Firmware update ver.1.01 for Fuji X-A2 released

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As previously reported, Fujifilm released firmware update ver.1.01 for the X-A2 camera with support for Windows 10. All remaining cameras in Fuji’s lineup will be updated by the end of December.

The latest Fuji deals: X-T1o is now $100 | X-E2 kit is now $348 off | X-A2 kit is now $50 off | X-M1 is now $100 off

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23 Voigtlander VM cameras, lenses and accessories now discontinued

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Cosina Japan officially discontinued multiple Voigtlander VM products:

Via LeicaRumors.com

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The latest Canon rumors and patents

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A quick update on the latest Canon rumors:

  • New Canon EOS M mirrorless camera is rumored for October
  • Two new lenses: EF-S mount version of the 22mm f/2 STM and a new EF 85mm f/1.8 IS
  • Canon is working on a new EF 70-200mm L lens
  • The Powershot G16 and S120 compact cameras are also rumored to be replaced in October

Oh, and Canon is not acquiring Sigma and there were never talks about such acquisition. There is also no color top LCD screen coming to Canon DSLR cameras – just some of the latest bogus rumors reported on the Web. How do I know? I received the exact same rumors for Nikon…

The latest Canon patents:

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Sony A7R II hands-on tests and reviews

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After Digitalrev, The Camera Store also posted their Sony A7R II hands-on review and a comparison with the Canon 5Ds R camera (another comparison between both cameras can be found at focus-numerique):

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Cheaper GoPro announced: HERO+ with Wi-Fi for $199.99

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GoPro announced announced a new cheaper HERO+ action camera with Wi-Fi for $199.99. Shipping will start on October 4, 2015. The key features of the new model are:

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New Sony a7 trade-in promotion

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Sony has a new promotion where you can get up to $250 trade-in bonus towards the purchase of a7 series camera or full frame E-mount lens in addition to the value of your trade-in. Check out the details at Adorama and Amazon. This offer is valid from 9/27/2015 – 10/31/2015.

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New book: Photographer’s guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV

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Alexander White published his new guide book for the Sony RX100 IV camera. Additional information on the Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 IV:

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Olympus has a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter

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Back in June Olympus presented a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter that will most likely be used in the next MFT camera. Here is a comparison of the technical parameters between the new and previous sensor:

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Additional information:

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Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

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Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap. Three more new lenses are expected to be announced in the “2015 or later” timeframe:

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Samsung denies rumors of shutting down camera business

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Samsung issued an official statement denying the rumors that they are going to shut down their camera business:

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