The previously reported Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama, B&H Photo, Amazon (coming soon) 0.9m close focus distance Classic Appearance Design in the 1950s Collapsible structure for easy pocket storage Double Gauss structure ensures edge-to-edge sharpness A fast f/2 aperture with a 12-blade diaphragm Simulating vintage coating […]
Asahi reports that Panasonic has not achieved its medium-term strategy goals and President Kusumi calls it a “crisis situation”: Panasonic Holdings (HD) has revealed that it expects to fail to achieve two of the three targets set in its three-year mid-term strategy ending in fiscal 2024. President Yuki Kusumi acknowledged that the situation is “critical, […]
Panasonic released an updated Lumix S lens roadmap as of May 2024 (see previous L-mount roadmaps):
The previously rumored Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | Foto Koch Additional information What’s new in the Leica D-Lux 8? Press release Specifications:
The new Photography Lighting Cheat Sheets by PictureCorrect are now 80% off during the launch sale until May 31 (a total of 43 Photography Lighting Cheat Sheets): 13 on Natural Light: Whether you’re capturing the golden glow of sunrise, the harsh shadows of midday, or the soft, diffused light of an overcast day, these cheat […]
Hobolite announced a new Iris LED light with a compact design and an aperture ring (looks like a vintage compact camera): Orders: Amazon (check also the Hobolite Amazon store) B&H Photo (see all Hobolite products) Hobolite website (international shipping) Details: Light with Fresnel Lens & Color Filters Output: 705 Lux at 3.3′ (6500K) 2700-6500K CCT […]
The already leaked compact Panasonic Lumix S9 camera with L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX | Koch | Erhardt (free 26mm f/8 lens with the purchase of Lumix S9 camera or kit) Update: there is also a new Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens Panasonic announced a new real-time […]
The previously reported Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be officially announced on May 24. Thypoch lenses have a unique depth-of-field indicator similar to the famous Kern MacroSwitar lens. Thypoch lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be found here:
