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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

The new Leica Perspective Control feature explained (for Leica M10-P, M10-R and M10 Monochrom cameras) Ricoh opens their first brand store in Moscow Federal Court Holds National Parks Service Film Permitting Rule Unconstitutional

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OmniVision debuts its first image sensor with 100% phase detection coverage for superior autofocus

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2021

OmniVision announced its first image sensor with 100% phase detection coverage for superior autofocus in flagship and high end smartphones: “Combination of 1.0 Micron Pixel and 1/1.5” optical format with selective conversion gain, 50MP resolution and QPD provides premium still and 8K video captures for wide and ultrawide main cameras”. Press release:

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What’s next? (2021 CP+ show)

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2021

Here is a list of new products that are rumored/expected to be announced before or during the 2021 CP+ show: Cameras Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount camera Sigma fp L camera Pentax K-3 Mark III Sharp MFT 8k camera Sigma full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera (delayed, delayed again) Lenses Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line […]

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Finally some positive reports about the future of the photo industry

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2021

Fiormarkets thinks that the underwater camera market will grow from $4.8 billion in 2019 to $15.30 billion by 2027: “The underwater camera market is expected to grow from USD 4.8 billion in 2019 to USD 15.30 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 15.6% during the forecast period 2020-2027. The factors driving the market are […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2021

The Pentax KP J Limited DSLR camera is now officially discontinued What’s next for Leica? The price of the new Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens is already sky-rocketing

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CIPA December and full 2020 year numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2021

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their camera production data for November 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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Alice AI camera now available for pre-order on Indiegogo

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2021

The Alice AI camera I reported about last year is now available for pre-order on Indiegogo. Additional information:

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How to get a super fast 29mm f/0.55 Micro Four Thirds lens for under $1,500

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2021

How to get a super fast 29mm f/0.55 Micro Four Thirds lens for under $1,500: Get the Canon EF Lens to Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster SUPER16 0.58x ($659) + Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Canon EF ($799) = this combo gives you 29mm f/0.55 (50mm*0.58=29mm, f/0.95*0.58=f/0.551) The fastest Micro Four Thirds lens on […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2021

New firmware update version 2.0 released for the Megadap MTZ11 autofocus adapter for Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras Fujifilm X Lab 10 GFX100S: Nostalgic Negative, American New Color, Settings, and More  

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New Rubinar lenses announced from the Russian LZOS factory

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2021

There are several new lenses from the Russian LZOS factory that were announced on February 1st: MC RUBINAR 1000/10 Macro MC RUBINAR 500/8 Macro MC RUBINAR 500/5.6 Macro MC RUBINAR 300/4.5 Macro A few sample photos can be found here (from the 300/4.5 lens on a Sony a7s camera). Here is the translated press release:

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