Fuji to release new X-A2 camera and two XC lenses in addition to compact cameras at CP+

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2015

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Here is an updated list on the previously rumored Fuji cameras and lenses that will be announced during the CP+ show next month:

Lenses:

  • Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II lens
  • Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II lens

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Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC and 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2015

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Samyang officially announced the 135mm f/2 ED UMC lens that leaked on eBay few days ago. There is also a new 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC cine lens. The eBay price is $579.99 (currently there is a listing only for the Canon version).

Update: B&H now has the new Samyang lens listed on their website for $549. The cinema version is priced at $599. Adorama is also taking pre-orders.

Update: some sample images taken with the new lens can be found here.

Additional coverage after the break.

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What else is new

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2015

→ The Fuji X100s camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H. Few pieces are still available for sale on Amazon at discounted prices.

→ B&H now carries Yongnuo products.

→ Sigma announced that their LCD viewfinder LVF-01 will start shipping in January, 2015. B&H is already taking pre-orders.

→ Toshiba launched the world's first SDHC memory card with built-in NFC.

→ Kodak announced their new IM5 Android-based smartphone.

→ Nauticam announced underwater housing for the Canon G7X camera.

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Incoming: new Fuji XQ2 camera

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2015

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In addition to the compact cameras I mentioned yesterday, Fuji will also announce a new XQ2 model according to a recent filing with the Chinese government MIIT website (see above screenshot). The new XQ2 will be a replacement for the current XQ1 camera.

Via Digicame-info

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Sony showed (again) prototypes of their upcoming FE full frame lenses at CES

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2015

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During the 2015 CES Sony again showed prototypes of their upcoming FE full frame lenses that were announced during Photokina (see this and this post for more information). Here are few additional pictures of the prototype lenses:

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Samyang/Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED Aspherical full frame lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2015

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The new Samyang/Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED Aspherical full frame lens leaked on this eBay listing which contains several pictures and some basic specifications:

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New Fuji FinePix cameras coming for CP+: XP80, S9800, S9900W, XP81, XP85, S9950W, S9850 and S9750

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2015

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The Russian website novocert.ru has several listings for the new Fuji point and shoot cameras that will be announced at the CP+ show in Japan next month:

There are no listings for any mirrorless models.

Via Digicame-info

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Canon planing to move camera manufacturing back to Japan

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2015

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With the falling yen, Canon is planning to move copier, camera and printer manufacturing back to Japan:

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