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What else is new: Sigma lenses for L-mount APS-C cameras and the latest Fuji news

Sigma will probably develop brand new lenses for Leica L-mount APS-C cameras And several Fuji updates:

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Th new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Leica L+M, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts is now available for pre-order

The new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Leica L+M, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts is now available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H Photo. Additional information on the lens can be found here and here). The Laowa macro lenses promotion is ending tomorrow – see the details at Adorama and B&H:

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Kolari Vision is now repairing corroded Leica M9 CCD sensors for $1,000 Sale: all caps, pins, and tins are now $20 with free international shipping Leica’s management did in fact once consider making a medium-format film camera system New: Ricoh 23mm and 28mm f/2.8 APS-C lens patent for a compact camera (new Ricoh GR maybe?).

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What’s new on Kickstarter: “Universal Lens Hood”

  In case you missed my social media post yesterday (Twitter | Facebook) – the “Universal Lens Hood” project raised over $160k on Kickstarter:

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More rumors: Leica Q2 James Bond 007 limited edition camera and Leica Q2 Monochrom camera The upcoming Pentax K-new flagship APS-C DSLR camera will have a fixed-type LCD screen Coming soon: “Pentax J Limited Online Event”

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What to expect next from Nikon Nikon registered two new wireless remote controllers that will replace the current WR-R10 and WR-T10 models What’s next for Leica? 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 lens comparison Fujinon XF50mm f/1 R LM WR Post Announcement Roundup

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July 2020 CIPA reports: big increase in mirrorless shipments

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

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The 2020 PhotoPlus Expo canceled, will take place online on November 1st

A week ago I reported that the 2020 PhotoPlus Expo was still scheduled to go on in the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 22 – 24. The show is now canceled and is replaced by an online show that will take place on November 1st.

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New DJI Osmo Mobile 4 leaked online

DJI will soon announce a new Osmo Mobile 4 with DynamicZoom, ActiveTrack 3.0 and a new mounting design with magnetic clamp and holder for easy removal. Stay tuned for more details. Update – more leaked pictures of the DJI Osmo Mobile 4:

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The 2020 PhotoPlus Expo is still on for October 22 – 24 in New York City

The 2020 PhotoPlus Expo is still scheduled to go on in the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 22 – 24. Registration is now open and it is free. As far as I remember, this is the only show that is not canceled… yet.

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