Panasonic also has a countdown for their Lumix press event at Photokina


After Nikon and Sony, Panasonic also started a countdown timer for their Lumix press event at Photokina. Nobody knows what will be announced at that event.

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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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