Monthly Archives: January 2022

What else is rumored for the Canon EOS Cinema product line

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022

Here is what else is rumored to come to the Canon Cinema EOS product line:

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Samyang is teasing their new AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens (first leaked pictures included)

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022

Samyang released a new teaser on social media today for their upcoming AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens that will be officially announced in the next two days with a price tag of around $700 (see leaked/rumored specifications). This will be Samyang’s first new lens for 2022. Here are the first leaked pictures of the Samyang […]

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The latest BCN Ranking data

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

BCN Ranking published new reports on the latest sales data for the Japanese market – the first graph is the lens market share by lens mount (number of interchangeable lenses sold by mount) – it is interesting that Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z are currently at the same level in Japan (click for […]

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Ricoh announced a new Theta X 360-degree camera with touchscreen and a new 48MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced with several new features and improvements – see the full details with some sample videos at PentaxRumors: Ricoh Theta X camera announced

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The new Nissin MG60 Pro flash is already listed at B&H (for Nikon, Canon, and Sony)

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2022

It seems that Nissin quietly announced the previously rumored Nissin MG60 Pro flash for Nikon, Canon, and Sony – it is already listed at B&H and here are the technical specifications:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2022

Now available: DIY Funleader Helicoid for Contax G45 f/2 lens to Leica M-mount conversion New: Rockstar 40mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount Leica M11 camera sensor measurements now available at PhotonsToPhotos Godox AD200 Pro Firmware 1.3 Released

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Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements, and fixes – here is the full change-log (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off):

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The 2022 BCN awards are out (camera market share in Japanese retail stores)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

The 2022 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):

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Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Today Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF super-tele lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, T-mount (via an adapter, pre-orders coming soon at B&H):

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Ricoh USA issued a correction on the Japanese press release about the company no longer mass-producing cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Ricoh Americas contacted me with a clarification on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan. The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market […]

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