Monthly Archives: August 2024

Canon USA got a huge tax break to keep staff employed, and then… they had a layoff… now they may have to return the $7 million back

Canon USA recently laid off between 100 and 150 employees at its Melville headquarters less than a year after getting a huge tax break to keep staff employed. Now they may have to return the $7 million tax break. Here is the timeline of events: December 14, 2023 – Canon could close Melville headquarters if more […]

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Canon adds more products to their supply shortage list

In addition to the already announced shortages for the latest EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II cameras, Canon added several more products to their supply shortage list: Product Availability EOS R1 We plan to ship the products one by one, but delivery may take longer than usual. EOS R5 Mark II We plan to ship the […]

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What else is new?

Ricoh Japan issued a second temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera The new Pentax WG-8 and WG-100 all-weather cameras are now in stock for the first time The upcoming Nikon N2318 camera model is now also registered in Indonesia Now in stock: PolarPro defender body cap with a hidden AirTag/memory card […]

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New: Arca Swiss Pico compact view camera system

Arca Swiss released a new Pico compact view camera system:

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Canon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Phototrend published an article about the Canon Professional Service (CPS) station at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Some of Canon’s offerings to accredited photographers include: 150 x Canon EOS R3 100 x Canon EOS R1 100 x Canon EOS R5 Mark II Large stock of Canon EOS R6 Mark II 50 x Canon RF 100-300mm […]

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New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens to be announced on August 7th

Yongnuo will announce the previously reported 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount next week on August 7th. Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. Yongnuo to announce four new lenses (incl. new YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL lens for E/X/Z mount)

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Panasonic’s latest financial results: strong camera sales, decreased revenue

Panasonic released its latest financial results (Q1, 2024). The company does not disclose detailed numbers about its camera sales – they only reported strong sales and decreased revenue: “Digital camera equipment sales were strong, but some product categories were affected by worsening market conditions resulting in a decrease in revenue.” “Strong sales” does not really […]

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The Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon

The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon – it could be as early as next week (check the official Meike website):

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