GoPro confirmed on their Facebook page the previous rumors about a new Hero 3 camera. The official announcement will be tonight. The new version is expected to be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Stay tuned for detailed coverage in few hours.
The Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera is now shipping in Europe – see the above unboxing video from PCH located in Brussels.
In the US, the X-E1 is expected to start shipping on November 10th, 2012.
According to the latest rumors, the new GoPro Hero 3 camera will be announced this week. As previously reported, the new model will be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.
GoPro recently announced a new iPhone app – I am pretty sure the new Hero 3 will be directly connectable to the iPhone.
Rockynook has a new book: “Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1” that is currently available for pre-order on Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Amazon France and Amazon Japan. The expected release date is December 28, 2012. Here is the book’s description taken from the publisher’s website:
Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 provides a wealth of experienced-based information and insights for owners of the new X-Pro 1 camera. Readers will learn about the features and capabilities of the X-Pro 1 and will discover numerous tips and tricks for how to maximize its potential.
With the X-Pro 1, Fujifilm released the first mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. The successful combination of high-end retro design and state-of-the-art digital camera technology, originally seen in the X100 viewfinder camera, has been pushed even further to achieve this interchangeable-lens camera. The X-Pro 1 offers three FUJINON interchangeable lenses.
Another interesting find is the book “Exposure: Inside the Olympus Scandal: How I Went from CEO to Whistleblower” written by the former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford on the recent Olympus scandal. The book is expected to start shipping on November 27 and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Amazon France and Amazon Japan. Books description:
The Stow-Away lens cap holder project on Kickstarter offers an accessory for SLR cameras that attaches to the tripod mount and holds your lens caps (varying from 52mm to 72mm in size) while shooting:
With all the new camera announcements at the 2012 Photokina show, many manufacturers and retailers are clearing their inventory and making space for the new models. After the Nikon 1 V1 for $399 and Olympus E-PL1 for $139.95 deals, today you can get a discount on the black Fuji X100 and a GF3 for the price of a point and shoot camera:
For more deals, check the specials, overstock and rebate sections at Adorama.
Hasselblad opened a new design centre in Italy following their new strategy “to gain market share in new consumer segments with products that boast exceptional design and engineering“. The first product designed in Italy was the Lunar mirrorless camera.
The upcoming high MP DSLR camera from Canon will probably be called EOS-1S and is expected to be priced around $9,000.
The Canon 7D Mk2 is rumored to be announced in January at the CP+ show in Japan (beginning of February, 2013) or during the PMA/CES show (early January 2013).
