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Ricoh Theta SC camera registered in Russia

Ricoh Theta SC camera specifications leaked online

Leica may “skip” the X Vario

New MS Optics Apoqualia-G 28mm f/2 lens for Leica M mount

Novoflex Canon EOS EF lens to Leica SL (Typ 601) AF adapter review

Iridient 3.1.1 Now With Full Fujifilm X-T2 Support

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Deal of the day: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for $679

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The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary zoom lens is now on sale for $679 on eBay with free shipping and available for all three mounts:

This is a new low price, the regular price of this lens is $989.

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Is Samyang behind the Irix lens brand?

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Irix lenses started in March this year with a teaser and now they already have several lenses in their line-up. On their website, the Irix is described as "Swiss precision and Korean ingenious solutions that make a powerful mix". There have been some speculations online that Samyang could be behind the Irix brand and I may now have the proof to back up this statement: the Facebook page of Samyang in Spain was recently changed to Irix Spain:

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Hasselblad X1D shipment delayed again

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The shipment of the Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera is delayed again till the end of November according to German Profifoto. In the US B&H now shows the shipping date as December 1st:

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Hasselblad's CEO Perry Oosting issued this statement regarding the delay:

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Kodak smartphone rumored to be announced on October 20th

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Kodak is rumored to announce a new smartphone on October 20th. As the website Ubergizmo noted, the big button on the leaked picture/teaser could be a dedicated shutter release:

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Sony a6500 mirrorless camera announced

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The Sony a6500 mirrorless camera is now officially announced with the world’s fastest AF speed and highest humber of AF points with in-camera 5-axis image stabilization, touchscreen with AF operation and 24.2 MP Exmor CMOS APS-C sensor. Check US pricing and availability. See full press release and this blog post for more info, here are the main specs:

Update: the camera is now available for pre-order.

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Sony RX100 V camera announced (update: now available for pre-order)

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The Sony RX100 V camera is now officially announced with the world’s fastest AF speed, world’s most AF points and world’s fastest continuous shooting for a compact camera. Check US pricing and availability. See full press release for more info, here are the main specs:

Update: the camera is now available for pre-order. Check also the optional underwater housing.

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Sony a6500 and RX100 V cameras to be announced next

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Sony will soon announce two new cameras:

  • Sony a6500 mirrorless camera with 5 axis stabilization (replacement for the a6300 model)
  • Sony RX100 V compact camera (replacement for the RX100 IV model)

I expect the official announcement to be before the Photo Plus show in New York (October 20th- 22nd).

Update: bot cameras are now officially announced, see this and this post.

Via Nokishita

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