What else is new? (smart watch with 41MP camera, new RED store, Ilford Imaging goes bankrupt)

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→ This upcoming Hyetis Crossbow swiss mechanical smartwatch will have a built-in 41MP camera…

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→ RED is opening a new store in New York City.

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→ Ilford Imaging Switzerland (maker of photo inkjet paper) has declared itself insolvent after the last potential investor pulled out.

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Fujifilm to release new firmware updates for X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2 and X100s cameras in December

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Fuji is probably the best camera company today when it comes to firmware upgrades. Recently they even released a firmware update for the X100 that is no longer in production. Today Fujifilm announced that they will be releasing new firmware updates for their X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2 and X100s models in December:

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New Sony teaser for December 4

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Sony Korea has a new teaser on their website for something new (most likely a lens according to the picture) that is coming on December 4, 2013.

Via Dicahub

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What else is new?

Fisheye lens for Fujifilm X mount
→ A new TFX-02 12mm f/7.4 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X mount was announced in Japan (¥25,000, around $250). The dimensions are: 65 × 58.5mm, weight: 220g.

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Sony a7 now in stock

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The Sony a7 full frame mirrorless camera is currently shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. The a7r version (no AA filter) is in stock in Europe (Fotohanskeuzekamp) and is expected to start shipping in the US on December 1st.

The new Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS E-mount lens is also in stock.

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Cyber Monday photo deals *UPDATED*

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Cyber Monday deals at Amazon.

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Cyber Monday deals at B&H.

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Cyber Monday deals at Adorama.

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eBay Cyber Monday camera deals.

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Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy.

More after the jump:

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The latest Canon rumors

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The latest Canon rumors:

  • A new new Canon EOS-1 camera is expected in 2014. No big surprise here since Nikon is also rumored to be coming up with a new D4 DSLR.
  • The replacement of the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS lens is rumored to be tested at the Sochi Olympics games in February, 2014 and may be announced shortly before or after the games.
  • New PowerShot cameras will be announced during the 2014 CES show in January.
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What else is new?

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→ Lytro raised $40 million in funding to expand the picture revolution for their their light field cameras.

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→ New: Looxcie 3 wearable camera (more info available here).
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→ Think Tank Photo announced new Retrospective laptop bags available in 13″ and 15″ sizes, three color options and either sand-washed 100% premium cotton canvas or polyspun.

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All Samyang lenses will be available in Fuji X-mount

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Few months ago I reported that Samyang will start producing lenses for Fuji mirrorless cameras. In a recent Facebook comment Samyang Asia confirmed that all of their lenses will be available with Fuji X-mount in the future.

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Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition camera now shipping

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The Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition DSLRE camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H.

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