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CIPA camera production data for January

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2022

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data for January 2022 (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2022

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2022

         The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2022 are:

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What else is new: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.0 full-frame lens patent and more

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2022

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Mirrorless APS-C Patent Found Cheap 28mmm external optical viewfinder for Ricoh GR and Leica cameras Ricoh Image Sync version 2.1.11 is released

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First leaked picture of the new Hasselblad X2D camera

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022

Three months ago I reported that a new Hasselblad X system camera is rumored for 2022 and it seems that we already have the first leaked picture from the upcoming Hasselblad X2D: For comparison, here is a picture of the current Hasselblad X1D model – the first major difference is the new top LCD screen:

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This is how Ricoh is planning to restructure their camera business

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022

Back in January Ricoh announced that they will be restructuring their camera business (see also this post). Today Ricoh issues a press release with some additional details – here is a recap:

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The OM System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera will start shipping on March 18th

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022

The new OM-System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera will start shipping on March 18th (press release). Update: the new OM System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera is now in stock at Amazon. Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Calumet First look | Explora The Olympus OM-1 camera processing power offers room to grow in terms of future firmware updates

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CIPA: worldwide camera shipment will decrease 6.1% this year (2022)

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022

CIPA released their annual market outlook for shipment of cameras and lenses – the worldwide camera shipment will decrease 6.1% this year (2022):

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The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) collapsible lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022

The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) collapsible lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order: Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay store. Additional information on the new: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) […]

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Up to 20% off on select 7artisans and Viltrox lenses (coupon codes included)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022

Some 7artisans and Viltrox lenses are up to 20% off (coupon codes valid only of the listings below) 20% off with coupon code 20BGBU27: 7artisans 50mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z | 7artisans 50mm f/0.95 for Sony E Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z | Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 for Sony E 15% off with coupon code 15I4C3O8: Viltrox 56mm […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022

Ricoh Imaging will stop selling Theta products in Japan Leica S3 trade-up program is back in the US Fujifilm SDXC GFX/X macOS File Bug Fixed For X100V, X-E4, X-Pro3, X-T30II, GFX50R, GFX50SII

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