The above images were taken from the leaked manual of the Sony RX100 replacement (update: the exact model name is DSC-RX100M2). The new camera will have a titling screen, hot shoe and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. The official announcement will be on June 27, 2013. On the same date Sony is also preparing to announce a new version of […]
Here is a list of all ongoing rebates and instant savings offered by the major camera and lens manufacturers:
The Phottix Mitros TTL flash for Canon is now available at the Phottix online store. Olympus poised to supply lens units to Sony as part of the deal that was reached last year: “The imaging sensor has already started to source from Sony to Olympus. And the lens and lens units will start to source from […]
Rokinon showed the first pictures of their 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens for Sony E-mount on Facebook (see also the video). The MSRP will be $299, release in July 2013. Last year Tokina announced a similar lens for Micro Four Thirds ($299), while Kenko’s version is 400mm f/8 and is available in various mounts ($250 – $265).
It looks like Sony is trying to move some products before the beginning of the summer with their latest instant savings. Those offers are valid in the US until May 31, 2013: Sony NEX-3n with 16-50mm lens for $448 ($50 off, free shipping, 2% in rewards, free DVD). Sony NEX-5R body for $498 ($150 off, […]
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts are already shipping in the US and are currently in stock. Fujifilm released new firmware updates for the X-E1 and X-Pro 1 cameras which improves the AF performance of the new 55-200mm lens. Topaz labs released new Photoshop plugin called Clarity.
Rumors posted on xitek.com point to a new Sony RX200 compact camera that will be announced in the first week of June, 2013 as a replacement of the very popular RX100 model. The RX200 will have an improved 28-140mm f/1.4-2.2 lens (compared to the current 29-105mm f/1.8-4.9) and an unique built-in pop-up viewfinder (similar to the pop-up flash). Definitely an interesting development […]
The new Zeiss Touit lenses are now available for pre-order: Fujifilm X mount Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Sony NEX mount Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Touit
The Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens will start shipping on May 2nd, the Samyang version is scheduled to be released on May 15th. Shipments of the Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner ($1,999.99) are temporary put on hold due to a faulty component. The Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA lens is delayed till […]
The current Sony (up to $400 off), Canon (up to $500 off) and Nikon (up to $550 off) instant rebates are set to expire this weekend (April 27, 2013). Today Adorama started offering 6% in rewards on selected Nikon, Sony and Canon cameras and lenses. The promo will run from 04/24/13 through 05/01/13.
