Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof camera announced


The previously rumored Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof compact camera is now officially announced (available in black and orange). The US price is $276.95. Here are the technical specifications:

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The previously rumored DJI Spark quadcopter is now official


Now, I do not closely follow the latest developments in the drone segment, but a few weeks ago I reported about DJI announcing a new drone that will be smaller than the Mavic. Back then I did not know that I was talking about the DJI Spark quadcopter that was announced today and has a new interesting feature: gesture control (pre-orders are now open at B&H, Amazon and Adorama).

Additional information:

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 and Camera Raw 9.10.1 released with Sony a9 support


Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 and Camera Raw 9.10.1 with support for the Sony a9 camera.

Here are the direct download links:

Support for new cameras and lenses added in this release:

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Sony a9 now shipping, last chance to win one


There are multiple reports from the Sony a9 Facebook group that the Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera is already shipping in the US:


This is also your last chance to win one from Adorama - see this post for more information.

Sony a9 pre-order links: Amazon | Adorama | B&H | Jessops | WEX | Park Camera.

Follow also the new Sony a9 Facebook page.

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What else is new?


→ One of the Panasonic LX10 listings at B&H is now discontinued, the other is back-ordered.


→ Think Tank Photo announced a new Airport TakeOff V2.0 bag.


→ The Kodak Ektra camera smartphone (price: $400) launches in the United States (press release).

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Olympus E-M10 Mark III camera rumors

A new Olympus E-M10 Mark III mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced in the next few months. The camera was already registered with the government communication agencies in Taiwan and Russia under code name IM006.

In a recent video interview (at the 7:00-minute mark), Thomas Leuthard confirmed that a new E-M10 will be released by the end of the year. FYI: Thomas Leuthard is an "Olympus Visionary".

The Olympus E-M10 Mark II with 14-42mm II R lens is currently $200 off (see all E-M10 Mark II deals).

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Today: livestream panel to discuss the benefits of the new Sony a9 camera (plus another chance to win a Sony a9)



Today, at 7:30pm EST B&H will have a livestream event on the new Sony Alpha a9 mirrorless camera.

You can submit a question on Twitter to B&H for a chance to win a Sony A9 camera (use #BHPhotoLive).  You also can still win a Sony a9 camera from Adorama - see this post for more information.

Watch the event live here tonight at 7:30 pm EST:

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From 2018 Photokina will start taking place annually


Starting from 2018, the biggest photography show Photokina will start taking place annually:

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