Ricoh probably realized that the updates they introduced in their latest GRII camera (only Wi-Fi, NFC, upgraded AWB and wireless flash sync) do not justify the $200+ price increase over the previous version. The new Ricoh GR II now costs $696.95, or $100 less than the intro price at B&H and Adorama (Amazon still has the old price).
Interestingly, the price of the previous GR version went up from $579 to $599... I am not sure if this was dictated by Ricoh or by the retailers.
GoPro announced their smallest action camera to date - the new Hero 4 ($399.99) is 50% smaller and 40% lighter. Here are technical specifications:
Full press release:
Schneider-Kreuznach will not produce the Micro Four Thirds lenses they introduced during the 2012 Photokina show (Super-Angulon 14mm f/2.0, Xenon 30mm f/1.4 and Makro-Symmar 60mm f/2.4).
Read the official press-release from Schneider-Kreuznach here:
NL reports that Canon will have a new product announcement on August 14th, 2015. Rumored are a new camera and two lenses.
→ Canon filed a patent for a EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and EF-S 15-105mm f/2.8-5.6 STM lenses.
→ Tamron has a patent for a new 24mm f/2 VC full frame lens designed for DSLR cameras.
→ Price drop: the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera is now $935.24 (the K-3 is $749).
→ Expires today: $300 off on the Sony a7 mirrorless camera.
→ The Sony RX100 MIV camera is now shipping and is currently in stock. The camera manual can be downloaded here.
→ The Panasonic Lumix CM1 camera and smartphone with 4k video is now available.
→ Firmware update version 1.02 for the Pentax K-S2 is now available.
→ Firmware update version 1.11 for the Samsung NX3000 is now available.
→ The new Zeiss Batis lenses are expected to start shipping on July 17th according to B&H's product listings.
→ Zeiss Touit lenses are now up to $300 off.
→ The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 macro lens is now available for pre-order at B&H is different mounts.
→ The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro lens is now in stock.
→ Think Tank Photo released two new backpacks: Trifecta 10 is designed for DSLR systems, while the Trifecta 8 is designed for mirrorless systems.
→ The Sigma instant rebate for the 10-20mm f/3.5 and the 17-50mm f/2.8 lenses increased from $150 to $200. There is also a new $50 rebate on the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens.
MindShift Gear released their first three outdoor photography backpacks specifically designed to carry large lenses and to comply with airline carry on requirements. The FirstLight packs come in three sizes, so you can carry anything from a 70-200 to a 600mm:
The Indonesian Communication Agency has a new listing on their website for a Olympus E-M10 Mark II camera that will be a replacement for the current E-M10 version. The official announcement should be in 30-90 days. The new camera will be produced in Vietnam.
Via Digicame-info
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