Photo Rumors

New: SPINN CW.02 water-resistant wrapper that protects all camera equipment

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2024

SPINN.DESIGN announced a new CW.02 water-resistant wrapper for camera equipment with all-over hook-and-loop closure for quick, reliable, and space-saving protection. The new SPINN CW.02 protective wrapper now has a waterproof mid-layer that keeps splash water and moisture out. The Kickstarter project has collected almost $40k.

Other Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2024

Digital Canon AE-1 or Canonet QL17 Might Become Reality

Nikon is dominating the latest sales ranking at Yodobashi Camera Japan

SmallRig to offer colored Nikon camera cages for a limited time

Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.5 released

Free repair for certain CEA-G series CFexpress Type A memory cards

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The latest financial results from Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, Ricoh, Panasonic, and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

The latest financial results from Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, Ricoh, Panasonic, and Tamron:

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Coming soon: world’s first SanDisk 4TB microSD and 8TB SD memory cards

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

At the recent Future of Memory and Storage Conference, Western Digital announced that it is developing the world’s first SanDisk 4TB microSDUC UHS-I and SanDisk 8TB SDUC UHS-I memory cards. No additional information or technical specifications were released. Check B&H for the product listings.

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Sigma is rumored to announce a new 28-105mm f/2.8 lens in September

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

I have already reported that various manufacturers are expected to announce several new lenses in September. Sigma is rumored to introduce a new 28-105mm f/2.8 ART full-frame lens for Sony E and Leica L mount. The lens is rumored to be less than 1kg and an 82mm filter size:

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 Art Coming in September

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Ricoh announced two heavy-duty industrial cameras: G900 II and G900SE II

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2024

Ricoh announced two new G900 II and G900SE II heavy-duty industrial cameras

Pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo
The new Mark II replaces the previous G900 models
Press release
Additional pictures:

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The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is now shipping

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2024

CanonAddict reports that the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is already shipping. Check availability at:

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

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The new Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for L-mount is on display for the first at the 2024 P&I show in Shanghai

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2024

At the 25th Shanghai International Photographic Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition (P&I 2024), Panasonic displayed for the first time their upcoming Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for L-mount: