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January 2024 CIPA numbers

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2024

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2024

Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon:

SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release: 31 days left
~~Fjord 50-C camera backpack: ended~~
~~Radiant Mega Sling: ending today~~
CAZE all-in-one memory card reader solution: 12 days left
Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 9 days left
Maven Wave 2 color-coded filters: now on Indiegogo

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Don’t expect the Fujifilm X100VI camera to be in stock anytime soon

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2024

Many (all?) companies got into the habit of announcing product shortages “becuase of high demand“. For the most part, I consider this to be a marketing strategy, but in the case of the new Fujifilm X100VI camera, I believe the hype is real after getting some feedback from retailers – the X100VI demand is very high and it exceeded all expectations. Today FujiFilm Japan issued an official notice about it:

“Please note that since the announcement, we have received a far greater response than expected, so please note that it may take some time for the product to be delivered. We will do our best to increase production so that we can deliver the products as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.”

Fujifilm X100VI camera pre-orders:

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

Previous Fujifilm X100VI camera coverage:

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Leica SL3 camera announced

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2024

The previously rumored Leica SL3 camera is now officially announced and available for pre-order (US price: $6,995):

Additional pictures:

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Nikon is buying RED

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2024

Nikon is buying RED. The press release can be found here. No other information is available. Stay tuned for details. See the current line of RED cameras at Adorama and B&H Photo).