What else is new?

New Ricoh 360 Theta A1 camera (R07010) coming soon

Ricoh announced FY2024 financial results: “camera business performed well”

Leica US price increase examples

Just released: new Leica LUX App Artist Look by Greg Williams

The Nikon Zr will be the next Z-mount camera with RED tech (R for RED)

Nikon Z50II camera accessories (part II)

Canon EOS R1 Wins Reed Dot Design Awards Highest Honor

Fujifilm X-Half Frame X Summit Experience May 22 in LA Announced

Fujifilm at P&E

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Significant Sony price increase coming on May 19th


Here is the official price increase due to the Trump tariffs for all Sony products manufactured in China that will be effective this coming Monday, May 19, 2025 (previously reported here) - check the current Sony pricing and availability at B&H:

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New FujiFilm X half-frame digital camera teaser for the diptychs feature

FujiFilm released a new teaser video “Half the Size, Twice the Story” for their upcoming X half-frame digital compact camera, demonstrating the new diptychs feature:

"A diptych is an artwork, often a painting or photograph, consisting of two related panels, usually joined together by a hinge. The panels can be closed like a book and, in the past, were often used to protect the interior paintings. Diptychs can be used to create a visual dialogue between the two images, capture a single moment in time, or explore a theme over time."

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New Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 lens with various bokeh effects announced


Cosina officially released the Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 lens with various bokeh effects for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

Various bokeh effects using the control ring: by operating the control ring for undercorrection and overcorrection, you can enjoy bokeh depictions with an unprecedented range.



The suggested retail price is ¥165,000  - around $1,100 (check for pre-order options).

Additional informtion:

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WANDRD camera bags 10-year anniversary sale: 20%-50% off sitewide (May 13-17th)


  
  
WANDRD is celebrating 10 years with the best deals of the decade, where you can get 20%-50% off camera bags sitewide - this is a better offer than any Black Friday or Prime Day discount they have had in the past (valid from May 13th - 17th):

The sale is also available at Amazon and B&H Photo.

WANDRD and Gura Gear are my favorite camera bags.

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What else is new?

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z6 and Z7 cameras

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens in stock for the first time

What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

Another Leica 35mm f/2 Cron 7-element replica from China: Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is Now Discontinued


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DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone officially announced (available for purchase in the US)

The previously rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone is now officially announced, and it is available for purchase in the US:

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Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens officially announced





The previously reported Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount are now officially announced:

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