Canon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games


Phototrend published an article about the Canon Professional Service (CPS) station at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Some of Canon’s offerings to accredited photographers include:

Nikon Professional Services at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens to be announced on August 7th


Yongnuo will announce the previously reported 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount next week on August 7th.

Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

Yongnuo to announce four new lenses (incl. new YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL lens for E/X/Z mount)

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Panasonic’s latest financial results: strong camera sales, decreased revenue


Panasonic released its latest financial results (Q1, 2024). The company does not disclose detailed numbers about its camera sales – they only reported strong sales and decreased revenue:

“Digital camera equipment sales were strong, but some product categories were affected by worsening market conditions resulting in a decrease in revenue.”


“Strong sales” does not really tell us much, but decreased revenue is definitely not a good sign, especially given the situation the company is currently in:

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The Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon


The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon – it could be as early as next week (check the official Meike website):

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Ending soon: the LIT DUO 1 light meter raised $826,374 on Kickstarter with three more days to go


The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised $826,374 on Kickstarter, with three more days to go. Here are the details:

  • State-of-the-art interference filter sensor technology
  • Dual sensor setup unlocking simultaneous measuring
  • Light flicker metering capability.
  • Bluetooth connectivity expanding use-cases.
  • State-of-the-art high-speed, ultra-low-power MCU and memory chipsets.
  • USB-C port: Powering the device via cable or backup for firmware updates.
  • Battery charging: Even though LIT DUO 1 runs on 3 x AAA replaceable batteries, you can charge them via the built-in USB-C port if they
  • are rechargeable (NiMh).
  • Sound buzzer:‍ DUO 1 can provide a range of sound feedbacks at different button presses or measuring events, to speed up your workflow.

 

Old Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:

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New DJI Neo drone leaked online



In addition to the already rumored Air 3S drone and Osmo Action 5 Pro camera, DJI will soon release also a new “Neo” drone  –

  • 135 grams
  • AI subject tracking
  • 4K Ultra-stabilized
  • 3 batteries in the Fly-more combo
  • Price: 329
  • Direct QuickShots
  • One-click flying
  • FCC registration and more leaked pictures:

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Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens


Viltrox is working on a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (previously reported here):

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Sigma is developing a cinema autofocus version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens


Sigma announced the development of a new cinema autofocus version of their existing 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens (previous coverage):

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount officially announced

The new lens will be on display at the IBC 2024 show – from the press release:

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SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog for photo/video accessories and new mount plate kit for power banks, NP-F batteries


SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog for photo and video accessories:

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Officially released: Meike 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for X/Z/E mount


The previously reported Meike 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for X/Z/E mount is now officially released and available to order:


Additional information on the new lens:

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