Monthly Archives: February 2024

The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer, this is what we know so far

Pentax/Ricoh just announced that the upcoming compact film camera will be officially released this summer (2024) and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format. Here is what we know so far:

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What’s new on Kickstarter? (new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system)

NEW: new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards. Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L. Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts. CAZE is an […]

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Canon quietly updated their Speedlite transmitter/trigger ST-E3-RT to version 3 (now available for preorder)

   Canon quietly updated their Speedlite transmitter/trigger ST-E3-RT to version 3 (now available for preorder at Amazon and B&H Photo). Shipping is expected to start on March 28, 2024. Additional information:

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New Brightin Star 12mm f/2 Mark Ⅲ lens (EF-M/RF/Z/MFT/E/X)

Brightin Star has a new 12mm f/2 Mark Ⅲ ultra wide-angle APS-C manual focus lens for EF-M/RF/Z/MFT/E/X mount (available also at the Amazon store):

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Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens

Venus Optics will soon announce the previously reported Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens. Here is what we know so far:

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The latest Sony camera rumors

Sony rumors are always hit or miss, but this is what could be coming (or not) in the near future:

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What else is new?

Leica SL3 camera spotted in the field: new illuminated on/off switch clearly visible PlayMemories Online Shutting Down Feb 29th Sony Electronics Launches a High-Speed 5G Portable Data Transmitter for Still Image and Video Transmission On-Location Shoots Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Shortages Resolved, but Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Still Limited

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Fujifilm X100VI camera manual now available online

The Fujifilm X100VI camera manual is now available online (see previous coverage). The X100VI camera is about to start shipping worldwide – check availability at: US: Amazon | B&H | Adorama DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet UK: WEX

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NiSi to announce a new 250mm f/5.6 folding lens (E/R/EF/Z/F/GFX/X) and three cinema lenses

NiSi Optical will announce a new 250mm f/5.6 folding lens – expected in the first half of 2024. The lens is based on the Minolta 250mm f/5.6 lens:

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Can’t wait for the new Fujifilm X100VI camera? Fake it with some stickers… (X100VI starts shipping tomorrow)

  Due to the high demand, the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will be back ordered and out of stock for a very long time. Someone in China already thought of a solution – fake stickers that will turn your old X100 camera into an X100VI (or in this case into the new limited-edition X100VI). This […]

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