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http://www.dpreview.com/news/9903/99030301japanlaunch.asp
 

Japan Digicam launch dates

 Digital Photography Review
We've just received this information, it's the current aimed launch times for several cameras, these are all Japan launch.

Date

Event (in Japan)
March 4, 1999 Fuji Finepix 2000 on the market
March 13, 1999 Casio QV-5500SX on the market
March 21, 1999 Fuji DS-260HD on the market
March 25, 1999 Nikon Coolpix 950 on the market
April 1, 1999 Sony DSC-F55K on the market
April 8, 1999 Olympus C2000Z on the market
End of April, 1999 Richoh RDC-5000 on the market

 
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