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Fuji X-A1 Coming in August as Low-End Mirrorless Camera

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Fuji X-M1

Fuji has been on a roll with its mirrorless camera system since unveiling the X-Pro1. Fuji later followed with the X-E1 last summer and the base model X-M1 earlier this summer.

Now, Fuji looks set to release a model below the X-M1 – the very compact X-A1.

The Korean Radio Research Agency (apparently, a legit government entity) has a registration for the Fujifilm X-A1 dated July 25, 2013. There are no specs revealed in the registration; however, the model name confirms prior rumors. In addition to the name, earlier rumors suggested that the X-A1 would not sport an APS-C sensor, opting instead for a smaller sensor and a more compact body.

The Fuji X-A1 is rumored to be launching in August 2013.

[via Photo Rumors]

Sony RX1R Now In Stock

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Sony RX1R

Adorama has the new full frame, 24.3MP Sony RX1R in stock with free shipping. Unlike the Sony RX1, the RX1R has no optical low-pass filter in order to take full advantage of high resolution full frame sensor for fine detail. Sony has also tweaked the internal processing to get the most out of the absence of the optical low-pass filter. Check it out here at Adorama.

Photoshop 3.0 vs. Photoshop CC on Floppy Discs

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Photoshop Version 3

Here’s a fun little nugget for those of you who recall the old 3.5-inch floppy discs. Photoshop 3.0, which launched in September 1994 and became the first version to feature “Layers”, was the last version of Photoshop to be sold on the floppy disc.

If Photoshop CC were sold on floppy discs today, it would need to be installed with 733 discs!

[via Photoshop on FB]

Sony A77 Successor (aka A79) is a 32MP Mirrorless Camera?

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Sony Mirrorless Patent Diagram

Rumored specs of the upcoming A77 successor, which will presumably carry the A79 badge suggest that it will sport a whopping 32MP APS-C sensor. Recall that prior rumors (which are still standing strong) pointed to an A-mount camera that eschewed the current translucent mirror technology in favor of a full-on mirrorless design. [Read more…]