Monthly Archives: February 2023

What else is new?

The latest Leica SL camera and lens rumors New: Oberwerth Louis M11 VFlex bag for Leica M cameras with attached Visoflex More on the new J Limited Duratect Pentax K-mount exchange service MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Firmware v07 and Upgrade Kit Patent Application For Fujifilm Full-Frame High-Magnification Zoom Lens

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Hasselblad closes NJ service center

I recently saw the story on Diyphotography and remembered the email I received in early November last year: “Hasselblad closes NJ service and leaves pros stranded Just found out today that Hasselblad’s NJ service facility was told this past Monday that they are closing. They are now closed. All their equipment has been packed and […]

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Venus Optics launches three Laowa lenses with new lens mounts (Canon RF and Leica L)

Venus Optics released three Laowa lenses with new lens mounts: Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2xUltra Macro APO for Canon RF-mount Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 for Leica L-mount Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D for Canon RF-mount Venus Optics also released a new Laowa Magic Shift Converter for Canon EF lenses that converts ultra-wide-angle lenses into shift lenses. Additional information:

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The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF AF lens for Fujifilm X-mount is a big hit

The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF AF lens for X-mount has been a big hit with the Fujifilm community. The lens has been pretty much sold out since it was officially announced in December last year. The lens is now available for sale in more online stores and some of them have it in stock already […]

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The new DJI Mini 2 SE drone is now officially announced

The previously rumored DJI Mini 2 SE drone is now officially announced – here is the press release:

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Here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world

A bizarre ranking but still interesting – here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world based on the total 2021 revenue according to Zion Market Research:

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RIP Canon “Kiss” brand, “EOS M” and “Rebel” are next on the chopping block

The Japanese ITMedia reports that after the new EOS R50 camera announcement, Canon has “retired” their “Kiss” brand after 30 years. It is safe to assume that “EOS M” and “Rebel” will be next on the chopping block. Here is a recap of the article (translated):

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The latest financial results from Nikon, Fujifilm, and Tamron

Here are the latest financial results from Nikon, Fujifilm, and Tamron:

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