The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 camera is currently on sale at B&H for $1,695 (with free expedited shipping):
The Sony RX1 also comes with free Sony FDA-V1K OVF, 32GB SDHC memory card and Lowepro Adventura SH 100 II shoulder bag (total value of free accessories: $627.94):
The RX1 is still listed for $2,299.00 at Adorama and Amazon (the original price at launch was $2,799.99).
Today Panasonic announced one new MTF lens, two compact cameras and one camera-phone in Japan:
Additional info on the new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens:
There are already several new products announcements scheduled in the upcoming days and weeks ahead of the CP+ show in Japan (February 25-28):
Here is the full list of new Panasonic cameras and lenses that are expected to be announced in Japan tomorrow, January 19th. Pictured above is the new DMC-CM10 – replacement of the already discounted CM1 model:
Update: all the mentioned products are now officially announced.
Macphun released a major update v1.2 to their Aurora HDR Pro software. The new version brings support for Photos for Mac extensions, better RAW file handling for a variety of cameras and improved performance when used as a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop:
There are also few new Macphun deals (all end 1/31/16):
Buy Aurora HDR photo editor for Mac for $99 and get free bonuses
Get Focus CK absolutely free (a $59.99 value)
The black and white photo editing app Tonality CK for Mac is now 50% off
How the Fuji X-Pro2 camera is made
Via Photography Blog
Two other interesting Fuji stories (in case you missed my tweet from three days ago) – the company is “conducting research and testing” on medium format sensors, but for now there are no plans for a medium format digital camera:
→ Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera tested at DxOMark
→ Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic lens launched as a separate item, available for pre-order.
→ Many brands are increasing their prices in Canada as a result of the week Canadian dollar (the Canadian dollar has fallen 15% in the last six months). I was told that Tamron is the next company to announce a price increase in Canada.
A reader sent me some very interesting information on the new Fuji X-Pro2 camera ($1,699.95):
Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week. The basic camera specs can be found here:
