Monthly Archives: October 2023

Sony now has two registered but not yet announced cameras: expected to be announced by the end of the year

By PR admin | Published: October 8, 2023

Sony now has two registered but not yet announced cameras: WW559681 and WW459276. Both appear to be high-end models with 5GHz compatible Wi-Fi. The new cameras are expected to be announced by the end of the year. Via Weibo

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New Venus Optics Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5 C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle zoom lens coming on Monday (E/X/Z/R/EFM mount)

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2023

On October 9 Venus Optics will announce the previously reported Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5 C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle zoom lens (see lens specifications here). Here are the details: APS-C lens for  Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and EF-M mount versions All-metal material housing with a focus ring, a zoom ring, and an aperture ring […]

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Additional information on the upcoming TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 lens (E/X/Z mount))

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2023

Additional information on the upcoming TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 lens – it seems that the lens is already officially released in China and it should be soon available at the online TTArtisan store:

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CIPA numbers for August 2023

By PR admin | Published: October 7, 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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Ricoh to announce two new “affordable” Pentax compact film cameras in Spring 2024

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2023

In a recent interview, Ricoh Imaging Europe confirmed that Pentax will release two new “affordable” compact film cameras in Spring 2024:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2023

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is an official distributor of KENKO brand products in the United States GR PHOTO FESTIVAL 2023 call for entries (photos taken with Ricoh GR series cameras) Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera and smc PENTAX-FA 50mmF1.4 Classic lens won the 2023 Good Design Award The 5th Wetzlar Camera Auctions is starting […]

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Canon 360°/180°/VR concept camera displayed at Photopia Hamburg

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2023

Canon showcased a new 360°/180°/VR concept camera that was on display at the recent Photopia show in Hamburg. The camera looks a lot like the GoPro Max, but with a flippable lens unit, so it can be used for VR or 360° video. The models were locked in a display case and there was no […]

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Sigma announces 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN and development of 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2023

Sigma released a new 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens and announced the development of the long-awaited 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN lens (all previously rumored here): Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | WEX Additional information Press releases First Look Related videos:

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