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CIPA March numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2021

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

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2021

New Kistar 40mm f/2.4 lens for Leica M-mount is currently under development Leica Camera announced a new partnership with JMGO – a manufacturer of home entertainment products Fujifilm Wins Record 23 iF Design Awards

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New OM Digital interview: no full-frame, new camera in the next few weeks

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2021

There is a new interview with OM Digital executive published by a Swiss website. Nothing new to report really, just a repetition of what OM Digital has been saying for months: No full-frame cameras from OM Digital New OM Digital camera to be announced in the next few weeks The Olympus TG-6 Tough camera will be […]

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Deal of the day: $30 off on the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2021

The Megadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z autofocus adapter is now on sale for a limited time ($30 off) at the LeicaRumors and PhotoRumors online stores (free international shipping included) – this offer is valid until April 30th. Update: this promo is now over. The regular price of the Megadap MTZ11 is $349: Adorama | Amazon | B&H. […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2021

Additional information/rumors on the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (L-mount) Leica will launch more new M lenses with a minimum focusing distance of 30cm Pentax K-3 Mark III already shipping, first unboxing video, Sony a7 III comparison, new version of Image Sync Fujifilm GFX100’s Latest Firmware Ver.4.00 Released

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Is Photopia the new Photokina?

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2021

Last year Photokina got “suspended until further notice” and while I am sure the brand “Photokina” will come back in the future in one way or another, it seems that we now already have a replacement: meet Photopia Hamburg or “Festival of Imaging” – a brand new photography show that is supposed to take place […]

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New products from Peter McKinnon, Moza, Zhong Yi Optics, Gitzo and more

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2021

→ New on Kickstarter: Peter McKinnon X NOMATIC everyday camera bag (raised almost $1 million). → Also on Kickstarter: MOZA Slypod Pro carbon fiber 3-in-1 electric monopod (raised over $300k) → Gitzo introduced a new reinforced Gitzo Ball Head Series 4. → Zhong Yi Optics announced three new Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm, 24mm, and 35mm T/1.0 cinema lenses […]

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An updated list of the top-rated cameras according to DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2021

DxOMark just published their Nikon Z7II camera sensor review. Here is the updated list of the top-rated cameras according to the latest DxOMark sensor test results (click for larger view): Here is a more detailed view of the ranking:

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Welcoming our latest sponsor: Paul’s Photo

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2021

Please welcome our latest sponsor Paul’s Photo located in Torrance, California. They sell many of the brands I cover here on the blog (click for larger view): You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For easy access to Paul’s Photo website, use the banner on the sidebar or any of these direct links: New gear for […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2021

Leica will launch more new M lenses with a minimum focusing distance of 30cm The Leica Q2 Daniel Craig x Greg Williams limited edition camera is already sold out Pentax K-3 Mark III camera Q&A (video) Next are the latest Fujifilm-related news:

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