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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.

For more photography deals, follow @PhotogDeals on Facebook or Twitter.

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Nikon mirrorless camera compared with the Nikon D850, Fuji GFX and Sony a7III

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2018

Nikon mirrorless camera compared with the Nikon D850, Fuji GFX and Sony a7III:

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Canon registered a new compact camera (PC2357)

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2018

Canon registered a new compact camera under the code name PC2357 – we will have more details by next week (via Nokishita).

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Lensbaby Sol 45mm and 22mm f/3.5 lenses with selective focus announced

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2018

The Lensbaby teaser I reported about two weeks ago was about two new selective focus lenses that were officially announced today: the Sol 45 and Sol 22 (45mm f/3.5 and 22mm f/3.5):

Related videos (see also the report from B&H):

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Three new GoPro products expected later this year (+ first leaked pictures of the GoPro Hero7 Black camera)

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2018

During the latest call to shareholders for the Q2/2018 financial results, GoPro’s CEO Nick Woodman confirmed that they are planning to release three new products later this year without providing any additional details.

I already reported that a new GoPro Hero7 Black camera was registered online and we now already have the first leaked pictures – see above (looks very similar to the current GoPro Hero6).

Here is a quick recap of GoPro’s Q2/2018 financial results:

Revenue is up ($283 Million, up 40%)
Market share grows internationally
The new GoPro Fusion camera captured 48% of the spherical camera market in the US
GoPro is the #1 selling camera in North America for the 18th straight quarter

Additional GoPro Q2/2018 financial information:

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Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens announced

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2018

The rumored Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD full frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon cameras is now officially announced. The US price is $599 (pre-order: B&H, Adorama, WEX). The lens will not be available for Sony A-mount.

Specifications and additional information:

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New Sony deals: get up to $300 trade-in bonus + new Sony lens rebates

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2018

Check out the new Sony deals where you can get up to $300 trade-in bonus + new Sony lens rebates (these specials end on September 9th):

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