Photo Rumors

The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer, this is what we know so far

By PR admin | Published: February 29, 2024

Pentax/Ricoh just announced that the upcoming compact film camera will be officially released this summer (2024) and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format. Here is what we know so far:

Posted in Pentax, Ricoh| Tagged film, film is not dead, new Pentax film camera, Pentax, Pentax 17| 16 Comments

What’s new on Kickstarter? (new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2024

NEW: new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards.

Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L.

Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts.

CAZE is an all-in-one memory card reader solution that ensures your shots and content are shielded, organized, and ready for a fast transfer.

Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic – 2-in-1 charging case, 20 hours battery, 100m range, plug & play, noise reduction, magnetic, wireless charging case, monitoring.

Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.

Maven Wave 2 color-coded photography and videography filters: dark polarizers, variables, graduated ND, infrared 720, starry focus, and more.

PhotoCube PD+: smart on-the-go backup with a Micro-SD memory card.

Posted in SPINN| Tagged Kickstarter, What's new on Kickstarter?| 1 Comment

Canon quietly updated their Speedlite transmitter/trigger ST-E3-RT to version 3 (now available for preorder)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Canon quietly updated their Speedlite transmitter/trigger ST-E3-RT to version 3 (now available for preorder at Amazon and B&H Photo). Shipping is expected to start on March 28, 2024. Additional information:

Posted in Canon| 1 Comment

New Brightin Star 12mm f/2 Mark Ⅲ lens (EF-M/RF/Z/MFT/E/X)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Brightin Star has a new 12mm f/2 Mark Ⅲ ultra wide-angle APS-C manual focus lens for EF-M/RF/Z/MFT/E/X mount (available also at the Amazon store):

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The latest Sony camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Sony rumors are always hit or miss, but this is what could be coming (or not) in the near future:

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony ZV-E10 Mark II, sonyrumors| 3 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Leica SL3 camera spotted in the field: new illuminated on/off switch clearly visible

PlayMemories Online Shutting Down Feb 29th

Sony Electronics Launches a High-Speed 5G Portable Data Transmitter for Still Image and Video Transmission On-Location Shoots

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Shortages Resolved, but Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Still Limited

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Fujifilm X100VI camera manual now available online

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2024

The Fujifilm X100VI camera manual is now available online (see previous coverage).

The X100VI camera is about to start shipping worldwide – check availability at:

US: Amazon | B&H | Adorama
DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
UK: WEX

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NiSi to announce a new 250mm f/5.6 folding lens (E/R/EF/Z/F/GFX/X) and three cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2024

NiSi Optical will announce a new 250mm f/5.6 folding lens – expected in the first half of 2024. The lens is based on the Minolta 250mm f/5.6 lens:

Posted in NiSi| Tagged NiSi cinema lenses, NiSi Optical 250mm f/5.6 folding lens| 1 Comment

Can’t wait for the new Fujifilm X100VI camera? Fake it with some stickers… (X100VI starts shipping tomorrow)

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2024

Due to the high demand, the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will be back ordered and out of stock for a very long time. Someone in China already thought of a solution – fake stickers that will turn your old X100 camera into an X100VI (or in this case into the new limited-edition X100VI). This will cause some serious problems later on when fake X100VI cameras start showing up on eBay. Btw, the current prices for an X100VI on eBay are over $2,000: