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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2024

New Nikon USA rebates now include the Zf and Z50 cameras

Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now 15% off

Nikon Italy has scheduled a “Nikon Digital Event – Discover the News” for tonight

Ricoh Japan: partial resumption of orders for some GR models

The 2024 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place this Saturday

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Is the compact camera dead? The market price of old compact digital cameras has increased 20-fold in one year.

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2024

Is the compact camera dead?

BCN Retail published the article “Is the compact camera dead?” Here is the recap from digicame-info:

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Sony Airpeak S1 drone and all related products/services are now discontinued

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2024

The Sony Airpeak S1 drone and all related products/services are now discontinued. Sony has not announced any replacements or plans to continue the product line, which is precisely what GoPro did with their Karma drones a few years ago. I think it is safe to assume that Sony killed their drone program.

Sony announces a $9,000 Airpeak S1 drone

A quick reminder that the latest DJI Air 3S drone is currently blocked by US customs:

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Venus Optics announced the Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2024

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens (for E/L/R/X/Z/EF-M). The price of the lens is $699 and you can order it here.

Additional informiton:

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New Hasselblad XCD 3,4/75P lens to be announced on 11/7

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2024

Hasselblad will announce a new XCD 3,4/75P lens on November 7th (previously reported here – I am not sure if the rumored 150mm will be announed in addition to the 75mm).

Hasselblad currently has 13 XCD medium format lenses.

Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens

IDSworks announced new modular base plate and L-bracket for Hasselblad X2D cameras

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First leaked images and specifications of the upcoming Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

First leaked images and specifications of the upcoming Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens that will be officially announced on November 20:

Sony A1 Mark II camera

50MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor (same as Sony A1)
The body is like the Sony A9 III
New AI chip
Higher frame rate and faster autofocus
New CFexpress Type A with 4.0 standard (doubles the speed)
tilt-and-swivel display
Programmable C5 button
Four control dials, three of which are equipped with a position-locking mechanism
C2PA support for content authentication
Will go on sale in early 2025
More expensive than the current Sony A1: $7,500-$8,000 expected price

Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens

Compact and lightweight
Weight: 900 grams
Price: around $3,000

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The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 lens has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C manual focus lens for E/Z/RF/XF/EF-M/MFT has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales (the lens will soon be listed for sale on Amazon and Brightin Star website):