Monthly Archives: August 2022

Canon rumored to announce a new compact APS-C vlogger camera

Canon is rumored to announce a new APS-C vlogger camera:

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The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested at DxO Mark

The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested by DxO Mark… yes, this sub $400 lens is better than all Zeiss lenses and many other high-end lenses. Only the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM A lenses scored better (the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens […]

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Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for smartphones

Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for Android smartphones where you can fine-tune lens features in the field. The app is planned to be released by the end of 2022. Here are some of the app features: Tethered remote control Customizing the Custom Switch or Focus Set Button Customizing the Focus Ring Additional information […]

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June 2022 CIPA numbers are out

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount

Here are the first leaked pictures of the previously rumored Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount that will be announced on August 8th.

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What else is new?

Update: Ricoh GR IIIx firmware update version 1.11 and Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.61 released The new Techart LM-EA9 AF adapter (Leica M lenses to Sony Alpha cameras) is now available for purchase The new Leica Q2 Reporter camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green scratch-resistant finish is in stock for the first […]

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2023 CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show show dates announced

One of the few still remaining photography shows, the Camera & Photo Imaging Show (CP+) announced their 2023 dates. As usual, the show will take place in Yokohama, Japan (both on-site and online): On-site Event [Pacifico Yokohama]: Thu. Feb.23 Sun.26,2023 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (5 pm on Sunday) Online Event [Official Website]: Thu. Feb.23 […]

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The latest memory cards and readers

Here are the latest memory cards and readers that were announced in the last few weeks: Prograde SD/microSD USB C reader Lexar CFexpress A reader Sabrent SDexpress reader Sandisk Extreme Pro SD 200MBps SD (capacity up to 1TB) Sandisk Extreme SD 180MBps (up to 256GB) Sandisk Extreme Pro MicroSD 190MBps (capacity up to 1TB) Sandisk […]

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