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The 2022 CP+ show is canceled because of COVID

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2022

This just in – the 2022 CP+2022 show is now canceled because of COVID:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2022

Ricoh Q3 financial results: “in camera business, sales of new products were strong” Fujifilm GFX More Than Full Frame, 5 Years Of GFX Celebration Continues, and February #10YearsOfXMount Challenge CAUTION: Fujifilm SDXC GFX/X macOS File Bug Found – Fix Coming Soon

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What to expect for the 2022 CP+ show

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2022

Here are some of the rumored/expected new products to be announced at the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (the full list of exhibitors can be found here): Update: the 2022 CP+ show is canceled because of COVID.

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The K|Lens One Kickstarter project is now canceled

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2022

The Kickstarter project for the K|Lens One light field lens for DSLR cameras is now canceled after it raised $225,422 from 127 backers (the goal was $84,727). Here is the official statement from K|Lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2022

Now in stock: Ricoh GT-2 tele conversion lens, GV-3 external viewfinder, GA-2 lens adapter for the new GR IIIx camera Fujifilm Secret Development Story: XC, XF, and GF Lenses Discussed Leica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500 Leica UK statement on the ongoing global chip shortage

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The latest CIPA numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2022

    CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data for 2021 (orange: 2021, black: 2020, blue: 2019):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2022

→ Viltrox announced a new DG-L extension tube designed for Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount camera models. → Monster Adapter announced a new LA-NE1 Contax N lenses to Sony E-mount camera autofocus adapter: Adorama | B&H. → The latest Panasonic USA lens and camera savings.

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New H&Y filter solutions introduced

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system (world’s first) with a variable step adapter that can fit lenses with different thread sizes and basically eliminates the need for filter adapter rings. There is also a new magnetic K-series clip-on filter. Check out also the available filters. For a list of all H&Y […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera? Is the new Leica M11 camera using a Sony sensor? (a7R IV) Leica M11 firmware update version 1.2.1.0 released? *UPDATED* The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR New Release […]

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The latest BCN Ranking data

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

BCN Ranking published new reports on the latest sales data for the Japanese market – the first graph is the lens market share by lens mount (number of interchangeable lenses sold by mount) – it is interesting that Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z are currently at the same level in Japan (click for […]

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