Ricoh Japan issued a second temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera
The new Pentax WG-8 and WG-100 all-weather cameras are now in stock for the first time
The upcoming Nikon N2318 camera model is now also registered in Indonesia
Firmware update version 2.1.2 released for the Leica M11, M11M, and M11P cameras
Phototrend published an article about the Canon Professional Service (CPS) station at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Some of Canon’s offerings to accredited photographers include:
Additional pictures:
Yongnuo will announce the previously reported 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount next week on August 7th.
Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.
Yongnuo to announce four new lenses (incl. new YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL lens for E/X/Z mount)
Panasonic released its latest financial results (Q1, 2024). The company does not disclose detailed numbers about its camera sales – they only reported strong sales and decreased revenue:
“Digital camera equipment sales were strong, but some product categories were affected by worsening market conditions resulting in a decrease in revenue.”
“Strong sales” does not really tell us much, but decreased revenue is definitely not a good sign, especially given the situation the company is currently in:
The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon – it could be as early as next week (check the official Meike website):
The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised $826,374 on Kickstarter, with three more days to go. Here are the details:
Old Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:
In addition to the already rumored Air 3S drone and Osmo Action 5 Pro camera, DJI will soon release also a new “Neo” drone –
Viltrox is working on a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (previously reported here):
Sigma announced the development of a new cinema autofocus version of their existing 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens (previous coverage):
Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount officially announced
The new lens will be on display at the IBC 2024 show – from the press release:
