Sigma to announce mount conversion services on Thursday

Sigma-Poland-teaser

Few days ago PhotoRumors broke the news about a new upcoming announcement from Sigma. As some of the commenters already mentioned, on Thursday Sigma will announce a new mount conversion service. This will be a free service from Sigma where you will be able to send your Sigma lens and convert to any of the available mounts.

Update: the mount replacement service might be free, but you will still have to pay for the shipping and handling to Japan.

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Canon press event scheduled for August 21st

Canon-Media-Press-Event-August

Canon has scheduled a press event for August 21st, 2013. Some of the possible products that could be announced on that date are: new EOS M mirrorless cameras, Canon EOS 7D Mark II or the rumored 75MP Canon 1 series camera.

Via Photographybay

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Panasonic GX7 images and specifications leaked

Panasonic GX7 camera back Panasonic GX7 camera front
Panasonic GX7 camera top

Here are the detailed technical specifications of the upcoming Panasonic GX7 camera:

  • 90 degrees tiltable 2.76 million dots EVF
  • 16MP Digital Live MOS sensor
  • Full HD, 1920x1080/60p videos
  • Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000
  • Highest ISO sensitivity: 25600
  • 22 creative filters/modes
  • Panorama mode
  • Silent mode
  • In-body image stabilization
  • Focus peaking
  • NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Tiltable 3.0" 1.04 million dots LCD screen
  • Magnesium alloy body

Another picture of the tiltable EVF:

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Several new cameras are now shipping

Sony-RX1r
Sony RX1r is currently in stock a Adorama.

Sony-RX100MII-camera
Sony RX100MII is in stock at Adorama and Amazon.

Ricoh-GR-camera
B&H will receive their next shipment of Ricoh GR cameras on August 1st (Thursday). Check also the new Pentax Ricoh GR Brand Ambassador website.

Fuji-X100s-camera
Fuji X100s: Amazon expects the camera to start shipping in 3-6 weeks.

Black_Fujifilm-X-M1-mirrorless-camera
Fuji X-M1 is now in stock at Amazon. The new Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 lens is also currently in stock.
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Sigma rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens next year

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Sigma is rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens. The lens is expected to be released next year during the 2014 Photokina show in Germany. The new lens will be priced below the Canon's 24-70 f/2.8 ($2,299).

Update: here is a mockup of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM full frame lens by fotospekter.si:

Sigma-24-70mm-f2-OS-HSM-full-frame-lens

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The Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera is delayed

Kodak S1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

Amateurphotographer reports that the Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera produced by JK Imaging will be delayed. The official release was scheduled for Q3 of 2013.

Kodak-AZ521-super-zoom-camera

The Kodak AZ521 super zoom camera (also produced by JK Imaging) should now be available in the UK for £249.99 (around $380). Here are the specs:

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Deal of the day: Fuji X100 for $899

Fuji-X100-sale

Adorama is currently selling the Fuji X100 camera for $899 (see reviews here and here). The original price was $1199 ($300 off).

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Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera registered by Taiwan Radio Research Agency

Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera registered by Korean Radio Research Agency

Similar to the Fuji X-A1, the Taiwan Radio Research Agency also has a registration for a Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera. No technical specifications are available at that point.

Via Digicame-info

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