
This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

Fujifilm Japan now lists the Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T10 mirrorless cameras as discontinued. The X-T1 was announced in January 2014, the X-T10 camera was announced in May 2015. Both X-T1 and X-T10 models are still available for sale for $1,299 and $799 (no significants discounts yet). Here is the full list of discontinued Fuji cameras and lenses (updated from last […]

→ Sigma announced pricing and availability of their new 14mm T2 FF and 135mm T2 FF cine prime lenses: $4,999.00 USD each, shipping will begin late July. → New ALPA Macro Switar 5.6/105mm lens announced: this is a high-performance lens for image scales of 1:4 to 4:1 where you can optimize the specific image scale […]

→ After we had several new lenses introduced last week (Zeiss, Tamron, Sigma), we are getting ready for Canon’s big announcement next week – expect a new 6D Mark II, Rebel SL2 DSLR cameras and maybe a new EOS M mirrorless camera. → Sample photos from the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens be […]

Fujifilm published their Revised Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2017 after the company’s stock took a nose dive because of reported accounting problems: “Although sales in areas such as electronic imaging field of the optical device and electronic imaging business have increased, our sales and operating income has decreased due to […]

Reuters reports that Fujifilm’s shares fell after media reports of accounting problems found in Australia and Japan: “Accounting problems have been found at Fuji Xerox Australia and in Japan, the business daily Nikkei said citing a source. Losses could reach 30 billion yen to 50 billion yen ($272 million to $453 million), Nikkei added. Fujifilm had […]