
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release: 31 days left Fjord 50-C camera backpack: ended Radiant Mega Sling: ending today CAZE all-in-one memory card reader solution: 12 days left Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 9 days left Maven Wave 2 color-coded filters: now on Indiegogo

Many (all?) companies got into the habit of announcing product shortages “becuase of high demand“. For the most part, I consider this to be a marketing strategy, but in the case of the new Fujifilm X100VI camera, I believe the hype is real after getting some feedback from retailers – the X100VI demand is very […]

The previously rumored Leica SL3 camera is now officially announced and available for pre-order (US price: $6,995): Pre-order: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Calumet | Koch | Park | WEX Additional information Leica SL3 hands-on review from Leitz-Park Leica SL2 vs. Leica SL3 specifications comparison Why the new Leica SL3 doesn’t come with Content Authenticity? […]

Nikon is buying RED. The press release can be found here. No other information is available. Stay tuned for details. See the current line of RED cameras at Adorama and B&H Photo). RED is now YELLOW: Nikon buying RED is a very BIG deal!

Some AstrHori lenses are up to 25% off for a limited time at Amazon US and Amazon DE. The latest Astrhori lenses can be found here.

The latest Voigtlander lenses are now available for pre-order (check also Amazon): Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Vintage Aspherical Type I & II VM lens (Leica M) Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens (Canon RF) Voigtlander 18mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Aspherical black & silver lens (Fujifilm X) Additionally information on the new lenses: