Monthly Archives: March 2024

Now available: Light Lens Lab M-L mount adapter with close-focus Helicoid

The new Light Lens Lab M-L mount adapter with close-focus Helicoid is now available for order at PopFlash for US readers and directly from the LLL website for international readers. Additional information:

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The new Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be on display at the 2024 Photography Show

The new/upcoming Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be on display at the 2024 Photography Show (March 16-19, 2024) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK: Additional information on the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount can be found here: New Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount coming soon […]

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Canon is pushing 3D and XR (VR/AR/MR) imaging again, planning to release a new APS-C camera compatible with VR lenses

As previously reported. Canon is pushing 3D and  XR (VR/AR/MR) imaging again and is planning to release a new APS-C camera compatible with VR lenses according to an article published recently by Newswitch. Canon currently has the $2,000 RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR full-frame lens (Adorama | Amazon | B&H): Canon RF […]

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What else is new?

→ Shure announced a new MoveMic range of wireless microphones (see all new models). → The art of black-and-white photography with Thibault Roland. → Photo News Roundup: week of March 3, 2024.

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Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount release date

Cosina announced the release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount: March 19, 2024. The lens has already been released for Leica M-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and was recently announced also for Canon RF mount (price: $1,800). Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here:

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Canon released their corporate strategy for 2024: achieve #1 in mirrorless market, collaboration, 3D and VR imaging

Canon released its corporate strategy for 2024 – here are the four main targets for the next 2 years for the Imaging Group: Establish Absolute Position in Mirrorless Camera Market Expand Network Camera Business Through Group Collaboration Strengthen Profit Structure by Improving Productivity Expand Systems for 3D Imaging

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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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