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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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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2022

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

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The 2022 BCN awards are out (camera market share in Japanese retail stores)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

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):

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The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022

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:

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By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2022

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

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By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2022

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?

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