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Nikon plans to incorporate RED’s video tech in its cameras in order to expand market share Nikon Z6 III back in stock in the US Kamerakraft LMGRIP grip version 3.0 for Leica M film cameras now open for pre-orders SG-image 55mm f/1.8 AF Announced in Asia Fujifilm Developed A Linux SDK For Remote Control Of […]

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BCN sales rankings in Japan for the first half of 2024

BCN released its sales rankings in Japan for the first half of 2024. Here are the top brands for each of the different categories (BCN collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report): Category No.1 manufacturer Sales volume share Digital camera with fixed […]

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Ending soon on Kickstarter: LIT DUO 1 light meter ($734k) and SwitchLens MFT camera ($661k)

LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $734k. SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones has already raised over $661k. Old Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects: SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release

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The European Nikon rebates are set to expire on July 22nd The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is now in stock Understanding Dual Gain ISO on the Nikon Z6 III and other cameras The new Pixii Max full-frame digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount is now open for pre-orders Leica Camera opens its largest store […]

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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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