New: Ulanzi one-click opening tripod TT38 “VlogPod”




Ulanzi released a new one-click opening tripod model TT38. Orders are now open at:

  • Amazon
  • Ulanzi (use code TP38 to get a $5 discount on the $49.95 early bird price)

Additional informiton:

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Officially announced: Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount



The previously reported Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and listed for sale on eBay (Yongnuo lenses are also sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon). Additional information is available here:

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Topaz Gigapixel 7.3.1 released: better colors, better crop, better results



Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1. Here is what’s new:

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Just released: new silver version of the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Fuji X-mount

TTArtisan just released a new silver version of their AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Fuji X-mount:

  • TTartisan (international shipping available)
  • Pergear (international shipping available)

The lens already exists for various mounts (stepping motor, minimum focus distance: 0.35m, weight: 93g):

The new TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount is now available

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II sensor tested at PhotonsToPhotos


PhotonsToPhotos published their sensor test results for the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera. Here are a few comparisons with Nikon and Sony cameras (click for a larger view):

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More DJI Neo drone leaks


More DJI Neo drone leaks:

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What else is new?

Amazon is expected to start shipping the new Ricoh GR III HDF camera at the end of August

Ricoh opened a new “GR SPACE TOKYO” in Harajuku, Tokyo

The new Ricoh G900 II and G900SE II heavy-duty industrial cameras are chemical resistant and have password protection

NASA astronaut captures amazing images with the Nikon Z9 camera

Update on the upcoming SUB13 underwater housing for Leica M6 film cameras

Sad news: closing of Leica Store SoHo (NYC)

Fujifilm X100VI Production Update From Financial Result Q&A

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Nikon is dominating the latest sales ranking in Japan


Nikon is dominating the latest sales ranking at Yodobashi Camera Japan, with five camera combinations in the top 10:

  1. Nikon Z6III Body
  2. Nikon Z8 Body
  3. Sony α7C II Body
  4. Nikon Z6III Lens Kit
  5. Sony α7C II Zoom Lens Kit
  6. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit
  7. Nikon Z50 Double Zoom Kit
  8. Fujifilm X-T50 Lens Kit
  9. Canon EOS R10 Lens Kit
  10. Nikon Zfc Lens Kit


The latest Map Camera sales ranking:

  1. Nikon Z6III
  2. Fujifilm X-T50
  3. Sony a7C II
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Nikon Z8
  6. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  7. Sony a7R V
  8. Sony a7 IV
  9. Panasonic Lumix S9
  10. Panasonic Lumix GH7

Source: CAPA, Map Camera via NikonRumors

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The latest patents from Canon, Sigma, and Viltrox

Tons of Canon Patents Found 9-18mm F4 IS, 10-20mm F2.8-4 IS, 11-22mm F2.8 IS, 12-30mm F4-6.3, 24-50mm F4-6.3, 14-30mm f/4-6.2, 24-50mm f/4-6.2, and 12-28mm f/4-6.4

Canon Patents For 15-28mm F2.8 and 17-30mm F2.8 Zooms

More Canon Patents 400-600mm F2.8-4, 300-600mm F2.8-4.5, and 70-300mm F4

Canon 180mm F3.5 Macro, 300mm F4 Macro, and 100mm F4 Macro Patents

Sigma 10-24mm F4 DG and 9-18mm F2.8 DC Patents Found

Viltrox Large Aperture Lens Patent Found

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Just released: SmallRig x Andyax creator tool kit



SmallRig launched the SmallRig x Andyax creator accessory tool kit that includes a versatile multi-tool, an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools, a kit of common screws, a roll of black gaffer tape, and four rolls of colored spike gaffer tapes.

Buy at Amazon, B&H Photo, and SmallRig Store (international shipping).


The SmallRig x Andyax creator tool kit comes complete in a rugged, waterproof, drop-resistant case with a modular design for customizable organization. The interior of the case features empty spaces and modular storage areas, allowing for personalized configurations. It features a lid organizer for storing the included tools and more.

The kit contains:

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