Photo Rumors

The world’s first camera with a global shutter and the world’s lightest large-aperture telephoto prime lens are available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: November 8, 2023

The world’s first camera with a global shutter and the world’s lightest large-aperture telephoto prime lens (announced by Sony yesterday) are now available for pre-order:

Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens officially announced

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:

I’m Back Film: revolutionize your 35mm analog photo camera with a Digital Film Cartridge ($463,572 raised from $27,995 goal by 739 backers with 25 days left).

EVO-series one circular filter: combine threads and magnets – thread it in or snap it ($33,392 raised from $5,112 goal by 101 backers with 17 days left).

LUMA camera bag collection by NOMATIC X Peter McKinnon: a collection of bags that check all the boxes on access, organization, and functionality, in 3 new sizes and a fresh new look ($192,507 raised from $100,000 goal by 898 backers with 5 days left).

SMART CAP any camera/lens/monitor modular kit: universal system to create a lens cap, lens hood, filter holder, teleprompter, monitor hood, viewfinder, and focus lever ($6,800 raised from $6,424 goal by 29 backers with 4 days left).

Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system: one set of tripod and accessories to form five different tripod configurations ($1,646 raised by 3 backers with 8 days left).

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DxO PureRAW version 3.7 released

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2023

DxO released PureRAW version 3.7 with new features and integration. Here is what’s new:

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Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2023

The previously rumored Sony a9 III camera (the world’s first camera with a global shutter) and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens are now officially announced.

Update – pre-orders are now open:

US: B&H | Adorama
DE: Koch | Calumet | Erhardt
UK: WEX
CA: Camera Canada

Sony a9 III features (additional information):

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The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2023

The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US:

The 35mm lens has a floating lens element and one aspherical element:

Thypoch is a new Chinese lens manufacturer. Both lenses feature a unique depth-of-field indicator (this depth-of-field indicator was introduced by Alpa/Kern on the famous MacroSwitar lens half a century ago):

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Early 2023 Black Friday deals

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2023

The first early Black Friday deals are already out:

Sigma: up to $200 off.

Panasonic: up to $500 off.

Tamron: up to $200 off.

Fujifilm: up to $1,00 off.

Wandrd: 20% off on all products and up to 50% on select items.

Funleader: 15% off sitewide.

SmallRig: 15% off.

Ulanzi: 24% off

insta360: up to $138 off.

Godox: up to $1,000 off.

Unistellar: up to $1,000 off.

Apple

Picture Correct photography tutorials and ebooks: up to 75% off.

Vi Vante sheetline rope camera strap with Napa leather ends: 41% off.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2023

Leica Japan: Leica Sofort 2 in short supply

New Billingham Hadley camo camera bags released exclusively to Red Dot Cameras in London

The LR online store is moving to eBay and Etsy

New Leica Store & Gallery opening in Heidelberg, Germany

Pentax channel live event on November 26, 2023

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CIPA numbers for September 2023

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2023

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

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7Artisans is teasing a new series of 4x zoom lenses to be announced in December

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2023

7Artisans is teasing a new series of 4x zoom lenses to be announced in December:

Stay tuned for updates: Facebook | Twitter

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Yashica & I’m Back combined forces to build the new I’m Back film and several other products

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2023

Yashica & I’m Back combined forces to build the new I’m Back film and several other products:

We’re excited with this collaboration between I’m Back and Yashica that will significantly benefit both parties and our customers.
I’m Back and Yashica have come together to co-design the new I’m Back film product and several other innovative products, e.g. lifestyle / “lomo” type products, hi-tech gadgets, and photography products as cameras/films and finally re-visited / iconic cameras that will be introduced in the near future.
This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to delivering high-precision, creative and cutting-edge photography equipment to our valued customers.
Furthermore, as part of this collaboration, we are pleased to announce that we will be co-branding these products. This co-branding effort will leverage the strengths and reputation of both I’m Back and Yashica, enhancing the visibility and desirability of our products in the market.
In addition to product development and co-branding, Yashica will also perform, together with I’m Back, the distribution of these co-designed products. This strategic decision will tap into Yashica’s extensive distribution network, ensuring that our products reach a wider and more diverse audience.