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What else is new? [weekend digest]

DigitalRev have listed the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens as discontinued. Fotodiox announced the Pro WonderBurst NEX radio flash trigger for Sony NEX cameras that look identical to the Allacax solution I covered few months ago. The SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 35mm T0.95 lens will be available in early 2013. The production […]

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Impress magazine 2013 predictions: new Foveon, X-Trans sensors, NEX camera, all full frame

Every year the Japanese magazine Impress published their predictions on what product they expect the major camera manufacturers to introduce in the upcoming year (you can see their 2012 predictions here). Here is a recap of their 2013 prognosis (PDF file):

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First sample images from the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 lens

Brandon Remler published several sample images taken with the new Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 lens ($899.95) that was initially delayed and is expected to start shipping in early January, 2013. In addition to the 14mm wide angle lens, Fujifilm is expected to introduce five more XF lenses next year. Here is some technical information on […]

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Fujifilm XF1 and X10 win 2013 iF Product Design Award

Fujifilm won the 2013 iF Product Design Award for their XF1 and X10 cameras:

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Rumor: Fuji X200 with X-Trans sensor coming in early 2013

Fuji X200 with X-Tran sensor

The online f11 magazine published a review of the Fuji X-E1 which included also a statement that the Fuji X200 will have X-Tran sensor and will be released in early 2013 (probably during the CES show in January or the CP+ show in February). The author of the article Tony Bridge is sponsored by Fujifilm, which gives even […]

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The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens delayed till January

Fujifilm officially announced a delay for the XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens ($899.95) because of priority given to the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens production that comes in a kit with their latest X-E1 mirrorless camera. The new delivery date is January 19th, 2013 (Google translation):

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Fuji X-E1 + 18-55mm lens kits now shipping in the US

Several readers emailed me that their Fuji X-E with 18-55mm lens kit orders are now shipping in the US: For current availability, check Amazon, B&H and Adorama (all out of stock at the time of this post).

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Fuji X-Pro1 camera with a lens is now $600 off

As previously reported, the price of the Fuji X-Pro1 mirrorless camera dropped by $300 today. You can save another $300 if you purchase the body with a 18mm or 35mm XF lens. The new pricing is already available on Amazon and B&H.  

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Black Friday deals: free shipping on all ThinkTankPhoto bags and $300 price drop on the Fuji X-Pro1 camera

Think Tank Photo have just announced that for the first time in their history they are offering free FedEx Ground Shipping on all of their gear. This special holiday offer runs through December 31, 2012. Think Tank is also releasing a whole new slate of gear, including the Airport Navigator, the photography industry’s first rolling […]

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Fuji X-E1 body now shipping in the US, zoom lens kit still MIA

The Fuji X-E1 mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon. The X-E1 kit that contains the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 zoom lens is now available in Europe, but not yet in the US. There are also no signs of the new XF 14mm f/2.8 R ultra wide-angle lens. Here […]

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