100 IV camera. Additional information on the Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV:

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Olympus has a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter

Back in June Olympus presented a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter that will most likely be used in the next MFT camera. Here is a comparison of the technical parameters between the new and previous sensor: Additional information:

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Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap. Three more new lenses are expected to be announced in the “2015 or later” timeframe:

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