Here are some Sony rumors from Japan: new DSC-HX95/DSC-HX99 compact camera to be announced this week


A quick update on my post from yesterday about the lack of Sony rumors – Nokishita now reports that Sony will announce a new DSC-HX95 / DSC-HX99 compact camera on Sunday. The new model should be a replacement for the current Sony HX90 (pictured above). Here are the basic specs:

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Deal of the day: 15% off eBay coupon code (up to $100)


New eBay coupon valid for today only: 15% off with coupon code PREGAME15 (up to $100 in savings). How to redeem your coupon:

  1. Shop for eligible items. (See below for exclusions).
  2. Pay for your item by 10:00 Pacific Time on August 28, 2018
  3. Enter the Coupon code in the redemption code field: PREGAME15

If you are outside of the US – see Leon’s top comment on this post on how to apply the coupon code.

This deal is also valid for eBay Canada.


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Where are the Sony rumors?



Since the Nikon Z mirrorless system announcement, everyone is waiting to see how Sony will respond. There have not been any reliable rumors on what’s coming next from Sony (except the regular guesses: a7s III, a6700 cameras or maybe new 200-600mm and 24mm f/1.4 GM lenses). Today they announced the world’s toughest and fastest SD card and they also have a countdown timer on their website for an August 30th announcement, but that’s about it.

Btw, the big Sony deals are still live. More on those new memory cards:

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The new Phase One XF IQ4 camera system: 150MP for $55k


Phase One announced a new XF IQ4 camera system:

Press release:

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More Nikon Z mirrorless camera rumors


More Nikon Z mirrorless camera rumors:

Nikon is considering cheaper two-digit or three-digit Z mirrorless cameras in the future

Nikon executive on whether Nikon will release a pro model like the D5 in the Z-line: “Count on it!”

Other Nikon Z mirrorless camera updates:

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Where is Canon’s mirrorless camera?


Canon is rumored to announce three new lenses for Photokina:

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Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens



The previously rumored Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now officially announced (check US pricing, update: the US price is $398).

Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS lens specifications:

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This is the first picture of the upcoming Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens


Tamron will soon announce a new SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 full frame DSLR zoom lens – this will be a new version (G2) of the current SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD.

The Nikon mount will ship at the end of September, while the Canon mount will become available in October.

The old Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD model was announced in 2014 and released in 2015 and is currently $100 off.


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Panasonic LX100 vs. Panasonic LX100 II: what did change? (not much)


What is improved in the new Panasonic LX100 II camera compared the old LX100 model? The answer is “not much”, with the exception of the price: $597.99 vs. $997.99.

Ephotozine published a post comparing the old Panasonic LX100 with the new Panasonic LX100 II – the changes/upgrades are marked in red:

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The latest Nikon Z updates


The Nikon Z live panel discussion at B&H starts in 30 minutes (12:00 pm EDT). Here are the latest Nikon Z updates:

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