Photo Rumors

Here are the top 10 best-selling compact digital cameras for the first half of 2026 in Japan

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2026

Here are the top 10 best-selling compact digital cameras of the first half of 2026 in Japan:

You can clearly see how the big Japanese brands are behind on the trend – Kodak has four cheap mediocre cameras in the top 10 list.

The BCN Ranking is a POS database that collects and aggregates daily sales data of digital cameras from major consumer electronics retailers and online shops covering approximately 40% of the Japanese retail market.

Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback

Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity

Source: BCNR

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New Sony FX camera rumored to be announced this week

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2026

A new Sony FX camera has been rumored for a while (Sony FX4 or Sony FX5?) and has already been registered in Asia:

More Sony FX camera rumors (Sony FX4?)

The official announcement is rumored to be on July 22nd – here is what to expect from the new FX model that will be positioned between the FX3/FX3A and the FX6:

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NiSi released a new 16mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for Hasselblad XCD & Fujifilm GFX mount

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2026

NiSi released a new 16mm f/2.8 ASPH ultra-wide prime lens for Fujifilm GFX-mount and Hasselblad XCD mount. The lens is equivalent to 12.6mm and has a field of view beyond 118 degrees. Orders are now open at B&H Photo and at the official NiSi online store (GFX | XCD):

Here are the details:

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Light Lens Lab is working on a new film camera

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2026

Light Lens Lab is working on a new film camera – this is a long-term future project, different from the previously reported LTM rangefinder film camera (see also this post):

Light Lens Lab future long-term film camera project rumors

More pictures of the Light Lens Lab Barnack replica film camera

Light Lens Lab is also working on a black-and-white photographic film project:

Posted in Light Lens Lab| Tagged film, film is not dead, Light Lens Lab Film, Light Lens Lab film camera| 9 Comments

DxO released new modules for the latest releases from Canon, Sony, Sigma, Panasonic, and Smayang

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2026

DxO released new modules for the latest releases from Canon, Sony, Sigma, Panasonic, and Smayang. A total of 1,515 new DxO Modules were released. Some of the newest camera modules have already been delivered automatically – here is the complete list:

Cameras:

Lenses:

Get a DxO discount with the promo code RUMORS (for new customers only).

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The latest Leica news

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2026

Here are the latest Leica news:

Posted in Leica| 28 Comments

Fuji and Canon registered new cameras

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2026

Both Fujifilm and Canon registered new cameras in Asia. Canon registered a new DS126965 camera on July 1st. It features dual-band Wi-Fi. This brings Canon’s total registrations for fiscal year 2026 to three new devices: DS126947, DS126973, and DS126965, none of which have corresponding existing models:

Posted in Canon, Fuji| Tagged canonrumors, Fuji FF260001 camera, Fuji FF260002 camera, Fuji Rumors, Fuji X-T6, Fujifilm X-T6, fujirumors| 44 Comments

Officially launched: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens (L/E/Z)

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2026

Meike officially launched the AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for L/E/Z mount:

Orders: Meike store | Amazon (coming soon to B&H Photo)
Previously reported here
Additional information
For L/E/Z mount
Price is $569
Available in black, white, and white/black colors:

Here is the list of lens updates:

Posted in Meike| Tagged Meike, Meike 85mm f/1.8 Mark II, Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series, Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens| 11 Comments

The first Russian anamorphic cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2026

The first 80mm Russian anamorphic cinema lens (previously reported here) was recently presented by Shvabe Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) at the Innoprom 2026 show. This marks the first time a domestically produced anamorphic film lens has reached the ready-made prototype stage in Russia. The anamorphic series, developed by the Lytkarinsky Optical Glass Plant (LZOS) within the Shvabe holding, includes four focal lengths: