As I already reported, the Sony product announcement at the IBC 2018 show yesterday was not photography related: Sony announced only two new camcorders (HXR-NX200 and HDC-3500). No new Sony a6500 replacement or a Sony a7sIII cameras were announced at the IBC show yesterday as some websites have suggested. There was also no Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF […]
Samsung is done with digital cameras – this report comes from a Samsung official who spoke on condition of anonymity: “We no longer produce and sell digital cameras. But we will create a new camera product category to continue the business.” In the past two years, there have been multiple reports that Samsung is done […]
After the UK, Germany and several other countries, Samsung also exited the digital camera market in Australia:
This should not be a surprise to PhotoRumors readers (see previous coverage): Samsung India recently twitted that the company has “officially discontinued manufacturing of cameras“. The tweet was posted on January 11, but Amateurphotographer just reported it today:
Few weeks ago I reported that Samsung was registered for the 2016 Photokina show that will take place in September this year (Photokina is the largest photo show in the world and it takes place every two years in Germany). Today I received some new information that Samsung has cancelled their booth at the Photokina show […]
Almost all Samsung NX lenses are now listed as “closeout” at Adorama. Even third party NX lenses are heavily discounted. In the past few months there have been several rumors and reports that Samsung will be closing their camera business. This Adorama closeout is the first sign of Samsung closing shop also in the US. […]
A reader reported few days ago that there was not a single Samsung camera or lens on display at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas. There have been multiple reports in the past few months that Samsung is/will be pulling out of the camera business. There is still no official confirmation from the company.
Korea Times reports that Samsung will not withdrawal from digital imaging business:
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