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Coming soon: Megadap M2RF Leica M-mount to Canon RF-mount autofocus adapter Leica highlights from the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions 6 on October 12, 2024 Talking vintage Leica with Kevin Fickling: my desert island Leica lenses Canon EOS R5 C Firmware 1.0.7.1 Released Angelbird Fast and Affordable CFexpress Type A Cards For Sony Announced Leofoto X100VI/X100V […]

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Getting close to a new Nikon product announcement Nikon established a new $51.5 million “NFocus Fund” in California to invest in North American startups Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM and Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM For EF Mount Discontinued Construction for the new Ginza Sony Park Completed Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 and Voigtlander […]

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New Nikon rebates in Europe Nikon Japan announced a price increase for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens, “change in sales method” for the Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens Leica SL2 and SL2-S price drop now also in Germany The latest “Kasyapa for Leica” reviews Canon Osmo Pocket Like Patent Found Canon […]

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Digital cameras: a dying breed after smartphones wipe out decades of industry growth

Statista published two different charts showing camera ownership and shipments over the years: Digital cameras – a dying breed? “As the following chart based on data from Statista Consumer Insights shows, digital camera ownership has declined across the globe over the past few years, and it’s probably not a stretch to assume that usage has […]

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: New: Finder TW2 AI-powered astrophotography telescope Almost $60k raised; SPINN.DESIGN CW.02 water-resistant wrapper Ending soon: LINKFLOW BOLD outdoor safety camera Still available: LIT DUO 1 light meter Still available: OnePro backpack designed for outdoor photography Still available: SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones Now on Indiegogo: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods […]

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Please support: Nikon FM3A film camera on Lego Ideas New Nikon Nikkor 28-135mm power zoom cinema lens? Canon 200-1000mm F6.3-9 IS Patent Found New Leica Store Wuhan SKP opened in China The Leica SL2-S camera and lens kits are now $1,000 off in the US Fujifilm X-T30 EVF Diopter Mod and 3D Printable Angular 49mm […]

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New Panasonic savings in the US

Panasonic has new “Flash” savings in the US that will end in three days (August 22) – see the details at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo: Item Retail Final Price Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX $2,199.99 $1,999.99 Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera with Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 $2,499.99 $2,299.99 Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Camera with […]

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The latest BCN mirrorless market share/sale rankings data

BCN released the latest mirrorless market share/sale rankings data for Japan: Sony: 49.7% Canon: 20.2% Nikon: 12.6% Fuji, Panasonic, OM System: 5% or less each BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report. Previous BCN reports from Japan can be found here:

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Questionable Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z Spy Photos DPR: Canon EOS R5 Mark II Studio Scene New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live tomorrow: The Leica D-Lux 8 Episode Fujifilm Lens Firmware Updates Released – XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR, XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, […]

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Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category

Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category: CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Sony Alpha 9 III FULL-FRAME CAMERA: Nikon Zf ADVANCED FULL-FRAME CAMERA: Nikon Z6III APS-C CAMERA: Sony Alpha 6700 MICRO FOUR THIRDS CAMERA: Panasonic Lumix G9II COMPACT CAMERA: Fujifilm X100VI LENS OF THE YEAR: Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art ULTRA-WIDE […]

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