Panasonic announcement on February 25th (new Lumix S1R II camera)

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025





Panasonic is expected to announce the rumored Lumix S1R II camera on February 25th (more than one new camera is possible).

See also the dedicated Panasonic @ CP+ page here.

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Zeiss: “The rumors? They might be true….”

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025


Zeiss posted another teaser on social media for their upcoming Otus ML mirrorless lenses (B&H Photo listing):

“The rumors? They might be true….”

“The big reveal is almost here! We’ve seen the anticipation, the theories, and the excitement—and we can hardly wait ourselves. Just a little longer now… even if some of you might already have a hunch.”

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OM System updated its roadmap with a new telephoto lens for 2025

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025



OM System released a new lens roadmap for 2025 with one new telephoto lens (50-200mm) that is expected to be released this year (2025):

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Another questionable teaser suggests a new Sigma camera with Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor to be revealed on February 25th

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025


In addition to the official Sigma teaser I posted online yesterday, there is a new invitation for what appears to be a new Sigma camera with Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor:


Recently Sigma’s CEO indicated that the Sigma full-frame camera with a Foveon sensor is not coming anytime soon:

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New Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens announced (2025 version)

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025

The previously rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens is now officially announced:

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Hasselblad registered a new HB722 camera (Hasselblad X2D II?)

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025

Hasselblad registered a new HB722 camera camera with the FCC:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025

Nikon Imaging Cloud update completed: for now only new recipes were added

OM System is offering 20% off refurbished cameras and lenses

New firmware updates for the Ricoh GR III (version 1.92) and the Ricoh GR IIIx (version 1.42) released

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead

Leica fixes M11 cameras start-up freeze problem with a new firmware update 2.2.1

Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 1.05 and Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 Pro 2.29 Firmware Updates Released



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Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025




The previously rumored Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera is now officially announced. It seems that for now, the information about the new release is available only in Japan (Canon USA is not updated yet):

Update: B&H just listed the new Canon V1 camera on their website.

  • 22MP Type 1.4 (18.4×12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
  • 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
  • Full-width 4k 30p from 5.7k capture
  • 4K/60p from a 1.4x crop (1:1 pixel capture)
  • Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
  • Cooling fan
  • Wired or wireless video streaming
  • Multi-function hotshoe
  • Fully-articulated touchscreen
  • Headphone and mic sockets
  • Check for pre-orders at Amazon and B&H Photo
  • Additional informtion (in Japanese): DC.Watch | Product page | Detailed specs | Press release
  • Translated press release and related videos:

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An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025


What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show – an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses (see also the list of CP+ exhibitors):


New Sony lenses (Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G lens already leaked).

New Sigma lenses on February 25th (up to 3 new lenses are expected). A new Sigma camera with Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor is also a possibility. See the Sigma scheduled at CP+ here.

Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera (more than one new camera is possible). See the dedicated CP+ page here. The announcement date is February 25th.

   
Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera: coming in March after the CP+ show.

New Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lens: February 25th at 8:00 am ET

Thypoch to release a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens and a 21mm f/1.4 lens (the 21mm will come later this year).


7Artisans is expected to announce a new 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for L-mount.

Two new Meike lenses: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro for Fuji X & Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro.

Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses (additional information). See the latest list of upcoming Viltrox lenses here.

TTartisan is teasing a “mysterious new product” to be revealed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (TTartisan’s first camera?)

Tamron partners with… Godzilla for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan – expect a big zoom lens.


DJI camera (very low chance)


New Hasselblad camera?


New Ricoh GR camera (debunked?)
Pentax K-3 III replacement (low chance to be announced for CP+)


What to expect next from Nikon


What to expect next from Leica

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New GoPro MAX 360 camera announced

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2025


There were some rumors about a new GoPro Max camera last year, and yesterday the company announced a new and updated MAX 360 camera with a new editing experience, AI-powered object tracking, and Adobe plugins. The new model is now available for purchase at the official GoPro website (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).


Additional information:

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