Photo Rumors

The latest Kickstarter updates

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2024

New on Kickstarter: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing.

New on Kickstarter: Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more).

12 days left, over$150k raised: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.

Raised over $200k: Yashica micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

Fully funded: 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens.

5 days left: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.

Coming soon: Chroma ‘Click’ 35mm compact film camera.

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New TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2024

TTArtisan announced a new 35mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount – pre-orders will open in a few hours (the lens already exists for Fuji X-mount):

Update: the new lens is now in stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, and Pergear (international shipping).

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2024

Nikon’s statement: “no changes to the RED‘s current product lineup, the partners, and the relationship with the dealers”

The new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is NOT identical to the existing Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens

Exploring Leica Global Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany: a photographer’s playground

Sony ZV-E10 II and Sony α6900 Specs Leaked

Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition Raffle Announced in US Due to Scalpers

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TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 autofocus lens officially announced in China (Z/E/X)

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2024

The previously reported TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Z/E/X mount is now officially announced in China. The lens should be listed soon on the TTArtisan international site. Here are the details:

Update: the X-mount version is already listed on Amazon and B&H Photo.

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The latest firmware updates from Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and Viltrox

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2024

The latest firmware updates from Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and Viltrox:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024

The previously rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced. Here is what you need to know:

US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Paul’s | Service
DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
UK: WEX
CA: Camera Canada

Additional information
Price: $1299.95
Sample photos
MTF charts, lens design & press release:

The rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens hands-on reports (videos)

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Officially announced: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount A063Z

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024

The previously rumored Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) is now officially announced:

Pre-orders:
- US: Adorama | B&H Photo | (Amazon is coming soon).
- DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
- UK: WEX
Additional information
Shipping will start on April 18, 2024
Press release
Product page
More coverage:

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Ricoh announced two new GR III HDF & GR IIIx HDF cameras with Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF)

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024

We now finally know what the Ricoh GR teaser I reported last year is about: today Ricoh announced the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF cameras featuring a newly-developed Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) that diffuses highlights for softer light, creating more expressive images. The HDF, which can be turned on and off. This special-effect filter diffuses highlight areas and creates a blurred effect along the image’s edges, making it possible to produce images resembling those captured in film photography or vintage movies.

Pre-order links: