Here are all the pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/X/E

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2024



Here are all the pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/X/E that will be announced in the next few days (check the official Meike website for updates):

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For a limited time you can order colored camera cages from SmallRig

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2024



SmallRig announced a special limited-time custom color event where you can select the color customization of your accessories. 9 different Pantone metal colors are available for 16 different camera cages. There’s no additional fee for the color option, but there is a limit on the number of orders that will be accepted. You have to be quick since this is a worldwide event, and most of the popular cases and colors will sell out fast. The websites for the different regions are:

Additional information from SmallRig:

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Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2024


Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category:

Total count by brand:

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Yet another Chinese company with a copy of the Leica Noctilux lens: Lee Works Noctlux M 50mm f/1.1

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2024


The new Lee Works Noctlux M 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount is yet another copy of the Leica Noctilux lens by a new Chinese lens manufacturer (they do not even have a website or social media accounts yet). I think we have already seen a dozen versions of this exact design by several different brands, but it seems that the demand for such lenses is still very strong (they will not make them if they cannot sell them):

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This Leningrad space camera FAS-1 from the 1960s is coming up for action

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2024



This Leningrad space camera FAS-1 from the 1960s is coming up for sale at the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auction. This is the extremely rare second model of the specially modified Leningrad camera for use in space missions with the 100mm f/2 lens, in a matching wooden carrying case:

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New Hollyland VenusLiv V2 all-in-one live-streaming camera announced

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2024


Hollyland announced a new VenusLiv V2 all-in-one live-streaming camera. The camera has the same form factor and most of its predecessor’s features. One of the main updates is the 4K capture and numerous built-in apps to make streaming easier:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2024

Pentax 17 film camera pros and cons

New: Fotodiox DLX metal grip for Nikon Zf cameras (with a wooden accent and battery access)

Artralab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount now available

Leica New York Standard by Mark Kronquist

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Doesn’t Work With Third Party Batteries Yet

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 Art Coming in September

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Fujifilm announced new Instax Mini Link 3 and Instax Mini EVO Limited Edition cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2024



New announcements from Fujifilm:

Features of the Instax Mini Evo Special Edition:

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ON1 NoNoise AI 2024.5 launched (AI noise reduction)

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2024



ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. ON1 also added support for the latest cameras and lens profiles, including Panasonic LUMIX G100D, Fujifilm X-T50, Nikon Z6 III, and many more. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone application on Mac or Windows or as a plugin for Adobe PS/Lr and other editors. Here is what’s new in ON1 NoNoise AI 2024.5:

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Now available for pre-order at a discounted price: ArtraLab Nonikkor-Nocty 50mm f/1.2 lens (Z/E/X)

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2024



The previously reported ArtraLab Nonikkor-Nocty 50mm f/1.2  lens for  Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fuji X mount is now available for pre-order at a discounted early bird price of $380 (the price will later go to $398). During the intro period, the lens will also come with two free filters (magnetic MCUV and white mist). The official announcement will be on August 15th.

ArtraLab already has several lenses for various mounts (check Amazon and the official website for details).

Additional information on the new Nonikkor-Nocty lens can be found here:

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