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the Tough TG-6 is still the best underwater
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Japan Industrial Partners isn’t a stranger to
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them last year.
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operate business as usual and will continue to
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transparency about our intentions as plans
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...BUT THERE ARE QUESTION MARKS
The largest one in my mind goes to the quality of
forthcoming releases. Will JIP deliver cameras
with the same exceptional weather protection,
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