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Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Today Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF super-tele lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, T-mount (via an adapter, pre-orders coming soon at B&H):

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Ricoh USA issued a correction on the Japanese press release about the company no longer mass-producing cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022

Ricoh Americas contacted me with a clarification on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan. The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market […]

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Canon is shutting down a major camera factory in China, returning to domestic production citing “facing unprecedented difficulties”

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

Canon is shutdowns a major camera factory in China (Zhuhai factory) citing “facing unprecedented difficulties” and returning to domestic production:

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Ricoh announces major restructuring of their camera business (Imaging Division)

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

Ricoh will be implementing several major new strategies for their Imaging Division on April 1st:

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The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month (February 22-27) and the first scheduled presentations are already listed on their website. As you can imagine, all Japanese companies will be present and we will probably see several new product announcements:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2022

Leica Q3 or Leica QL or a new Leica X? Leica M11 camera first impressions Fujifilm is Celebrating 5 Years of GFX – The Game Has Changed Samyang AF 12mm f/2 IBIS Bug Found

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Announced: Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2022

The previously rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order: US + Canada Europe Adorama B&H Photo Amazon Paul’s Photo Camera Canada Calumet DE Calumet NL Foto Koch Park Cameras WEX Sample photos 1 Sample photos 2 Additional coverage available at Explora, […]

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