The popular Fujifilm X-Half camera is now $300 off (plus new X & GFX rebates)

 
The price of the popular Fujifilm X-Half camera dropped by another $100 this month (now $300 off from the original price of $849 when announced):

This month, Fujifilm also launched new savings on X and GFX gear:

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OWC announced a memory card price increase, while B&H is running a sale on Lexar memory cards


After ProGrade, OWC also announced a new price increase on memory cards is coming on May 11 (check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon).

At the same time, B&H Photo started a big Lexar memory card sale today (check out this Lexar flash deal as well).

Memory prices are rising sharply due to a global shortage of NAND flash – the key material used in memory cards, SSDs, and similar storage devices. AI data centers are demanding huge amounts of specialized high-speed memory, so major chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix have shifted production away from regular consumer flash. This has driven costs up dramatically across the industry and is the main reason companies like ProGrade Digital are increasing prices on memory cards starting May 1st. I am sure other brands will follow.

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New FieldMade stealth blackout decals kits for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Leica cameras (coupon code included)

 
 

FieldMade released new stealth kits (blackout decals) for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Leica cameras:

You can use the discount code rumors10 for 10% off

Update: some clarifications on the 10% off coupon code “Rumors10” for FieldMade:

  • 10% off the entire order
  • Minimum purchase of $20 CAD
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts

 
 
FieldMade also makes labels for other brands – check this page for their full collection.

Additional information:

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A new Canon EOS R6 V camera is coming soon – here are the rumored specifications


Here are the rumored Canon EOS R6V camera specifications:

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The latest Canon patents

Exciting New Patents for Canon RF Lenses: 130mm f/1.8, 300mm f/2.8, and 500mm f/5.6

Canon Patent P2026072135 Discovered: New RF 24mm f/3.5, 17-24mm f/4, and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Optical Formulas

Canon Patent Reveals Four Compact RF-S Primes (10mm, 12mm, 18mm, 28mm f/2.8)

Patent JPO 2026-059152: Canon’s Next Move in Consumer Primes – RF 55mm f/1.8 & RF 85mm f/1.8 STM

Patent Application Reveals Canon 28-45mm F1.2 and 35-70mm F1.4

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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The new 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/Z/L) will be released in May



The new 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/Z/L) will be released in May. Additional information on the upcoming lens can be found here (check also the official website for updates):

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DJI will release the new Pocket 4P camera on May 7th


The new DJI Pocket 4P  (Pro?) will be released on May 7th (previously reported here):

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The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens is now available for pre-order (Z/G/E/EF)

The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Z/G/E/EF mount is now available for pre-order. Here are the key specs & design:

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What’s new on Kickstarter?


Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:


New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go.


NEWProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 raised of $6,416 goal by 329 backers with 14 days to go.


New: Reeflex 300–600mm telephoto lens for smartphones: $448,731 raised of $11,665 goal by 1,332 backers with 26 days to go.


“I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras: $894,481 raised of $6,416 goal with 329 backers and 14 days to go. Additional information on this project can be found here and here.


Rewindpix non-disposable digital “Film” camera: $890,941 raised of $15,000 goal from 6,377 backers with 10 days to go.


CamCast turns your camera into a smart, connected system (late pledge available)


Yashica pocket camcorder (late pledge available)

Via NikonRumors

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