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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Now available: DIY Funleader Helicoid for Contax G45 f/2 lens to Leica M-mount conversion New: Rockstar 40mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount Leica M11 camera sensor measurements now available at PhotonsToPhotos Godox AD200 Pro Firmware 1.3 Released
The 2022 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):
The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month (February 22-27) and the first scheduled presentations are already listed on their website. As you can imagine, all Japanese companies will be present and we will probably see several new product announcements:
Leica Q3 or Leica QL or a new Leica X? Leica M11 camera first impressions Fujifilm is Celebrating 5 Years of GFX – The Game Has Changed Samyang AF 12mm f/2 IBIS Bug Found
Leica is Catching up as Fujifilm Loses its Way The Leica M11 and Leica M10-R are the same price (plus M11 vs. M10-R specs comparison) The new Leica M11 has live view built-in image stabilization What is Pentax SATOBI?
The CIPA camera production data for November 2021 is out (orange: 2021, black: 2020, blue: 2019):
There were hardly any cameras on display at the 2022 CES show in Las Vegas. From all the major camera brands only Sony, Panasonic, and Canon were part of the show and they all had empty boring booths – here is our regular photo report from randorn.com:
