Panasonic jumps on the AI bandwagon


Panasonic announced the development of HD AI Image Recognition AI with a new classification algorithm:

“Image recognition AI recognizes objects by classifying them into categories based on their appearance. However, there are many cases when even objects belonging to the same category, such as “train” or “dog”, are classified under subcategories such as “train type” or “dog breed”, having very different appearances. Furthermore, there are many cases in which the same object can appear to look different due to differences in shooting conditions such as orientation, weather, lighting, or background. It is important to consider how best to deal with such diversity in appearance. In order to improve the accuracy of image recognition, research to this point has been carried out with the aim of achieving robust image recognition that is not affected by diversity, and classification algorithms have been devised to find similarities within subcategories and features common to objects in a given category.”

Additional information:

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The new TTartisan 27mm f/2.8 yellow/orange limited edition lens is now available



The new TTartisan 27mm f/2.8 yellow/orange limited edition lens for Fujifilm Z-mount (previously reported here) is now available at Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official TTartisan website.

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The latest patents

Fujinon XF18-300mm F3.5-6.5 OIS, XF16-200mm F3.5-6.5 OIS, and XF16-150mm F4-6.5 OIS Patents Found

Sigma 50-135mm f/2.8 DC DN Patent Found

Sigma 65mm F1.4 DG DN and Sigma 50-135mm f/2.8 DC DN APS-C Patents Found

Tamron 15-28mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/4, and 24-50mm f/2 Patents Found

Sony Camera Vibration Patent

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Now available: Yongnuo YN 12-35mm f/2.8-4 M lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

The previously reported Yongnuo YN 12-35mm f/2.8-4 M lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is now available at Amazon and B&H Photo. Additional information:

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Dpreview: “Sony a9 III global shutter comes with an image quality cost”


Dpreview published their studio scene photos taken with the new Sony a9 III camera under the title “Global shutter comes with an image quality cost“:

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The 2024 CES show starts next week


The 2024 CES show starts next week (January 9-12) and several press conferences (Sony, Panasonic) are already scheduled for January 8th. I do not expect any major photography announcements at the 2024 CES show.

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Panasonic S1 II / S1 IIx cameras rumored specifications


A new set of Panasonic S1 II/ S1 IIx camera specifications is making rounds on the Internet in the past few days – not sure how reliable this information is:

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Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses for 2023 at Map Camera


Here are the best selling cameras and lenses for 2023 at Map Camera – Japan’s largest camera store (visit their eBay store):

Best-selling cameras at Map Camera in 2023:

  1. Nikon Z8 ($3,996)
  2. Canon EOS R6 II ($2,299)
  3. Nikon Zf ($1,996)
  4. Sony a7RV ($3,898)
  5. Sony a7IV ($2,498)
  6. Sony a7CII ($2,198)
  7. Ricoh GRIIIx ($1,046)
  8. Fujifilm X-S10 ($999)
  9. Panasonic S5II ($1,997)
  10. Fujifilm X-T5 ($1,699)

Best-selling lenses at Map Camera in 2023:

  1. Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S ($1,096)
  2. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 ($799)
  3. Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR ($1,696)
  4. Sony 20-70mm f/4 G ($1,098)
  5. Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD ($699)
  6. Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM ($169)
  7. Sigma 18 -50mm f/2.8 DC DN ($499)
  8. Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 ($496)
  9. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ($2,298)
  10. Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM ($1,298)

Don’t forget to vote for the 2023 worst camera of the year:

Vote for the 2023 worst camera of the year

Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

This rare four piece platinum Leica M6 “150 Jahre Optik” limited edition camera set can be yours for $150,000

Fujinon GF30mm f/5.6 T/S and GF110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Update

Yongnuo YN11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL

Viltrox NP-W235 Now Available For Order

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Viltrox to announce a new AF 20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount in 2024


Viltrox will announce the Nikon Z-mount version of the AF 20mm f/2.8 lens in 2024 (the lens already exists for the Sony E-mount). Here are the details:

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