New on Kickstarter: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.
The previously reported 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens is now listed for funding on Kickstarter.
Coming soon to Kickstarter: the smallest mirrorless from Yashica + I’m Back.
Currently on Kickstarter and still going strong: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.
Ending today: CAZE all-in-one memory card reader solution
Fujifilm files patent infringement lawsuit against Kodak for processless lithographic printing plate products:
Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens (previously mentioned here) – here are the details:
Canon currently has a 28-70mm f/2.0 lens that sells for over $2,700, so expect the Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens to be over $3,000.
→ Adorama’s equipment for the Solar Eclipse.
→ Gear and tips for the 2024 total solar eclipse.
→ The 2024 solar eclipse: a complete guide to safely viewing and capturing this celestial phenomenon.
In less than 3 weeks, a total solar eclipse will cross North America from Mexico to Canada across most part of the U.S.
It will be the most visible & longest total solar eclipse for the United States in 100 years with a central duration of 4′ 28″.pic.twitter.com/HayeD2MIrC
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 19, 2024
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Several new Viltrox lenses will be announced soon:
The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB will be announced at the 2024 NAB show next month (April 13-17).
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens for E/Z/X mount: price around $120, expected to be announced in May 2024.
Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for E/Z/X mount: price around $120, to be released in April 2024.
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount: price around $480.
Viltrox LUNA 30-300mm T4.0 10X FF full-frame manual focus cinema zoom lens.
Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and the Viltrox online store where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.
The latest deals and offers:
As already reported, the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order:
Next week, on Wednesday (March 26), Nikon will officially announce the previously rumored NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/3.5-6.3 full-frame lens. As previously reported in November last year, this will not be an S-line lens, and the aperture range could be a half-stop faster or slower on both ends:
Nikon rumored to announce a new NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
Via NikonRumors
→ Fujifilm will sell only 300 limited-edition X100VI cameras in the US and if you are lucky you can get one on this page (first come, first serve basis, from March 21 through March 23). On eBay, the limited edition X100VI camera currently sells for over $4,000.
→ Check out the new Fuji X100VI accessories from SmallRig at Adorama, B&H Photo, and the official SmallRig website (international shipping available).
→ Various Fuji X1000VI camera skins can be found here.
→ Amazon lists limited options to buy the Fuji X100VI camera for $2,400. The eBay prices are slightly lower.
→ Our sponsor Service Photo reports that the Fuji X1000VI camera is the most pre-ordered camera ever…
→ The Fujifilm X100VI Zagato edition is obviously fake (update: it’s a camera skin) – made after the Leica M10 Edition Zagato camera. As much as I like the X100 camera, Fuji will never be cool enough to get their own Zagato edition. Never ever!
→ Fujifilm X100VI camera pre-order links:
→ Additional Fuji X1000VI camera coverage:
