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CIPA January 2023 numbers: all in red again

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2023

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

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Migrating to a new server, expect some hiccups this weekend

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2023

PhotoRumors and all sister sites will be migrating to a new server this weekend (starting at 10 pm tonight EST). With the increased traffic and a large number of posts (almost 12,000 posts. 33,000 photos and over 120,00 comments), it is time to move to a server with a new generation of processors. In theory, […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2023

How they used to measure mechanically the Leica camera shutter speed milliseconds back in 1930 The Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone with 1″ Leica camera is coming to Europe 32 winning photos of the GR Photo Festival 2022 have been selected PDR: Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-H2S, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos

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Ending soon on Kickstarter: Clever Supply camera sling bag and SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: 39 hours left: Camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: $93,724 pledged of $15,000 goal (additional information) 44 hours left: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: $91,099 pledged of $13,237 goal Many previously crowdfunded projects are still available for purchase: KUVRD camera protection SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear TREXO […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2023

New Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition announced Sony Retinal Projection Camera Kit For Low Vision Announced The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping PDR: Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-H2S, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos

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CIPA report: camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2023

The Camera & Imaging Products Association presentation at the CP+2023 show indicated that average camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years. Here is a recap of the presentation:

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2023 CP+ show day 3 report

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2023

2023 CP+ show day 3 report:

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Camera shipments in 2022 exceed pre-Coronavirus levels showing a clear recovery in the digital camera market

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Some additional commentary from Japan on the latest Camera & Imaging Products Association data (Google translated):

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Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Meet the Hong Kong lawyer who collects Leica cameras as a hobby Interesting: the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years at Map Camera Japan is… The latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood Pentax trade-in program (USA) Fujifilm Expands Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration to […]

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