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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


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

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


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.

The new “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge has already raised $427k on Kickstarter with 29 more days to go:

New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to old 35mm film cameras

Additional information on the new collaboration:

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Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens announcements expected next week


As previously reported, Sony will announce two new products next week:

The official countdown is for November 7, 2023 at 9:00 EST.

Additional information:

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Brightin Star is coming up with a new autofocus lens


Brightin Star is coming up with a new autofocus lens (or lenses) – here is the teaser (Brightin Star lenses are sold on AmazonFunleader, and on the official online store):


The latest Brightin Star lenses can be found here:

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AstrHori lenses (aka RockStar) are now available for sale at B&H Photo


In addition to Amazon, AstrHori lenses (aka RockStar) are now also available for sale at B&H Photo (for international shipping check their official website). Here are some of their latest releases:

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Hangzhou Xingxi Technology (YoloLiv) joins the Micro Four Thirds system standard group bringing the number of supporting companies to 59



Hangzhou Xingxi Technology (YoloLiv) joins the Micro Four Thirds system standard group bringing the number of supporting companies to 59 (YoloLiv is a live streaming hardware and software company based in Hangzhou, China):

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ON1 Photo RAW 2024 released


The previously reported new ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is now officially released and available for purchase:

“The all-new ON1 Photo RAW 2024 emphasizes enhanced usability, performance, and powerful new AI-based features to speed up your workflow. The user interface has undergone substantial improvements, becoming more streamlined, readable, and faster, catering to new and existing users. Additionally, the new release introduces groundbreaking features such as Brilliance AI, simplifying the editing process and instantly enhancing photos with minimal raw processing. Photo RAW 2024 focuses on modernization and performance, setting the stage for future innovations making Photo RAW an essential tool for photographers.”

Here are the key features in the new version 2024:

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Announced: Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, and RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lenses



The previously rumored three new lenses from Canon are now officially announced (RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, and RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM):

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