So exactly when will the hot new Panasonic Lumix S5IIX launch? Well, the precise release date in the US is finally May 26: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR8H6S8 The Lumix S5IIX price for just the body is $2199, while a combo with a 20-60mm kit lens is $2499, which in my opinion seems reasonable compared to other DSLR cameras from Sony, Nikon, and Canon. If every video clip on the internet would be shot … more…
The Polaroid Snap Touch has been a versatile and fun instant camera that combines the nostalgic charm of instant prints with modern digital technology from the legendary Polraoid brand, with its compact size and easy-to-use interface. Featuring a 13 megapixel sensor and built-in printer, the Snap Touch allows you to take high-quality photos and print them instantly on 2×3 inch sticky-backed paper. You can also store your photos on a … more…
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is finally released tomorrow on February 24th with a choice of just the body for $1799, or bundled with lenses that will save about $100 per lens: https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-OM-D-Mark-Black-Camera/dp/B083Y46RH The Olympus lenses that can be bundled with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera are the very unusual 12-100mm, and the new 10-40mm wide angle lens. Some of the stand out features are one of the … more…
If you usually get Christmas presents from someone who gives expensive gifts, then just in time for Christmas 2018, Canon will release the Canon XF705 camcorder for $6999, with the release date set to December 1. This is the newest Canon camcorder and their best in its class. And it comes with a good cinematic lens that covers a 15x zoom range, which we usually don’t get with a stock … more…
The Nikon Z6 release date is November 30, and while it seems like a long wait, it’s not as bad as the waiting time on some other major cameras in the past. And more importantly, mirrorless now goes completely pro: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FX-Format-Mirrorless The Nikon Z6 price starts at $1999 without any kit or bundle, but I notice that Nikon have something called a “promotional pre-order bundle”. I’ve never seen something like … more…
The even better new GoPro Hero7 Black release date is now September 30 after this new action camera, or frankly allround adventure capture greatness of a wide angle camera, started taking preorders this week from $199: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDGZCCH The cheapest version of the new GoPro Hero7 is the GoPro Hero7 White for $199 but that GoPro only captures Full HD video at 60fps. The second best GoPro Hero7 is the GoPro … more…
The brand new mirrorless digital Canon EOS R is being launched October 9, 2018 in USA, and the launch price is $2299: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-Body This camera had been expected for a couple of months ahead of the unveiling, but after Nikon unveiled their own pro-looking mirrorless just weeks ago, Canon had to get theirs out quickly too. Though some of the specs are higher on the Canon EOS R than on … more…
The new but classic looking Fujifilm X-T3 started taking pre-orders today, with a Fujifilm X-T3 release date set to September 20 in USA. The price of the new Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera starts at $1499: https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X-T3-Mirrorless That’s for the stand-alone body, while the XF18-55 kit lens gets us to $1499. It also has a X-T3 battery grip priced at $200 if you want to go really pro or just have … more…