Dpreview: “Sony a9 III global shutter comes with an image quality cost”


Dpreview published their studio scene photos taken with the new Sony a9 III camera under the title “Global shutter comes with an image quality cost“:

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The 2024 CES show starts next week


The 2024 CES show starts next week (January 9-12) and several press conferences (Sony, Panasonic) are already scheduled for January 8th. I do not expect any major photography announcements at the 2024 CES show.

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Panasonic S1 II / S1 IIx cameras rumored specifications


A new set of Panasonic S1 II/ S1 IIx camera specifications is making rounds on the Internet in the past few days – not sure how reliable this information is:

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Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses for 2023 at Map Camera


Here are the best selling cameras and lenses for 2023 at Map Camera – Japan’s largest camera store (visit their eBay store):

Best-selling cameras at Map Camera in 2023:

  1. Nikon Z8 ($3,996)
  2. Canon EOS R6 II ($2,299)
  3. Nikon Zf ($1,996)
  4. Sony a7RV ($3,898)
  5. Sony a7IV ($2,498)
  6. Sony a7CII ($2,198)
  7. Ricoh GRIIIx ($1,046)
  8. Fujifilm X-S10 ($999)
  9. Panasonic S5II ($1,997)
  10. Fujifilm X-T5 ($1,699)

Best-selling lenses at Map Camera in 2023:

  1. Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S ($1,096)
  2. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 ($799)
  3. Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR ($1,696)
  4. Sony 20-70mm f/4 G ($1,098)
  5. Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD ($699)
  6. Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM ($169)
  7. Sigma 18 -50mm f/2.8 DC DN ($499)
  8. Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 ($496)
  9. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ($2,298)
  10. Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM ($1,298)

Don’t forget to vote for the 2023 worst camera of the year:

Vote for the 2023 worst camera of the year

Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

This rare four piece platinum Leica M6 “150 Jahre Optik” limited edition camera set can be yours for $150,000

Fujinon GF30mm f/5.6 T/S and GF110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Update

Yongnuo YN11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL

Viltrox NP-W235 Now Available For Order

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Viltrox to announce a new AF 20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount in 2024


Viltrox will announce the Nikon Z-mount version of the AF 20mm f/2.8 lens in 2024 (the lens already exists for the Sony E-mount). Here are the details:

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Happy New Year and the most popular blog posts of 2023


Happy New Year to all PhotoRumors readers, sources, and contributors! PhotoRumors will turn 15 years old in January 2024! Since I started the site in 2009 we have over 12,500 blog posts and over 120,000 comments:


Here are the top 10 most popular PhotoRumors blog posts for 2023:

  1. Here are the Canon EOS R8 detailed specifications
  2. Rumored Canon RF lens roadmap
  3. Sigma to release a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with a different design
  4. Fujifilm cameras roadmap 2023: four new cameras, described as “disruptive”
  5. RIP Zeiss ZX1: the $6k full-frame fixed lens camera nobody wanted
  6. This is the upcoming Sony a7s IV camera
  7. Both Leica and Panasonic to announce new L-mount cameras
  8. New Hasselblad CFV 100C camera registered online
  9. Here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world
  10. Leaked: Panasonic S5 Mark II, S5 Mark II X, Lumix S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 MACRO lens specifications

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Thanks to everyone for being a reader and participating in our small community! Stay safe and Happy New Year!

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Topaz Labs holiday sale ends this weekend


The 25% off offer from Topaz Labs for their Photo AI and Video AI apps is ending this weekend. The new version of Gigapixel 7 will be released in January and is still available for pre-order at the discounted price of $99:


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Vote for the 2023 worst camera of the year


Vote for the 2023 Worst Camera of the Year award (vote for up to 3 cameras, direct link to the poll, see previous winners here):


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The long list of the latest discontinued cameras and lenses


Here is the long list of the latest discontinued cameras and lenses:

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