Casio to announce a new Exilim EX-ZR1800 camera


Casio will soon announce a new Exilim EX-ZR1800 camera that will be available in gold, black and blue and will have minor upgrades from the ZR1700.

For 2016 Casio has the #3 spot in Japan in the compact camera category after Canon and Nikon.

Update: the camera is now officially announced in Japan.

Source: Nokishita

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This is the new Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera

This is the new Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera:



Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera info:

  • Color: black / silver
  • Available in body only, 15-45mm lens kit, 18-150mm lens kit and double zoom lens kit
  • SKU: 1724C001 (black), 1725C001 (silver)

Canon will also announce a new Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens and EVF-DC2 viewfinder:


Additional EOS M6 pictures:

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Deal of the day: X-Rite ColorMunki now $79 off


The X-Rite ColorMunki Limited Edition Pink monitor/display calibration system is currently $79 or 44% off (offer expires on February 12th)

With the Limited Edition Pink for the Cure - X-rite will donate 20% of your purchase to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Check out also the new WPPI specials at B&H and Adorama.

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First pictures of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens and EVF-DC2

This is the first leaked picture of the previously rumored Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens:


Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens specs:

  • Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Minumum shooting distance: 0.25 m
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Size: 66.5 x 61.8 mm
  • Weight: 215 g

This is the new Canon EVF-DC2 viewfinder:

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Just announced: Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.8 lenses, HVL-F45RM flash


For the WPPI show Sony announced two new lenses and a new wireless radio flash:

Additional information (MTF charts, lens design):

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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 and 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lenses announced



The previously rumored Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 ($1,299) and 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD ($499) DSLR lenses are now officially announced. Additional information, including MTF charts, detailed technical specifications and press releases can be found over at NikonRumors.

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Panasonic GH5 camera delayed because of too many pre-orders, first unboxing videos posted online

Panasonic Japan issued the now already standard warning that the GH5 shipments will be delayed because of the large amount of pre-orders. The Panasonic GH5 camera was first introduced at Photokina last year, while pre-orders opened in early January. The new US shipping date is now listed as March 30th at B&H and Adorama.

Here are two Panasonic GH5 unboxing videos and a high ISO video test:

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Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens announced

The teaser I reported about over the weekend was for a new Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens - now officially announced:

  • Ultra Wide Angle in 94.8°
  • Aspherical Lens
  • Designed for Films – 114mm Front Size, High-durability, FFG, Declicked Aperture
  • Circular aperture with 11 blades
  • Smooth Focus Ring
  • Shipping will start in March 2017, the price is €2,200 (check US pricing)

Press release:

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