Pictures from the 2024 CES show

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2024



Here are a few pictures from the different booths at the 2024 CES show courtesy of Randorn (see also this post, some of the newly announced products at the CES show can be found here, additional coverage is available here):

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First Fujifilm X100VI camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2024


Here are the first Fujifilm X100VI camera rumors from FujiAddict:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2024

The latest Leica pre-owned gear

Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.1 released

The new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens (Leica M-mount) will be released on January 19th

Lexar Announced The First CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Cards at CES

Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II firmware update version 2.41 released

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Panasonic Lumix G100D camera released in the US

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2024


The new Panasonic Lumix G100D camera is finally released in the US and is available for preorder at B&H Photo and Adorama.

The new Panasonic DMW-SHGR2 tripod grip is now also listed at B&H Photo.

Additional information on the Panasonic Lumix G100D camera can be found here:

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CIPA November 2023 numbers

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2024


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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Viltrox released a new retro portable RGB LED light

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2024

Similar to Godox and Hobolite, Viltrox announced a new retro 8X/12X portable RGB LED light. Here are the details:

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The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens will be announced in Spring 2024

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2024



Viltrox is rumored to announce the previously reported AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fuji X mounts in Spring 2024.

Viltrox has several other upcoming lenses:

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Deal of the day: 15% off at SPINN.DESIGN

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2024

For a limited time, you can get 15% off at SPINN.DESIGN with coupon code SD15-RUMORS (valid until February 7, 2024):


SPINN.DESIGN sells different camera accessories – see previous coverage here:

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Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2024


Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses, similar to several other Chinese lens manufacturers (Yongnuo, Meike, AstrHori, Sirui, 7artisans, TTartisan, Viltrox, Venus Optics). The focal length of the first Zhongyi Optics autofocus lens is expected to be between 35mm and 85mm.

See the current ZY Optics lens lineup here.

Previous ZY Optics lens coverage can be found here.

The Rise of Chinese AF Lenses

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Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 compact macro lens announced

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2024


Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 compact macro lens for Leica L-mount from their latest roadmap:

  • Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Calumet
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  • Product Specification:
    • Equipped with an array of top-line features
    • Offers exceptional image quality and performance
    • New Dual Phase Linear Motor for fast AF
    • One of the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame lenses
    • Wide, bright and fast maximum f2.8 aperture
    • Weighs in at just 300g
    • 100mm F2.8 with 1:1 life-size magnification
    • A compact, high-quality lens using 3 ASPH lenses
    • Suppressing focus breathing with excellent optical design

Additional information:

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