What’s coming next?


Many new product announcements are coming in the next few days for the 2024 CP+ show that will take place on February 22-25 in Yokohama, Japan. Here is a list of some of the rumored new cameras and lenses (some could be announced later in 2024):

Nikon

Canon

Sony

  • Sony ZV-E10 Mark II
  • Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G
  • Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Fujifilm

OM System

Panasonic

Sigma

Leica

Ricoh

Pentax

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New Fujifilm X100VI camera teaser

Fujifilm published a new X100VI camera teaser (see first teaser here):

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Real or fake: new Sony ILCE-7SR camera?


I received this anonymous tip and a picture of a new Sony ILCE-7SR camera. I am always skeptical of unknown sources, but this time I will let you be the judge – is it real or fake? Post your opinion in the comments. Here are the details:

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Prime members can get $20 Amazon credit for backing up photos (unlimited storage)


Amazon Prime members can now get $20 Amazon credit for backing up their photos via the Amazon Photos app (unlimited storage). The fine print for this offer can be found here:

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The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now in stock


 
The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now in stock:

Thypoch is a new Chinese lens manufacturer. Both lenses feature a unique depth-of-field indicator (this depth-of-field indicator was introduced by Alpa/Kern on the famous MacroSwitar lens half a century ago).

Additional information is available here:

The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US

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Sony Q3 financial results released


After Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Tamron, and Panasonic, Sony also released their Q3 financial results. Here are the details on the camera business:


Camera sales (still and video cameras):

  • Q1 April to June 2023: 161,874 million yen
  • Q2 July to September 2023: 159,203 million yen
  • Q3 October to December 2023: 188,609 million yen

Additional information is available here:

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New: Free Luminar Neo x Fujifilm photo walks + new 20% off coupon code


Skylum is now organizing free Luminar Neo x Fujifilm photo walks: “We’ve teamed up to bring a free photo walk event to your city this March with close to 50 events scheduled across the United States“. The full list can be found here.


For Luminar Neo’s 2nd anniversary there is also a new 20% off coupon code for Luminar Neo: AFF-FC7q (expires on February 26). The 20% code could be used on top of the existing offers:

  • 1 Month subscription – $11.95
  • 12 Months subscription – $79 (83% off) + free Anniversary Collection (worth $300) + 1 year X Membership (worth $79)
  • 24 Months subscription – $119 (73% off) + free Anniversary Collection + 1 year X Membership
  • Lifetime – $199 (68% off) + free Anniversary Collection + 1 year X Membership

Luminar Neo Partners With FUJIFILM North America Corporation to Host 50 Free Photo Walks Nationwide

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount announced




Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount. The new lens will be released in March 2024. The same design already exists for Leica M-mount, and Nikon Z-mount and was recently announced also for Canon RF mount (price: $1,800). Pre-orders should be open soon at Amazon and B&H Photo. Additional information:

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Sigma teasing a new announcement on February 21st, two new lenses are expected


Sigma is teasing a new product announcement on February 21st. Two new lenses are expected/rumored:

  • Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports
  • Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Art

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Refurbished camera gear at Amazon


Amazon has a special section on their website where they sell refurnished (renewed) cameras and lenses from different brands:

Refurbished (renewed) Nikon gear at Amazon

Amazon is selling refurbished Pentax K1000 SLR film cameras with Pentax 50mm lens for $300

Amazon is selling refurbished (renewed) Leica products

Additional information on Amazon Renewed products can be found here:

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