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OpticExplorer is a new lens simulator/lens database website

Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website:

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Ricoh GR III v1.71 and GR IIIx v1.21 firmware updates released Leica Society International sent out a survey about the long-rumored Leica M camera with a built-in EVF Leica has announced new pricing and camera options for the CCD Sensor Corrosion Upgrade Program Sigma 17mm, 23mm, 50mm Lenses Coming to E-Mount and 150-600mm F5-6.3 OS, […]

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DJI released L-mount and M-mount lens units for the Ronin 4D The new Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount available for pre-order, could be delayed Leicavit alternative: Akagivit winder for Leica M2 cameras Fujifilm Telephoto Patents Found XF200-600mm f/5.6-8 and XF100-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Ricoh/Pentax interview in Cameraman Magazine Protective wrap skins for […]

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The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now available for download

The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now officially released and available for download (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. New customers can get the $20 off intro offer: The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve […]

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

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

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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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

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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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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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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