Monthly Archives: February 2023

The first AI-generated Fujifilm cameras

Here are the first AI-generated Fujifilm cameras: You have probably already seen all the Pentax, Nikon, and Leica AI-generated cameras:

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Additional pictures of the upcoming Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens

Phototrend spotted the upcoming Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 lens on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – here are some additional pictures:

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What else is new?

New Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition announced Sony Retinal Projection Camera Kit For Low Vision Announced The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping PDR: Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-H2S, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos

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CIPA report: camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years

The Camera & Imaging Products Association presentation at the CP+2023 show indicated that average camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years. Here is a recap of the presentation:

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2023 CP+ show day 3 report

2023 CP+ show day 3 report:

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New Meike 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT announced

Meike announced a new 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT priced at $189.99. The lens will start shipping on March 10th. Here are the technical specifications:

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TTArtisan to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount

TTArtisan is rumored to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount. Venus Optics and Samyang already have 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market: Here is the lens design diagram of the new TTArtisan lens – stay tuned for more details:

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Confirmed: Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera (Panasonic GH7 with PDAF?)

Phototrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane, director of the Imaging Business division at Panasonic, who confirmed that Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera:

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