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2023 mirrorless camera market share

Nikkei published the 2023 mirrorless camera market share from Techno System Research (I believe the numbers are just for the Japanese market the numbers are for the global market share):

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Nikon’s MCT225 brings CT clarity to Tamron’s lens analysis Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z6 and Z7 cameras 3 days left: the current Nikon US rebates are ending on July 21 (Sunday) Leica released a firmware update version 1.1.9 for the SL3 camera overwriting images issue Beyond the Specs: Real-World Performance of the […]

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New on Kickstarter: LIT DUO 1 game-changing light meter for film, video, and photo

A new LIT DUO 1 light meter for film, video, and photo is listed for funding on Kickstarter: State-of-the-art interference filter sensor technology Dual sensor setup unlocking simultaneous measuring Light flicker metering capability. Bluetooth connectivity expanding use-cases. State-of-the-art high-speed, ultra-low-power MCU and memory chipsets. USB-C port: Powering the device via cable or backup for firmware […]

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A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000 The Leica SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue confirmed by Leica New Nikon N2318 camera model registered in China Pentax 17 film camera Q&A Big Fujifilm GFX Firmware Dump Plus X-T4 and X-T50 Firmware Updates Notice and Apology to FUJIFILM […]

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May 2024 CIPA numbers: camera shipments hit a three-year high

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

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The new Billingham 5-series MKII camera bags are now available for sale The new Pentax WG-8 all-weather camera will start shipping on July 12 The Panasonic Lumix GH9II Gets Put Through Its Paces w/ an International Performer Micro Four Thirds: Debunking Misconceptions About Camera Literacy (Unreliable Source Deemed Click Bait) The Best Autofocus Video Settings […]

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Nikon Self Service Repair program expanded for more cameras, lenses, and accessories The new Nikon Imaging Cloud service Nikon has several new design patents, but they are all “secret” and cannot be accessed The new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 50mm f/2.2 VM lens is now available for pre-order in Europe 25mm Leica DG Summilux F/1.4 Horse Portrait […]

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No joke, this is how the 88MP Nikon Z7 III rumor started Confirmed: the new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is not the 35mm f/1.2 S from the roadmap *UPDATED* Converted Contax G 45mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount by Funleader review (last chance to get one) Just announced: new IDSworks modular base plate […]

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