Monthly Archives: March 2024

All Ricoh GR cameras are out of stock, temporary suspension of orders, new model coming?

A few months ago a Ricoh GR designer teased a new GR announcement. We have not seen any new GR-related developments since. There was no news even at the CP+ show in Japan last month. Ricoh Japan now announced a new temporary suspension of GR camera orders because of supply shortages (again). Here are the impacted models: […]

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January 2024 CIPA numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon

Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release: 31 days left Fjord 50-C camera backpack: ended Radiant Mega Sling: ending today CAZE all-in-one memory card reader solution: 12 days left Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 9 days left Maven Wave 2 color-coded filters: now on Indiegogo

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Don’t expect the Fujifilm X100VI camera to be in stock anytime soon

Many (all?) companies got into the habit of announcing product shortages “becuase of high demand”. For the most part, I consider this to be a marketing strategy, but in the case of the new Fujifilm X100VI camera, I believe the hype is real after getting some feedback from retailers – the X100VI demand is very […]

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Leica SL3 camera announced

The previously rumored Leica SL3 camera is now officially announced and available for pre-order (US price: $6,995): Pre-order: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Calumet | Koch | Park | WEX Additional information Leica SL3 hands-on review from Leitz-Park Leica SL2 vs. Leica SL3 specifications comparison Why the new Leica SL3 doesn’t come with Content Authenticity? […]

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Nikon is buying RED

Nikon is buying RED.  The press release can be found here. No other information is available. Stay tuned for details. See the current line of RED cameras at Adorama and B&H Photo). RED is now YELLOW: Nikon buying RED is a very BIG deal!

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Last-minute Leica SL3 leaks before the official announcement

Here are some last-minute Leica SL3 leaks before the official announcement tomorrow:

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