Update: the new Sony a7r III camera is expected to start shipping in early December

Just like Nikon and several other companies, Sony Japan released their regular "demand exceeding supply" memo for the new a7r III mirrorless camera that was supposed to start shipping on November 30th (Google translation):

"The order received from Tuesday, October 31, the digital single lens reflex camera "α 7 R III" has received orders exceeding our expectations greatly, and it is time to receive time to deliver goods I will. For reservations up to the release date it will be delivered in order by early December."

Sony a7R III preorder links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | WEX | Jessops | Park Camera.

Check out also Adorama's upgrade/trade-in program where you can get cash for your current camera or lens (you can get up to 70% credit that can be applied to purchase the Sony a7R III).

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Luminar 2018 for Mac & PC officially released (plus a $10 off coupon code)


Luminar 2018 for Mac & PC is now officially released. The latest version includes new filters powered by artificial intelligence, speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module, new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, real-time noise removal, new user interface, full support of pro options like layers, masks, blending modes and photo composites. A new DAM (Digital Asset Management) platform is coming in 2018.

If you missed the pre-order Luminar deal, you can still get $10 off with coupon code "PHOTORUMORS":


Top 10 Luminar 2018 features:

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Panasonic G9 will start shipping on January 25, the Leica Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 lens on December 14th


As I already reported last month, that the new Panasonic G9 MFT mirrorless camera will not start shipping before the end of the year. Panasonic Japan now lists the G9 shipping date as January 25th. The new Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 lens will start shipping on December 14th.

The next lens from Panasonic will be the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS

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Check out also the latest Panasonic rebates at B&H and Adorama.

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Technical drawings of not yet released Fuji mirrorless camera (Fuji X-A5?)


Fuji has at least two upcoming cameras that are expected to be announced in the next 1-3 months. The drawings of a not yet released Fuji mirrorless camera were recently submitted to the FCC. The camera will have a new communication module TYPE 1 FJ (wireless standard: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth). As FujiAddcit noted, this could be the Fuji X-A5 that is expected to replace the current X-A3 that was announced in August, 2016:

"Because the communication module differs from X-E3 (and FF 170002), it seems to be an illustration of FF 170003 registered in another certification body. Judging from strap fasteners and dial placement, it is the rumored X-A5"

Here is the side view:

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What else is new?

First indication that the Nikon D850 sensor could be made by TowerJazz

The new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens will be in stock this Friday

Additional Leica CL mirrorless camera information

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2017 Black Friday photography deals


The first 2017 Black Friday photography deals already started to appear online:

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The 2017 BCN camera rankings are out


The 2017 BCN camera rankings are out - the recap is: Canon is up, Sony and Nikon are down, Fuji is still missing, Olympus is #1 in mirrorless. Here are the details:

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The Pentax 645Z got a DxOMark score of 101


DxOMark officially published their test results of the Pentax 645Z medium format camera. Here is their conclusion:

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