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The latest CIPA December numbers and comparison for the last 15 years

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020): Next graphs are based on the CIPA numbers from the past 15 years: Additional information from NikonRumors:

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: New: camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: Designed for the Modern Photographer. Ruggedly built with materials that get better with age (additional information available here): New on Kickstarter: camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co. New: ST@TEMENT transformable, durable & sleek bag: a different type of bag. SPINN CP camera […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2023

The latest Leica SL camera and lens rumors New: Oberwerth Louis M11 VFlex bag for Leica M cameras with attached Visoflex More on the new J Limited Duratect Pentax K-mount exchange service MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Firmware v07 and Upgrade Kit Patent Application For Fujifilm Full-Frame High-Magnification Zoom Lens

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Here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2023

A bizarre ranking but still interesting – here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world based on the total 2021 revenue according to Zion Market Research:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2023

Top Gun and Avatar Used Fujinon MK and Fujinon Premier Lenses Tamron 13mm F1.8 Di III-A Patent Found Leica introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings The Leica Boutique MapCamera Shinjuku will celebrate its 10th anniversary on February 20th, 2023

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2023

Coming soon: new Leica SUMMICRON-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses (based on Panasonic versions) The new MS Optics Apollon 36mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount weights only 80g (Miyazaki Optical) The latest Leica rumors: Q3, Q-E, SL3, M11 Mono, new APO 90mm, budget line of SL lenses The Ricoh GR […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2023

Adobe Camera RAW 15.1 now supports six Ricoh GR III and IIIx camera matching profiles (Standard, Vivid, Positive Film, Monotone, Soft Monotone, and Hard Monotone) Hands-on review: the rugged and competent Pentax KF CineD: Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR Factory Tour PRICES RETURNED TO “NORMAL” Viltrox is Increasing Prices and Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Now Available […]

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The 2022 Worst Camera of the Year Award goes to…

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2023

Here are the results of the 2022 Worst Camera of the Year Award poll – the winner is the Pentax KF DSLR camera. Congratulations!  The new $850 Pentax KF hardly offers any upgrades except the price from the previous Pentax K-70 model: Pentax KF vs. Pentax K-70 cameras comparison (almost the same) Here is the breakdown […]

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: carry your DSLR or Mirrorless more comfortably & shoot with greater intuitiveness. SnapPack anti-theft bag: a new generation of anti-theft bags that combine sleek & functionality. Power Junkie v2: use the Sony NP-F battery to power any camera. AMKOV affordable V-LOG camera: 4K/60fps video, support […]

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The global medium format camera market size is expected to grow from $146.5M in 2021 to $181M in 2027

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2023

The global medium format camera market size reached $146.5 million in 2021. ResearchAndMarkets.com expects the market to reach $181 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 3.59% during 2021-2027. Additional information (the full report is behind a paywall):

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