Monthly Archives: January 2025

Viltrox to announce three more LAB lenses this year

After the 135mm f/1.8, Viltrox is rumored to announce three more LAB lenses this year: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB: expected at the NAB show in April Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB expected after NAB show in April Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB expected after NAB show in April The new lenses are expected to be available for […]

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At CES 2025, Nikon will showcase thermal blankets designed to protect cameras and lenses from lunar dust and extreme temperature changes November 2024 CIPA numbers Just announced: new ArtraLab SIMILAR 35mm f/1.4 “Steel Rim” full-frame lens for Leica M-mount Leica Store Miami best selling cameras, lenses, and accessories for 2024 No more Visoflex with this […]

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OM SYSTEM rumored to announce a new vintage/classic-styled camera this year

According to the latest rumors, the new OM SYSTEM camera for 2025 will be a vintage-styled model that will use existing tech (sensor and processor) in a newly re-designed classic body – something similar to the Olympus OM-1/OM-3 film cameras from the ’70s and ’80s. Here is the first OM SYSTEM teaser for the upcoming camera: […]

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Optical waist-level viewfinder camera accessory

You can now buy optical waist-level viewfinders for various camera models on Ebay and Aliexpress. The viewfinders have different frame lines (28mm/35mm/40mm/50mm), so make sure you pick the correct version (two different models are available):

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Rollei 35AF film camera by Mint now available for order (with LiDAR autofocus technology)

The Rollei 35AF film camera by Mint with LiDAR autofocus technology is now available for order at B&H Photo (available in black and silver): In Europe, the camera can be purchased at: Foto Erhardt Foto Koch Calumet Photo Here are the details (see previous coverage):

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Sitina 1 open-source full-frame mirrorless camera updates

Here are the latest updates on the Sitina 1 open-source full-frame mirrorless CCD camera project recapped by SonyAddict:

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OM SYSTEM 2025 roadmap: a new camera and fast compact single-focal-length lenses

The CEO of OM SYSTEM Shigemi Sugimoto mentioned in his address for 2025 that his company is planning to add “a new camera to our lineup and bright, compact single-focal-length lenses with splash & dust-proof performance“. See the new OM SYSTEM rebates here. The full text of the “New Year Greeting and Prospects for 2025” […]

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New: IDSworks modular base plate and L-bracket attachment for Fujifilm GFX series

IDSworks introduced a new modular base plate and L-bracket attachment for Fujifilm GFX series (GFX100II / GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII). The base plate has two versions: Version I is for GFX100II Version II is for GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII Additional informtion is available here. Additional pictures:

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New JINTU 27mm f/2.8 lens for X/E mount

There is another new Chinese lens manufacturer called JINTU that just released a new 27mm f/2.8 APS-C AF lens for Fuji X-mount and Sony E-mount. Additional informtion:

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What else is new?

Nikon at the 2025 CES show Silver version of the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 released Third edition released: The Way of the Rangefinder Camera – A Modern Interactive Guide to the Leica M Digital Rangefinder 100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025) Godox Cube-C 2-Person Wireless Microphone System Canon […]

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