Significant ProGrade memory cards price increase coming in Japan (up to 123%)


ProGrade will have a significant price increase for memory cards in Japan on January 8th, “due to the surge in demand associated with the construction of AI infrastructure.” The ProGrade SDXC UHS-II V60 GOLD 1TB memory card, for example, will go up by 123% – here is the full list of price increases:

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SG-Image to announce a new AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens (E/Z/L)


SG-Image is developing a new AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for E/Z/L mount – here are some pictures of the final prototype (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress):

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Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens officially announced (E/Z/RF/L/X)


The previously reported Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens (E/Z/RF/L/X) is now officially announced and available for order:



Additional information on the new lens:

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Vote for the worst camera of 2025



Vote for the worst camera of 2025 (see previous losers):

Here is the list of all cameras released in 2025:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount tested on the Nikon Z9 camera with the Megadap Pro adapter

The Nikon ZR will get many firmware updates next year

Xiaomi announced a new 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone with manual zoom ring, 200MP high-end camera setup, and CAI Photo Authenticity Protection technology

Leica D-Lux 8 firmware update version 1.7.0 released

New from Owlkrown: M-EyeCup for Leica M cameras with M14 × 0.5mm rangefinder eyepiece thread

New firmware updates released for the Ricoh WG-8, G900 II, and G900SE II cameras

Fujifilm XApp Discontinuing Facebook Single Sign-In Starting in February

Canon R6 Mark III Firmware 1.02 Released


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New Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens to be announced next week



Brightin Star will announce a new 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual-focus lens next week, featuring a retro-designed, all-metal body available in black and silver, with stepped and stepless aperture control, and a lightweight design.

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Coming soon: Blazar Talon 50mm T2.1 full-frame 1.5X autofocus anamorphic lens


Here are the first images and video of the new Blazar Talon 50mm T2.1 full-frame 1.5X autofocus anamorphic lens (Blazar lenses are sold at B&H Photo):

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7Artisans LITE lenses additional information


Here are the details on the previously reported 7Artisans’ new line of LITE APS-C autofocus lenses

  • 7Artisans AF 25mm f/1.8 LITE
  • 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 LITE
  • 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 LITE

The lenses will be available for Sony E and Fuji X mounts. Orders will open next week (around December 30th). Check the 7artisans website for additional information.

7Artisans is teasing a new line of LITE APS-C autofocus lenses

Via SonyAddict

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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.2 now available


ON1 Photo RAW 2026.2 is now available as a free update for all Photo RAW 2026 owners with improvements that focus on workflow speed, smarter AI results, and a smoother user experience across the board. Here are the details:

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Fix Grainy, Blurry, Low-Resolution Videos Effortlessly with Aiarty Video Enhancer (Lowest Price for Christmas)

Fix Grainy, Blurry, Low-Resolution Videos Effortlessly with Aiarty Video Enhancer (Lowest Price for Christmas)

Many photographers today shoot video alongside stills, but video quality doesn’t always meet expectations. Low-light footage often suffers from visible grain, while clips from older cameras and early DSLRs can look soft and outdated on modern displays.

Improving this kind of footage traditionally means complex workflows and inconsistent results. Aiarty Video Enhancer aims to simplify that process.

Designed for photographers and editors, Aiarty Video Enhancer is an all-in-one solution for cleaning up and improving video quality. It combines intelligent upscaling, noise reduction, deblurring, restoration, color correction, and frame interpolation into a streamlined workflow, while still giving users enough control to maintain a natural, photographic look.

Christmas Deal: Aiarty Video Enhancer at the Lowest Price of the Year

To coincide with the holiday season, Aiarty is currently running a Christmas promotion that may be of interest to photographers who want to improve the quality of their videos without committing to a subscription-based tool.

What the Christmas offer includes:

  • 36% off the regular price (lifetime license)
  • Extra $5 coupon: use code XMASSAVE at checkout

The full lifetime license provides full access to all features, includes lifetime free updates, and can be installed on up to 3 Windows or Mac computers.

For users who prefer a one-time purchase with no recurring fees, this seasonal offer makes Aiarty Video Enhancer a relatively low-risk option to try, especially with a 30-day money-back guarantee in place.

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