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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE “Chip” ultra-thin pancake lens now available (almost sold out)

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2024

The previously reported Viltrox AF 28mm /4.5 FE "Chip" ultra-thin pancake lens is now listed for sale on Indiegogo. The weighs only 60g and is just 15.3mm thick.

Indiegogo has already collected $154,906 USD from 1,597 backers with 14 more days to go:

Update: the first batch is almost sold out, second batch is coming in November:

Additional information:

TTArtisan announced a new mini RGB LED Light

By PR admin | Published: September 29, 2024

TTArtisan announced a new RGB version of their film canister magnetic LED light. The new TTArtisan Mini RGB LED Light is currently in stock at Amazon and TTartisan. Additional information:

Classic 135 film appearance
Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera attachment
400-750nm RGB full-color spectrum
The 60-minute charge provides a battery life of approx. 80-160 minutes
Lanyard hole design for easy carrying

TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light

The 2024 5DayDeal Photography giveaway is now live

By PR admin | Published: September 29, 2024

The new 2024 DayDeal Photography Creators Bundle will officially go on sale in a few days.

The corresponding $55,555.55+ 5DayDeal prelaunch giveaway is already live online.

Stay tuned for updates and additional information.

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Phase One announced a new 150MP XC40 camera with a 40mm f/4 built-in lens

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2024

Just like the Leica Q3 43, Phase One announced a new 150MP XC camera with a longer built-in Rodenstock 40mm f/4 lens (the XC camera used to come only with a 23mm lens):

Product page
Order here (price: $20,290)
Technical specifications:

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Ulanzi announced two new products

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2024

Ulanzi announced two new products:

Ulanzi A30 tiny mic (additional information):

Ultra-Portable: Extremely compact and lightweight, with flexible wearing options and a tiny mic with a magnetic clip for easy use anywhere.
Wireless Freedom: Enjoy a wireless transmission range of up to 50 meters (unshielded) and 30 meters (shielded) for reliable, hassle-free audio capture.
Exceptional Sound Quality: Studio-grade audio with 48kHz/16bit format ensures clear and precise sound for professional results.
Long Battery Life: Up to 20 hours with the charging case, 5 hours with ENC off, and quick recharge in under 1.5 hours to keep you going all day.
Wide Compatibility: Works seamlessly with DSLR cameras, iPhones, Android devices, and PCs for versatile usage across different platforms.
Customizable Look: Add a personal touch with cool TX stickers to match your style or mood, making your mic uniquely yours.

Ulanzi stream deck D200 (additional information):

Not just for streamers- great for work too! Regardless of what you do, if you are looking to speed up your workflow, the Stream Deck is a must-have
Stream Deck gives you 1 big LCD key CPU+GPU/time displays + 13 fully customizable LCD keys to control your apps and tools. instantly trigger unlimited actions with a tap
U-Studio App Store, supports downloading rich plug-ins, configuration files, icons, ready to use (weather, clock, Ps, Pr, OBS and more); Ulanzi Creative Community - continuously obtain creative resources, share original content, and participate in open source projects
Multi-page: Freely switch between different profiles, secondary pages, and folders to meet the needs of various scenarios(Up to 10 secondary pages, Support page up and down and specified jump, page indicator box prompts, easy to retrieve)
Easy Set Up Drag and Multi-action efficiency, actions onto keys. Then personalize settings with ease. Execute multiple actions at once or in a sequence

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The new Samyang Remaster Slim lens is now available for sale in the UK

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2024

The latest ultra-slim, feather-light Samyang Remaster Slim lens for Sony E-mount is now available for sale at WEX Photo and Park Cameras in the UK. The new lens will soon be available also in the rest of Europe and North America.

The Samyang Remaster Slim is the world’s first optical exchange autofocus ultra-slim lens that allows you to swap only the optical elements (optical system) inside the lens instead of replacing the entire lens. Here are the lens sресіfісаtіоnѕ:

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The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens is currently being tested, expected to be released before the end of the year for under $1,000

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2024

Here's a quick update on the previously reported Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens: it is currently being tested and is expected to be officially released before the end of the year (2024) with a price tag of under $1000 - that's impressive considering that the 135mm f/1.8 lenses from Japanese manufacturers are usually over $2k:

Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: $2,496.95
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM: $2,099 (now $200 off)
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: $2,098
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8: $799

The 135mm LAB lens will be first released for Sony E-mouth and later for Nikon Z-mount. Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB full-frame lens: