Canon explains the benefits of using a large mirrorless mount for the new EOS R system



DC. Watch publish a long article based on a presentation form Canon on the benefits of using a large mirrorless mount for the new EOS R system:

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Topaz Labs 2018 holiday sale now live


The Topaz Labs holiday sale promotion is now live - here are the details:

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New Olympus lens IM014 registered online


Nokishita reports that a new, not-yet-announced Olympus lens was registered in Russia:


Olympus is rumored to announce a new high-end Olympus E-M1X MFT camera. A list of registered but not yet officially announced cameras can be found here - here are the Olympus related listings:

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Shoten announced two new L-mount adapters (LM – LSL and LR – LSL)



Shoten announced two new L-mount adapters: LM-LSL (Leica M-mount lens to Leica L-mount) and LR-LSL (Leica R-mount lens to Leica L-mount). Some additional information (Google translation):

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First pictures of the rumored Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera




Pictures of a new Canon PC2366 compact camera leaked online. This could be the rumored PowerShot G7 X Mark III that will replace the current Mark II version. Here is what we know:

  • Digital camera
  • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed (with a new type of radio component WM 601)
  • Battery: Canon NB-13L
  • Color: Black / Silver
  • Lens: 8.8-36.8 mm f/1.8 - 2.8

Additional pictures of the black version:

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An Olympus full-frame? “HECK no…” (new Olympus interview)


In a recent interview with Imaging Resource, Aki Murata (Vice President Sales and Marketing) from Olympus confirmed that the company has no plans to develop a full-frame camera:

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The latest holiday promotions and discounts


In addition to the $250 instant savings, Adorama is now also giving up to a $500 gift card with the purchase of the Fuji X-H1 mirrorless camera.


The Sigma Black Friday rebates are back (now valid through January 7th).


Today and tomorrow (12/13 - 12/14) KEH is offering 12% off on all Canon and Nikon gear with coupon code DAY11AND12A. Tomorrow KEH will offer also free shipping on all orders of $49 and up.


There is also a new Photolemur holiday bundle offer (total price: $419, discounted price: $49 or 89% off) that includes: Photolemur family license ($55), Three styles + Holiday style ($48), Cityscape photography eBook ($99), Coupon for Picaboo printed Christmas cards with your own photos ($50), Pixbuf Pro 1 Year subscription ($48), 500px pro 1 year subscription ($119).




Check out also the latest rebates from Canon, Sony and Nikon.


A new Topaz Labs 2018 Holiday Sale will start in a few hours - come back to this post to get the details.


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The Meyer Optik Görlitz lens brand is coming back to life under new ownership



A few months ago NetSE, the company behind the Meyer Optik GörlitzEmil Busch A.-G. RathenauOprema JenaC.P. GoerzIhagee Elbaflex and A. Schacht brands filed for bankruptcy.

Today the German company OPC Optics (Precision Components Europe GmbH) announced that they have acquired the trademark rights to Meyer Optik Görlitz at the insolvency procedure of NetSE in Koblenz. The new owners intend to enter the consumer market with Meyer Optik Görlitz products (lenses) that will be sold directly to retailers (no more crowdfunding or advance sales).

OPC Optics was founded in 2016 and is based in Bad Kreuznach.

Here is the Google translated press release:

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