The 2024 TIPA World Photographer’s Choice Awards are out

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Cameras

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Lenses

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Accessories

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Here are the technical specifications of the upcoming 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount



Here are the technical specifications of the upcoming AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens by 7Artisans (price:  $129, expected announcement date: April 25th, available first for Sony E-mount):

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Canon now has a total of four registered but not yet announced cameras


Canon registered a new video camera in Asia (ID174). There are now a total of four registered but not yet announced Canon cameras:

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What else is new?

Over 150,000 people pre-ordered the new Ricoh GRIII HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras in China

Leica V-Lux 5 camera production completed

New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?)

Ricoh Image Transmitter 2 update version 2.6.2 released

Sigma DC DN Lens Shortages

Fujifilm USA X100VI Limited Edition Raffle Started

Fujifilm X-T20 No Longer Repairable

Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Shortages

Dpreview interview with Ricoh on the upcoming Pentax film camera

Fujifilm X Summit Sydney Announced For May 16th, 1AM EST

Live discussion with Jarred Land – RED, after the Nikon acquisition: Where we can go from here?

New firmware updates for the Z5 and D780 cameras released (plus a new update for Message Center 2)

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Announced: TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E and Fuji X mount (Nikon Z coming later)



The previously reported 56mm f/1.8 APS-C mirrorless lens from TTartisan is now officially announced. The Sony E and Fuji X mounts are available now and the Nikon Z version will be released later. The new lens includes ten lens elements arranged across nine groups. It has a 0.5m close focus distance and weighs 233-245 grams, with ED glasses and a 52mm filter size. The lens has a “STM+leading screw” stepping motor, which is small in size and smooth in focusing. Pre-order links with some introduction discounts at Amazon:

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The new SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses now available for purchase


The new SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses are now available for purchase on Indiegogo. Additional information:

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Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera




IDS Works (Initial Design Studio) is a very popular third-party accessories manufacturer for Leica cameras (see their products here). For the first time, they decided to create an accessory for a camera different than Leica – meet the new IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI:

Six different grip pad options are available to order – see the order page configuration tool. The grip comes with internal SD card storage and has no blockage to the battery access door:



IDS grip for Fuji X100VI camera features:

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AstrHori launched a new macro-focusing rail slider model AH-MGA170


AstrHori launched a new macro-focusing rail slider model AH-MGA170 (available also in a package with the AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x ultra macro lens):


Additional information is available here:

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The 2024 NAB show is now over – here are some of the new products announced this week


The 2024 NAB show is now over – here are some of the new products announced this week:


Venus Optics announced new Laowa Ranger S35 Cine zoom lenses.


Tilta released their first Pro Cine Tripod Systems.


New Sony compact BRC-AM7 4K60 PTZ camera with AI auto-framing.


BirdDog announced MAKI Ultra and X1 cameras with NDI HX3.


Smallrig announced several new products at the 2024 NAB show: Tripod, V-Mount Battery, and Tool Kit Collaborations.


Blackmagic Design announcements for NAB 2024.


FREEFLY announced Ember S2.5K with incredibly high frame rates.


Atomos launched Ninja Phone for iPhone monitoring & recording and Sun Dragon LED.


DZOFilm released new PAVO 2x anamorphic focal lengths.


Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag.


Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color.


PictureCorrect Spring eBook sale: The Photography Tutorial eBook is 78% off until April 30.


Panasonic LUMIX S5 II, S5 IIx new firmware updates released with Get Frame.io, updates to cloud storage, video recording, pre-burst shooting, autofocus, image stabilization, and more.


NAB 2024 recap: biggest announcements & show highlights.

The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show

Nextorage memory storage NAB specials: up to 27% off

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The new Retouch4me Photoshop Panel automates photo editing in the cloud


Retouch4me announced a new update for the Retouch4me Panel: now they offer cloud-based retouching with all Retouch4me plugins and introduce a new pay-per-retouch model. As the Panel is free software with 20 complimentary retouches, you can try it right away. Additional information:

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