Monthly Archives: February 2023

Lensbaby announced new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II (for EF+RF, F+Z, X, MFT, K, E, L mounts)

It seems that in 2023, Lensbaby is still alive and kicking – they just announced a new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II. The new setup is available in various mirrorless and DSLR mounts: Canon EF+RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F+Z, Pentax K, Sony E, and Leica L. A few […]

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Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology

On the first day of the CP+ show in Japan, Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology. The translated version of the presentation page can be found here:

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Yongnuo to announce new 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C lenses

The previously leaked unknown lens is one of the three new Yongnuo APS-C lenses:

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Camera shipments in 2022 exceed pre-Coronavirus levels showing a clear recovery in the digital camera market

Some additional commentary from Japan on the latest Camera & Imaging Products Association data (Google translated):

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Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan:

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What else is new?

Meet the Hong Kong lawyer who collects Leica cameras as a hobby Interesting: the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years at Map Camera Japan is… The latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood Pentax trade-in program (USA) Fujifilm Expands Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration to […]

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You don’t see this often: Panasonic Japan drops the prices of five S lenses for L-mount

Panasonic Japan announced a price reduction on five zoom S lenses for L-mount. In the US the same lenses currently have a $200-$300 instant savings: Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f/4 Lens Panasonic lumix S Pro 24-70mm f/2.8 lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS lens […]

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New Hasselblad X2D 100C lightweight field kit announced

Today Hasselblad announced a new X2D 100C lightweight field kit priced at $12,759. The set includes the X2D 100MP camera and two lenses (XCD 4/21 and XCD 4/45P). Update: there is also a new Hasselblad X2D 100C wide-angle lens kit. US pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (coming soon at Adorama). In Europe, you […]

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First three Sigma mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced

The previously rumored first Sigma mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are officially announced (all APS-C): Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens     The full press release can be found here. KEH promo: Compact cameras | Film […]

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Canon EOS R8 camera shipping date and monthly production limit

The new Canon EOS R8 camera will start shipping in late April and according to a recent Newswitch article, Canon is planning to produce 11,000 units monthly. Canon Japan already announced that the R8 will be in a short supply (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Erhardt, Koch, and WEX):

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