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World first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter to be announced from KIPON next week

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

Kipon just informed me that next week (at the CP+ show) they will announce the world’s first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter:

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Ricoh GR III camera announced, pre-orders now open

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

The Ricoh GR III camera is now officially announced. For a more detailed coverage, check PentaxRumors.com (see what’s new and the GR III accessories). Ricoh GR III pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Park Camera | Amazon (see also the new GR III accessories). Additional pictures:

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Interview with Olympus on the new E-M1X camera

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

DC Watch published their interview with Olympus executives on the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera. Here is the recap from 43addict:

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Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh G900 cameras additional information

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

Some additional information on the upcoming Ricoh WG-6 (replacement for the WG-50) and Ricoh G900 (replacement for the G800) compact cameras that will be announced tomorrow together with the new GR III:

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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens patented by Sigma?

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

Sigma filed patent P2019-23693A that appears to be for the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens – see this comparison:

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Somebody in Thailand bought a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

A member of the Sony Alpha Club Thailand purchased a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body. A very strange “mistake” given the fact that the new a6400 camera is not even shipping yet (shipping will start on February 28th). Manufacturers are known for disguising new cameras in old bodies in order to test them […]

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Ricoh GR III camera to be announced tomorrow, US price: $899.95

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

From PentaxRumors: the new Ricoh GR III camera will be announced tomorrow at 5pm. Shipments in the US are expected in mid-March. The US price will be $899.95 (the GR II model is currently selling for $500). From Nokishita: Ricoh is also expected to announce two other new compact cameras. There is also a new Ricoh R02020 digital camera […]

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Confirmed: Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II camera to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

Nokishita confirmed that the previously rumored Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II camera will be announced soon (replacement for the current Canon PowerShot G5 X model). The new model was recently registered online under the code name PC 2355. The product SKU is 3070C001. The rumored specifications are:

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Tamron announces the development of three new lenses – two full-frame DSLRs and one full-frame mirrorless

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

Tamron announces the development of three new lenses – two for full-frame DSLRs and one for full-frame mirrorless cameras (previously reported here): Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) for Canon & Nikon Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) for Canon & Nikon Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) for […]

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts to be announced on February 22nd

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

Tokina will officially announce a new Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts on February 22nd. This lens was initially displayed at the 2018 Photokina show. This will be the second Opera DSLR lens for Tokina after the 50mm f/1.4 FF. Update #1 – The expected release date is […]

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