Canon Q1 2024 financial reports: “Decline in Imaging sales leads to lower operating profit”

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2024


Canon reported a decline in Imaging sales that led to lower operating profit in their latest Q1 financial reports:

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Tamron releases financial results, plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2024


Tamron releases their latest Q1 financial results:

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Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024


Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon:

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The latest Canon rumors

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024


The latest Canon rumors:

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Canon registered another new camera: there are now a total of 5 registered but not yet announced cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024


Canon registered a new camera in Asia (DS126904). There are now a total of five registered but not yet announced Canon cameras:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2024

New Nikon rebates in Canada – Z8: $700 off, Z7II: $1000 off, Z6II: $700 off, Z5: $400 off, Nikkor Z lenses: $450 off 

Report: Nikon may return to Russia

Nikon Service Dresden lists Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results

The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is listed as discontinued (production completed)

Coming soon: Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount

Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.0 GM Updates

Fujifilm XApp and FUJIFILM X Webcam Updated For RAW Transfer and macOS 14 (Sonoma) Compatibility

Big Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20, and X100VI Firmware Updates Released

Fujinon XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Discontinued

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Vi Vante Private Spring Sale: up to 35% off

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024


Vi Vante is running a Private Spring Sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this private dedicated page – the savings are not listed on their regular Amazon products. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.

Vi Vante also has two new camera straps listed for sale on their website:

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The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens (Z/E/X) is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024


The previously reported Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens is now in stock at:

The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame reflex lens for Nikon Z-mount: now 20% off, sample photos, first reviews

This is the first lens announced by Kase – a company known for manufacturing filters. For now, the lens is available only for Z/E/X – other mounts will be released later. Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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Announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Z, 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 Z, and 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 E

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
  • Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
  • Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
  • Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
  • Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
  • 52mm filter thread
  • Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
  • 9-group 11-element optical structure
  • Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
  • Supports Face/Eye Detection
  • STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
  • Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 27mm focal length is suitable for portraits, landscapes, street photography and macro photography
  • Five groups of six pieces of optical structure, high-precision optical glass and advanced nano-coating technology to ensure image quality and color accuracy
  • F2.8 large aperture can easily cope with low-light environments
  • The STM stepper motor responds quickly, high focusing accuracy, and supports eye recognition.
  • 0.3m minimum focusing distance
  • Supports USB Type C upgrade interface, you can download the latest firmware for upgrade by yourself
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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024



The Ricoh teaser from yesterday is for a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens that will be announced very soon (this week most likely):

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