After Nikon and Leica, Sony will also be getting content authenticity technology


After Nikon and Leica, Sony will also be getting content authenticity technology. In collaboration with the Associated Press (AP), Sony has successfully completed a new round of testing for Sony’s in-camera authenticity technology which provides a machine-based digital signature for pictures. Aimed at those wanting to safeguard the authenticity of their content, it provides an extra layer of security to aid news agencies in their fight against falsified imagery:

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What else is new?

Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and B&H

Leica adds M11-P, M11M, and Q3 cameras to M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program

Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS “SEL300F28GM” Shortages

Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm GFX50R, Fujifilm GFX50S, and FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Updates Released

macOS 14.0 Sonoma Impacting FUJIFILM X Webcam and PC AutoSave

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Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount officially released


The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount was officially released and available in stock. The Canon RF version will be out in late December.


Additional information:

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AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro periprobe full-frame lens officially released (E/Z/RF/EF/L/PL mount)



The previously reported AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro periprobe full-frame lens is now officially released for Sony-E, Nikon-Z, Canon-RF, Canon-EF, Leica L, and PL mount. The new periprobe lens retails for $939 and the package version is priced at $1369 but several stores offer Cyber Week discounts:

Additional information:

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The new SIRUI Sniper 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.2 prime lenses for Z/E/X mount are now available for order at B&H Photo


The new SIRUI Sniper prime lenses for Z/E/X mount are now available for order at B&H Photo and the official SIRUI website (see previous reports). The lenses were initially listed for funding on Indiegogo:

SIRUI Sniper prime lenses now listed on Indiegogo (Z/E/X mount)

Additional information:

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2023 Cyber Monday Photography Deals


Many of the ongoing Black Friday/Cyber Monday photography deals will be ending today:

Stores:

B&H
Adorama
Amazon
Moment
Paul’s Photo
Service Photo

DE:

Erhardt
Koch 
Koster
Calumet

UK:

Park Cameras
Jessops
WEX

CA:

Camera Canada

Cameras/Lenses:

NikonZ8
Sony
Fuji
Leica
Panasonic
Canon
Ricoh/Pentax
OM System
Voiglander
Zeiss
Sigma
Tamron
Tokina
Rokinon
Samyang
TTartisan
7Artisans
Viltrox
Laowa
SLR Magic
Meike
Sirui
Funleader
Astrhori
BrightinStar

Accessories:

SmallRig
Ulanzi
Pergear
Heipi
Unistellar

Bags:

Wandrd
GuraGear
ThinkTank
PeakDesign
Oberwerth
Vi Vante

Lighting:

Profoto
Hobolite
Godox

Editing:

Topaz
Luminar
ON1
DxO
Adobe
CaptureOne
AlexOnRaw
Clever
Photographer

Others:

SanDisk
Insta360
Apple
FieldMade
Tutorials
Granger
KEH
Lifepixel
Alphagvrd

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Topaz Labs Black Friday deals end tomorrow



The Topaz Labs Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals where you can get up to 60% off their products are ending tomorrow (November 27). The Ultimate Bundle for example is now $299 or 60% off (regular price: $755, purchases include 1 year of upgrades). The full pricing details for the different Topaz products can be found here:

        
        
More early Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals can be found here:

https://photorumors.com/black-friday/

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Newswitch: “China’s strength is driving the camera market”


The Japanese website Newswitch published the article “China is leading the camera market, Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, etc. to deepen their reach with high-priced models“:

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BrightinStar to announce a new 50mm f/1.4 autofocus APS-C lens (E/X/Z mount)


BrightinStar already has a 50mm f/1.4 manual focus APS-C lens and the company is now teasing the announcement of a new autofocus version (previously reported here):

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Fuji registered another new camera in Asia (two cameras not yet released)


Fujifilm has registered a new camera in Asia: FF230003 (2023AJ19643, 2023-11-24). So far, Fujifilm has registered four cameras in 2023 and two of them are still not officially announced:

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