More on the net SE bankruptcy (the company behind Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch, Oprema Jena, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee Elbaflex & A. Schacht)

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2018


Since my original report on the bankruptcy of the German group net SE (they are behind the Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenau, Oprema Jena, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee Elbaflex and A. Schacht brands), I contacted the company with some questions but I have not received an answer yet. I do however have a report from somebody who was close to all the funding projects and net SE – here is the info I got:

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More Nikon rumors: Z6 & Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras, Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens, NIKONOS trademark

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2018

Breaking: Nikon Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras and three lenses coming on August 23rd, Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens to be announced later

The plot thickens: Nikon just registered the “NIKONOS” trademark

This is how the back of the Nikon mirrorless camera looks

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Updates on the rumored Canon full-frame mirrorless camera *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2018


We already have several teasers, leaks and rumors about the upcoming Nikon mirrorless camera. Here are the latest updates on the Canon full frame mirrorless camera:

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Nikon mirrorless camera: everything we know so far

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2018






Here is the latest recap on the upcoming Nikon mirrorless camera courtesy of NikonRumors:

Update – see this post for additional information on the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras and Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens.

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Olympus Q1 financial results: revenue from mirrorless cameras is down 11% YoY (plus the latest financial results from Nikon and Fuji)

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2018


Olympus published their first quarter financial results for the 2019 FY. Here are the details for their Imaging Business:

  • Revenue down 8% YoY following lower mirrorless camera sales as a result of intensified competition and supply delays stemming from production base reorganization.
  • Operating loss posted due to the recording of ¥5.0 billion in expenses for production system reforms.
  • Revenue from mirrorless cameras is down 11% YoY, revenue from compact cameras is down 12% YoY (click for larger view):


Just a reminder that Olympus together with Fuji, Panasonic and Ricoh combined have a 12.7% global market share according to the latest data.

Next are the latest financial results from Nikon and Fuji:

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Sigma will start shipping three more mirrorless lenses for Sony E-mount (14mm, 70mm and 135mm)

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2018


Today Sigma officially announced that they will start shipping three more mirrorless lenses for Sony E-mount:

Here are the other Sigma Art FE lenses:

The Sigma Art FE lenses are basically a combination of the existing DSLR lenses with an added/built-in Sigma MC-11 adapter – that’s why the lenses are so “long”:

 
Here is the press release:

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The best entry-level mirrorless APS-C camera (Fuji X-T100 vs. Sony a6000 vs. Canon M50)

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2018

DPReview TV published an interesting video comparing the best entry-level mirrorless APS-C cameras (Fuji X-T100 vs. Sony a6000 vs. Canon M50). Here is a recap of the results:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2018


The latest recap on what’s new:

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net SE, the company behind Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch, Oprema Jena, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee Elbaflex and A. Schacht filed for bankruptcy in Germany

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2018

Back in April, the German group net SE who is behind the Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenau, Oprema Jena, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee Elbaflex and A. Schacht brands and several successful crowdfunding projects, has applied for de-listing from the German stock exchange. This de-listing was effective July 2nd. More information is available on their website (in German):

Now fast forward to July 17th when net SE filed for bankruptcy.

Dr. Stefan Immes, their CEO, is said by their PR to have had a car accident “a few weeks ago“:

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

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2018


New eBay coupon valid for today only: 15% off with coupon code PRONTO15 for any tech purchase, including photo gear (up to $100 in savings).

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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