CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their August report – the number of shipped interchangeable lens digital cameras increased slightly since last month and it is still better compared to last year (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view). Here are the other two graphs:
New Metabones 0.50x Speed Booster for Pentax Q (0.5x magnification and world-record f/0.666) More Leica rumors: 35mm f/1 or f/0.95 lens and limited edition Andy Summers camera Fujifilm X-T2, X-Pro2, XF10-24, and XF18-55 Firmware Updates Fujifilm X-T2/GFX Canon Smart Adapters and Nikon Smart Adapters Coming Soon
The new ON1 Photo RAW 2018 will be released at the end of October. Here are the details (you can download a free 30-day trial of the PhotoRAW 2017.6 today):
Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:
This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:
Wex Photographic and Calumet Photographic – two of the major UK photo/camera retailers are now officially merged. All calphoto.co.uk visitors are now redirected to wexphotographic.com. Here is the official statement I received yesterday:
Here is a video review of the Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 full frame DSLR lens (price: $699) with some sample photos:
I have not reported in a while about the latest DxOMark test results. Here are the currently top-rated cameras based on the overall DxOMark sensor test score (the new Nikon D850 is not tested yet):
Some additional information on the new 35mm compact film camera from the Japan Camera Hunter:
The Hong Kong-based company iZugar announced a new 3.25mm 220 degree fisheye lens for MFT systems: The first 220 for Super Fisheye Lens for MFT systems Designed for Micro Four Third Camera such as BlackMagic, Panasonic GH4 / GX85 or ZCam E1 – iZugar Custom Edition* High resolution, for 4K and beyond Extra slim design for better parallax […]
