New Sony Alpha trade-in program and rebates introduced in the US




Sony introduced new rebate savings and a trade-in program in the US - see the details at B&H, Adorama and BuyDig (get an extra $5 off at BuyDig with promo code "YADIG5").

A similar trade-in program is available also in the UK.

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What else is new?

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This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Four new Canon lenses confirmed (three TS-E and one EF)


Nokishita confirmed the upcoming four new Canon lenses I reported about a few days ago:

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Nikon D850 presentation slides leaked online


The Chinese Nikon D850 presentation slides leaked online:

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Sony self-claims world wide #2 spot for interchangeable-lens camera sales, still committed to APS-C


Imaging-Resource published a new interview with Kenji Tanaka from Sony - here is the recap from SonyAddict:

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Oprema Jena announces their plans for a new Biotar 75 f/1.5 lens


The previously rumored new Biotar 75 f/1.5 lens (first reported on LeicaRumors) is now officially announced and as already reported, it will be sold under the Meyer Optik Goerlitz Oprema Jena brand (net SE is behind the Oprema Jena and Meyer Optik brands). The lens funding will start soon on Kickstarter.

The Biotar 1.5/75 lens is very sharp in the center and is known for its 3D-like effect - see this first sample pictures from the new lens:


Oprema Jena is planning to bring back also the Biotar 58 and Flektogon lenses.

Here is the full email that got sent out today:

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Olympus and Panasonic Q1 financial results


Olympus posted their financial results for the first quarter of their fiscal year. Here is the recap from 43addict:

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Canon rumored to announce three new tilt-shift lenses *UPDATED*


Canon is rumored to announce three new tilt-shift lenses. Here is the list of rumored focal lengths (three TS-E and one EF lenses):

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