Leica announced a new Q3 camera with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO lens


The previously rumored Leica Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens is now officially announced:

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  • Leica Q3 43 accessories
  • Press release
  • Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
  • Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
  • Tilting 3″ display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
  • Maestro IV processing engine
  • Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
  • Newly designed Leica 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter featuring 11 elements in 8 groups plus 7 aspherical lens elements for eliminating aberrations
  • Expanded digital zoom range includes: 60mm (31 MP), 75mm (20 MP), 90mm (14 MP), 120mm (8 MP) & 150mm (5 MP)
  • Burst shooting up to 10 fps (mechanical shutter) or 15 fps (electronic shutter)
  • Visual compensation system for more stable photos & video recordings
  • 4K up to 60 fps & FHD up to 120 fps for video flexibility
  • New gray leatherette
  • ISO range from 50 to 100,000
  • Leica UX and intuitive operation
  • Full metal housing
  • Durable design with IP52-rated dust & water spray protection
  • All other features identical to the original Leica Q3 (28mm)
  • Compatible with all existing Q3 accessories:

Leica Q3 43 camera accessory

Leica announces a new Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens

Leica Q3 43 vs. Q3 vs. Q2 specifications comparison

Via LeicaRumors

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New Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD macro lens model F072 announced (for Z/E mount)


Tamron announced a new 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD macro lens (model F072) for Nikon Z and Sony E mount:

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Jeff Bridges is developing a new Widelux(X) panoramic film camera

Jeff Bridges is developing a new Widelux-copy panoramic film camera that will be called WideluxX. The wideluxx.com website is already up and running. The new camera is expected to be released next year (2025). The original Widelux camera can be found on eBay. Additional information on this project is available here:

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TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens officially announced


The previously reported TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens is now officially announced. The lens comes with an M42-mount but can be mounted on any modern camera with an adapter (not compatible with Nikon F-mount). The lens is designed for full-frame, but the actual image field is larger than full-frame and can almost cover medium format. The price is $269. The new lens is now in stock at:

Additional information:

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Getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E + Nikon Z


We are getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the latest images from Chinese social media:

Update – the lens will be listed for funding on Indiegogo on September 29:

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What else is new?

Tamron to announce a new 90mm f/2.8 macro lens for Nikon Z-mount tonight

The latest Ricoh Theta updates (HDR-DNG)

The new Pentax AF180FG flash is now available for pre-order

Ricoh now sells “Grad ND” software for the latest Pentax DSLR camera models

The Leica M11-D camera is now shipping in a new packaging that does not include a charger

Viltrox Announces Global Photo Contest 2024

Canon Powershot 10 White Announced in China

DigitalFoto Solution Limited ICEMAN PRO For Fujifilm X-T4

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More Leica Q3 43mm f/2 APO camera leaks before the official announcement tomorrow



More Leica Q3 43mm f/2 APO camera leaks appeared online before the official announcement tomorrow:

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The 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on September 26th


The 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on September 26th. The lens already exists for Sony E-mount – check the official 7Artisans website for details:

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Sigma fp event on October 25 – will there be a new camera announcement?



Sigma is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Sigma fp camera with an event in Burbank, California on October 25, 2024:

“This will be a full day of learning, product testing, and a celebration of one of SIGMA’s most innovative cameras.”

The fp model was announced on October 19 2019. It seems strange to create an entire event just to celebrate an anniversary. “Learning” and  “product testing” of a 5-year-old camera sounds very suspicious. The Sigma fp camera is due for an update, and there is a good chance it will happen on October 25. The camera currently sells for $1,899  – this is the original price, the fp never got a discount in 5 years.

Additional information on the event:

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The last Insta360 teaser was for two new 4k AI webcams


The last Insta360 teaser was for two new 4k AI webcams (Link 2 & Link 2C). Pre-orders are open at B&H and Amazon (international shipping is available when ordering directly from Insta360). Here are the details (check also the official product page):

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