
It seems that the new Leica D-Lux 8 (Adorama | B&H | WEX | Koch) is the first open-source camera from a major manufacturer – LeicaRumors posted the link to the official Leica website where you can download the camera’s source code:

PictureCorrect is currently running a sale on their composition cheat sheets summer sale. Here are the 22 composition cheat sheets you will get: More PictureCorrect products: The Photography Tutorial eBook The Landscape Photographer’s Lightroom Presets How to Photograph Fireworks eBook The Street Photographer’s Lightroom PresetsPictureCorrect Fundamental Cheat Sheets PictureCorrect Adventure Cheat Sheets PictureCorrect Cheat Sheets […]

CameraInsider reports that two new lenses will be announced soon: Hasselblad wide angle zoom lens Tamron big zoom lens: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens Last month, I already reported that Hasselblad is rumored to announce a new super tele XCD lens: Hasselblad will soon announce a new super tele lens XCD lens […]

BCN released its sales rankings in Japan for the first half of 2024. Here are the top brands for each of the different categories (BCN collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report): Category No.1 manufacturer Sales volume share Digital camera with fixed […]

LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $734k. SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones has already raised over $661k. Old Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects: SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release

The European Nikon rebates are set to expire on July 22nd The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is now in stock Understanding Dual Gain ISO on the Nikon Z6 III and other cameras The new Pixii Max full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount is now open for pre-orders Leica Camera opens its largest store […]

The previously rumored 7Artisans 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for sale: US: Amazon US | B&H Photo International shipping: 7artisans | Pergear Amazon CA|Amazon UK|Amazon DE|Amazon FR|Amazon ES|Amazon IT Lightweight design 437.5g Full-frame STM Motor, support eyes/face tracking 85mm golden portrait focal length Fn custom function button […]

The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Leica L-mount has been officially announced. It is currently in stock and available to ship ($499). The lens already exists for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount: Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount officially released Meike lenses are […]