Panasonic registered a new Lumix P2403A camera in China


Panasonic registered a new LUMIX P2403A camera in China (dual-band WiFi + Bluetooth):

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Deal of the day: certified refurbished Panasonic LUMIX G100 mirrorless camera for $369.99


Certified refurbished Panasonic LUMIX G100 mirrorless cameras are currently listed for sale on eBay for $369.99 (current price: $597):


Amazon also has a listing for a Panasonic LUMIX G100 camera with 12-32mm lens for $399.

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New lights from Hobolite and SmallRig



Hobolite announced new Avant Max and Mini Max Bi-Color LED lighting kits (for additional information and international shipping, check the official Hobolite website).

SmallRig announced new P96 and P108 Pro mini LED lights - here are the key features (order at Amazon and B&H Photo):

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ON1 Photo RAW 2024 version 2024.5.1 released, 50% off coupon code now available


ON1 released Photo RAW 2024 version 2024.5.1, which includes some enhancements and new AI models for noise reduction. ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is currently up to 50% off with coupon SUMMER24 (expires July 30th):


List of improvements in version 2024.5.1:

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What else is new?

Here is the full list of Nikkor F-mount lenses that will be discounted next week (up to $4,800 off)

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens is finally in stock

New Pentax K-1 / K-1 Mark II firmware updates released

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Manual Available

Sigma is Preparing New Zoom Lenses

Sigma Adds Sony a9III 120fps Compatibility To More Lenses

Viltrox AF Adapter Announcement Teasers

Fujifilm GFX50S II w GF35-70mm Kit Lens Discontinued

 

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Canon sales are tanking


DClife published the article "Canon interchangeable lens cameras: Sales and unit sales decline in the domestic market from January to June 2024 compared to the same period last year".

Canon's sales of interchangeable lens cameras have decreased year-on-year from January to June 2024 (click for larger view - the first DILC line is for Digital Interchangeable Lens Cameras, showing the drop in sales year over year from 2022 to 2023 and from 2023 to 2024):


Here is a quote from Canon's financial results:

"For interchangeable lens digital cameras, sales increased due to the launch of new products in the same period of the previous year, but due to the decline in sales, sales volume decreased and sales decreased."

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Sony a7 V camera rumors


Here are the first Sony a7 V camera rumors I received from a reader (the previous Sony a7 IV model was introduced back in October 2021:

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Thypoch is rumored to announce a new Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens soon



The Chinese lens manufacturer Thypoch is rumored to announce a new Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens soon. Currently, Thypoch has the following lenses available for sale:

Typoch started initially with lenses for Leica M-mount, but now they offer also lenses for Z/X/E/RF mounts:

Thypoch expands Simera 35mm & 28mm f/1.4 lineup to Z/X/E/RF mounts

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