Sony RX1R II camera price drop

By PR admin | Published: April 8, 2017


Back in September 2016, Sony increased the price of the Sony RX1R II camera by $600. The price of the same model recently dropped by $600 back to what it used to be – $3,300:

Via SonyAddict

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Two years later: Samsung is done with digital cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2017

Mirrorless NX prototypes from Samsung promotional video

Samsung is done with digital cameras – this report comes from a Samsung official who spoke on condition of anonymity:

“We no longer produce and sell digital cameras. But we will create a new camera product category to continue the business.”

In the past two years, there have been multiple reports that Samsung is done with their camera division, but there was never an official confirmation from the company.

In case someone is still wondering: no, Nikon did not buy Samsung’s camera division.

Via Ubergizmo

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Nikon announcement next week: new D7500 DSLR camera expected

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2017


Next week, on Aprill 11 or the 12th, Nikon will announce at least one new camera – the Nikon D7500 which will replace the current D7200 model. Here are the rumored specifications:

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New cameras from Olympus and Canon registered in Asia

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


In addition to the already reported, not-yet-announced list of cameras, there are two new additions – one from Olympus and one from Canon:

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Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens rumored

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens later this year. No other information is available.

Source: Nokishita, via LeicaRumors

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Big savings on old Olympus MFT cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


Some old Olympus MFT cameras are up to $400 off on Amazon (limited supply available):

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Canon also has a drone

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


While we are on the drone topic today, it seems that Canon is also getting into that market with their own new drone called PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 (maximum payload of 10kg). Here is a video demo:

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DJI to announce a new drone (smaller than the Mavic)

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017




Not really directly related to photography, but a reader sent me these pictures of a new DJI drone which will have illumination and will be significantly smaller than the Mavic Pro model. Stay tuned for details.

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Officially announced: Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017


Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens:


Canon PowerShot SX730 HS camera:

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Meyer-Optik announced a new high-end Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens priced at $5,499

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017


The new Meyer-Optik lens I mentioned yesterday is a $5,499 Primagon 24mm f/2.8. Details and pictures to come soon. The lens will be available for all mirrorless mounts. Shipping will start in early 2018. Here is the press release:

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