The latest Canon rumors


Here is a recap of the latest Canon rumors:

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The all-new 2017 5DayDeal complete photography bundle is back




5DayDeal is back with an all-new 2017 complete photography bundle with $2,200+ worth of photography training and tools for $97 (96% savings). Check all the details on their website (all resources are 100% brand new to this edition of 5DayDeal). This offer is valid for the next 5 days - obvious from the name (Tuesday at noon PST).

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Leica M10 camera announced


Leica announced a new M10 digital rangefinder (B&H | Adorama). Detailed coverage from LeicaRumors:

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Fuji announcement: GFX 50S, X100F, X-T20 cameras, accessories, Fujinon XF and GF lenses

Fuji GFX 50S camera

Fuji X100F camera

Fuji X-T20 camera

Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens

For detailed, in-depth, no-bullshit coverage of the Fuji announcement please visit and follow FujiAddict.com (Facebook | Twitter).

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Today only: up to 20% off on film cameras, lenses and accessories at KEH


Today KEH is having a one day sale on used film cameras, lenses and accessories with coupon code FILM01E. Here are the different discounts available:

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Leaked press photos of the Fuji X-T20, X100F cameras and Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens



Here are the leaked press photos of the Fuji X-T20 and X100F cameras (the official announcement is on January 19th). Here are dimensions and weight of the new cameras:

Fuji X-T20:

  • 24.3 Megapixel Lowpass Filterless X - Trans CMOS III
  • X-Processor Pro
  • 325 point selectable intelligent hybrid phase difference AF
  • Video: 4K 30fps
  • Liquid crystal: 3 type touch panel tilt liquid crystal
  • EVF: 2.36 million dots Organic EL 54 fps
  • Continuous: 8 frames / sec (14 frames / sec at electronic shutter)
  • Film simulation "ACROS"
  • Battery: NP-W126S
  • Kit lens: XF18 - 55 mm F 2.8 - 4 R LM OIS (Also check the XC kit overseas)
  • Size: 118.4 x 82.8 x 41.4 mm
  • Weight: 383 g

Fuji X100F:

  • 24.3 Megapixel Lowpass Filterless X - Trans CMOS III
  • X-Processor Pro
  • 325 point selectable intelligent hybrid phase difference AF
  • Video: Full HD 60 fps
  • Continuous: 8 frames / sec
  • Liquid Crystal: Type 3 104,000 dots
  • Hybrid EVF: 2.36 million dots
  • Focus lever
  • Digital Teleconverter
  • Film simulation "ACROS"
  • Battery: NP-W126S
  • Size: 126.5 x 74.8 x 52.4 mm
  • Weight: 469 g

Update: the first leaked pictures of the Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens:

  • Lens construction: 7 groups 9 pieces (1 aspheric ED lens)
  • Filter diameter: 46 mm
  • Weight: 200 g

Also to be announced: Fuji wide conversion lens WCL-X100 II:

  • Color: Black / Silver
  • A wide conversion lens for exclusive use that extends the focal length to approximately 0.8 times, equivalent to 28 mm (converted to 35 mm format) angle of view

Fuji tele conversion lens TCL-X100 II:

  • Color: Black / Silver
  • A dedicated teleconversion lens that extends the focal length to about 1.4 times and 50 mm equivalent (35 mm equivalent) angle of view

Fuji HM ADAPTER G:

  • 9 interchangeable lenses for "GX645AF" "SUPER EBCFUJINON HC LENS" total 9 teleconverters available
  • Focusing is limited to manual focus
  • It is possible to change the aperture with the command dial of the body or to take pictures with "lens shutter" built in the lens
  • It has electrical contacts that can communicate with the body, and it is possible to create, store and apply correction data etc. of each lens

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Leica and Fuji announcements this week + new Fujinon XF lenses pricing leaked



This week both Leica and Fuji will announce new products. I already reported most of the details, but there is always room for a surprise - especially from Leica.

Here are the expected/rumored prices for the two Fuji XF lenses courtesy of FujiAddict:

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2016 BCN awards in Japan: Canon wins in almost all categories


The 2016 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Canon still has a major market share in almost all categories (even in mirrorless - now at the #2 spot after pushing Sony to #3). Olympus is the #1 mirrorless camera, while Fuji never made it to the list. In the lens category, Sigma pushed Nikon from the #2 spot. Here are the details (click for larger view):

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