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What else is new?

Ricoh is rumored to be working on another Pentax APS-C DSLR camera The new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens for Leica M-mount will start shipping on October 22nd Topaz Labs DeNoise AI now on sale (use coupon RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off)

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The August 2020 CIPA numbers are out

The August 2020 CIPA numbers are out (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

Xcube modular hardshell backpack for photographer & traveler. MindShift rotation backpack series

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The new silver Pentax K-1 Mark II camera and HD Pentax-D FA ★ lenses are now in stock The first PIXII camera reviews are in Fujifilm Full Frame Mirrorless 28-100mm f/2.8 and 28-110mm f/2.8 Patents Spotted  

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Funleader 18mm f/8 cap lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras now available

After a successful Kickstarter, the Funleader 18mm f/8 cap lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras is now available for purchase on eBay and at Myfunleader. The lens is available for Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts. Here are the details:

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What else is new?

New Leica V-Lux 5 Explorer camera kit announced Explained: the new FotodioX Pro PRONTO adapter that will autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras Ricoh filed two new patents for Pentax APS-C DSLR lenses Ricoh discusses user interface of the upcoming Pentax K-new flagship APS-C DSLR camera  

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Ricoh Imaging Europe acquires Meilleure Visite to enhance Ricoh 360 service Explained: the new FotodioX Pro PRONTO adapter that will autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras Billingham announced new navy canvas/chocolate leather camera bags Win A Limited Edition 10th Anniversary X100V Fujifilm X-T2 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-Pro2 / X-Pro3 / X-H1 / X-E3 / X-T20 / X-T30 Firmware Update For FUJINON XF50mmF1.0 R WR Fujifilm Releases X […]

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New British company Alice is trying to succeed where others have failed: to develop an MFT camera that attaches to a smartphone

Alice Camera is a British company that is trying to succeed where others have failed – developing an MFT camera that attaches to your smartphone. Several other companies like DxO, Olympus, Yongnuo, Canon, and of course Sony (I am sure I am missing a few) have tried this concept before and have failed. Not sure what is the secret […]

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NWS Instruments announces pricing for their 23mm f/3.5 APO and 110mm f/3.2 APO lenses

The Swiss company NWS Instruments announced the pricing of their 23mm f/3.5 APO and 110mm f/3.2 APO medium format lenses with Hasselblad V-mount (previously reported here):

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Report: shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019

Nikkei published new data on the shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019:

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