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CIPA numbers for September 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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Hangzhou Xingxi Technology (YoloLiv) joins the Micro Four Thirds system standard group bringing the number of supporting companies to 59

Hangzhou Xingxi Technology (YoloLiv) joins the Micro Four Thirds system standard group bringing the number of supporting companies to 59 (YoloLiv is a live streaming hardware and software company based in Hangzhou, China):

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What else is new?

New Pixii+ camera with M-mount announced What is the Content Authenticity Initiative and how does it work with the new Leica M11-P camera? Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera SmallRig Fujifilm X-T5 Time Machine Series Expansion Kit INSTAX Pal Selected For TIME Magazine’s “THE BEST INVENTIONS OF 2023” The latest firmware […]

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PictureCorrect autumn sale

The ongoing PictureCorrect autumn sale will end on midnight October 31: The Photography Tutorial eBook: 78% off The Composition Cheat Sheets: 81% off

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What else is new?

Ricoh made an official statement on the Pentax film camera project Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera now in stock Big Fujifilm GFX100S Price Reduction Coming Fujifilm X-E4 Prices Are Rising Lexar Silver CFExpress Type A Card Announced

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Canon to announce a new RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS lens on November 2

Canon is rumored to announce a new RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS lens on November 2nd. The new lens is expected to be priced at around $2,000. It’s a strange lens if you ask me, but I guess companies are running out of ideas. What do you think? Update – with the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS, Canon […]

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What’s new on Kickstarter/Indiegogo?

Here are the latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects still available for funding: I’m Back Film: revolutionize your 35mm analog photo camera with a Digital Film Cartridge ($317,077 raised from $27,995 goal, 502 backers, 41 left). EVO-series one circular filter: combine threads and magnets – thread it in or snap it ($24,581 raised from $5,112 goal, 73 backers, […]

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SD Association (SDA) announced new SD 9.1 specification

SD Association (SDA) announced new SD 9.1 specification, doubling the SD Express memory cards speed (up to 2GB/s) and new SD Express Speed Classes:

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“I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge already raised $250k on Kickstarter in just 3 days

The new “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge has already raised $250k on Kickstarter in just 3 days with 46 more days to go (the project was fully funded in just 17 minutes). Additional information can be found here and here: New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to old […]

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New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to old 35mm film cameras

The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated: The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to old 35mm film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes): Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical […]

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