Fuji officially discontinued the X30 and XQ2 cameras. Moreover Fujirumors reports that Fuji has no plan to release a successor of the X30.

The new WCL-X70 converter can now be preordered in US stores like Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.

ON1 just announced the new “ON1 Photo RAW” format. They write:

ON1 Photo RAW will be the first RAW processor released in more than a decade and feature a new modern RAW processing engine, tuned for today’s sensors and graphics chips. Combined with our current set of tools, ON1 Photo RAW will bring photographers the world’s fastest, most flexible, and easiest to use RAW processor and photo editor available.

The new RAW format will be available this fall for $150 (yearly subscription).

You can see all the presentation and videos at https://www.on1.com/apps/photo-raw/

I really doubt this is the real price of the new 70-200mm GM lens. More likely Sony US made a mistake. I sounds too good to be true!

Micro Four Thirds is a successful mirrorless system. But now it’s facing strong competition from Fuji and Sony. And in the near future Canon and Nikon will launch their FF mirrorless system too. So where should Panasonic and Olympus go if all major players are competing in th larger APS-C FF sensor market?

Stronz Vanderploeg suggests Panasonic should definitely go Full Frame with the next GH5 already! Watch the video above to hear his arguments…

Sony A6300 vs Canon 80D Epic Shootout Review | Which camera to buy tutorial

AF comes to überlenses! The Sony FE 85 Master G (DearSusans).
Canon XC10 4K Camcorder real world review, is it better than a DSLR? (CanonWatch).Qu’apporte vraiment le double module photo du Huawei P9 ? (LesNumeriques).
3D Camera Market Report (Image Sensor World).
Best tripod for A7 Series under 1.3kg (2.8lb) and over 130cm height (SonyAlphaForum).
Samsung lens design patent…a lens we will not see in real life :(
Send us Four Thirds’ Day photos and win a decorative paper clip (Four Thirds).
The 300mm PRO lens patent from Olympus (Freepatentsonline).
Sony a6300 with Sony 16-70mm f/4 Lens (Part II of II)–The Best Camera for Parents on a Budget (RonMartBlog).
The Batis 18, Loxia 21 or Voigtlander 15 (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 Mark III Sample Photos (ePhotozine).
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Sample Photos (ePhotozine).

The damages of the Kumamoto sensor production center will certainly have an impact on Sony-Nikon-Fuji camera sales this year. Sony today released the following update:

Operations at Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s Kumamoto Technology Center (located in Kikuchi Gun, Kumamoto Prefecture) were halted after the earthquakes and remain suspended. The extent of the damage caused by the earthquakes is being evaluated and preparations for the rehabilitation of the site are underway, with priority being placed on the safety of employees. Measures to minimize the impact on business operations are also under consideration.
The survey of damage to the Kumamoto Technology Center conducted so far has revealed damage to certain parts of the building, clean rooms and production equipment. The timeframe for resuming operations has yet to be determined. The Kumamoto Technology Center is the primary manufacturing site for image sensors for digital cameras and security cameras as well as for micro-display devices.
The impact of the earthquakes on Sony’s consolidated results continues to be evaluated. The suspension of operations at the Kumamoto Technology Center may have an adverse impact on Sony’s operating results, particularly in the Devices and Imaging Products & Solutions segments. In addition, the earthquakes have caused damage to the manufacturing facilities of certain third-party suppliers of components to Sony, the impact of which on Sony’s business operations is currently being evaluated.