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Offline for a few days

I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited internet connectivity. My coverage of the latest news and rumors could be delayed. You can always check our sister sites (FujiAddict, SonyAddict, 43addict) or some of the new Facebook groups (Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, Voigtlander, Zeiss) for some interesting discussions and photographs. The latest […]

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Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on May 1st Confirmed: Leica M-D Typ 262 camera now discontinued New: Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set New Leica 1546 camera registered in Asia New Pentax Ricoh professional service started in Japan Ricoh FY2018/03 financial results Lexar XQD memory cards update Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware 1.20 […]

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March CIPA report: the downturn continues

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March report. The downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2018, black: 2017, blue: 2016, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here: DSLR numbers: compared […]

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Nikon is developing a new mirrorless camera at a “rapid pace”, getting close to the official announcement At least two high-end Nikon cameras and at least two lenses expected by the end of 2018 Leica M-D Typ 262 camera approaching end of life, no longer in production Leica M-D Typ 262 camera approaching end of […]

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LEX is the first E-mount film camera

There is a project online for an E-mount based film camera called LEX. See the details at lexoptical.com: LEX is the first camera which lets you use your E-Mount lenses with your favorite film emulsions. So far it has taken us more than a year to get this design right. When we are done LEX […]

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Flickr acquired by SmugMug

I just received this email about Flickr being acquired by SmugMug:

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Check out this new Sionyx night vision action camera

Sionyx has a new night vision action camera that will soon start a funding campaign on Kickstarter tomorrow (April 20 – May 25): Here is some additional information:

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The 2018 TIPA and EISA awards are out Imaging Resource visits Nikon’s Hikari glass factory Capture One 11.1 released with support for more Leica cameras and lenses Imaging Resource CP+ interview with Ricoh: “We would like to concentrate on the camera with prism”

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LargeSense LS911 is the first full frame 8×10 digital single shot camera

LargeSense launched LS911 – the first full frame 8×10 digital single shot camera available for sale for $106,000. Here are the camera specifications: Single shot 9×11 inch monochrome CMOS sensor High base sensitivity of ISO 2100 Live view for focusing Compatible with any large format lens with a sufficient image circle Easy to use HTML-based WiFi control […]

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Nikon to announce a new Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 PF lens soon Most of the photos in the World Press Photo 2018 contest were taken with Nikon (51.5%) and DSLR cameras (83.5%) Dpreview: “Nikon’s 1 system – it’s not dead, it’s just sleeping” Nikon patents a zoom eyepiece for EVF Pentax K-1 Mark II camera unboxing […]

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