Sony overtakes #2 position in U.S. full-frame interchangeable lens camera market


This just in from Sony - Sony overtakes #2 position in U.S. full-frame interchangeable lens camera market:

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Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 and 110mm f/2 lenses for Fuji GFX camera confirmed for next week


The official announcement of the Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR and GF 110mm f/2 R LM medium format lenses for the Fuji GFX camera next week was confirmed by the Japanese website Nokishita (originally reported by FujiAddict).

Here are the rumored prices of the upcoming Fujinon GF lenses (as reported by FujiAddict in January):

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New Panasonic DC-TZ90 camera to be announced soon


Panasonic registered a new Panasonic DC-TZ90 compact camera for Wi-Fi certification. This will most likely be the replacement for the current DMC-TZ85 model. Here are the details from the filing:

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Nikon D7500 camera announced

 
Yesterday Nikon officially announced the previously rumored Nikon D7500 DSLR camera:

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Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR medium format lens for GFX rumored to be released next week


A quick update on my previous post regarding the upcoming Fuji announcement on April 19th: in addition to the Fujinon GF 110mm f/2 R LM lens and two new SQ Instax square cameras, Fujifilm is expected to also release the Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR medium format lens for GFX.

Via FujiAddict

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Update on Ricoh


Ricoh lost 10 billion yen and will revise downward their financial forecast. The company is planning to expand their Theta product line. Ricoh also announced a restructuring plan, something that has already been done by other companies like Panasonic and Nikon.

In addition, Ricoh issued an official statement regarding previous report that the company could exit the photography/camera business:

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Ricoh could get out of the photography / camera business


After Samsung, Nikon and Panasonic, it seems that Ricoh is the next big company that is having some serious troubles with their camera division:

Update: Ricoh issued a statement denying the report, saying that they are focusing on expanding "high-value-added models" (Google translated from Japanese).

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The latest deals on photo editing software from Topaz Labs, Franzis and Macphun (coupon codes included)

Topaz Labs

Starting today Topaz Labs is offering 40% off their entire online store - that's about $200 off their Complete Collection (valid until April 16th).

You must use coupon code SPRING40. This offer is valid until April 16th

What is the Topaz Labs Complete Collection?
With the recent addition of Topaz Texture Effects 2, Impression 2, and Glow 2, the Complete Collection includes all 17 plugin products, which individually would cost over $1000.

What is a Complete Collection upgrade program?
If you’ve already purchased an individual product (or several products) from Topaz in the past, their system will discount the collection upgrade price. As long as you're signed into your account, you can get an additional 40% off your custom collection upgrade pricing.

Franzis

Franzis is running an Easter Promo on some of their photo editing software packages - 50% off until April 24th. Here is the list of products eligible for the 50% off discount:

Macphun

April's offer from Macphun: Luminar editor for Mac + 1 month of KelbyOne membership + 12 portrait presets from Scott Kelby for $69 (total value of $99).

This offer is valid until Wednesday, May 3rd. Pricing as low as s $49 for Macphun users or $59 for non-Macphun users when you use coupon code PHOTORUMORS.

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