JJC released a new Arca Swiss quick-release plate with a built-in AirTag for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica cameras (there are several similar solutions available).
The Apple Airtags 4 pack is currently on sale:
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The new Light Lens Lab M-L mount adapter with close-focus Helicoid is now available for order at PopFlash for US readers and directly from the LLL website for international readers. Additional information:
The new/upcoming Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be on display at the 2024 Photography Show (March 16-19, 2024) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK:
Additional information on the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount can be found here:
New Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount coming soon
As previously reported. Canon is pushing 3D and XR (VR/AR/MR) imaging again and is planning to release a new APS-C camera compatible with VR lenses according to an article published recently by Newswitch.
Canon currently has the $2,000 RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR full-frame lens (Adorama | Amazon | B&H):
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L dual fisheye lens officially announced
Here is the recap of the article by digicame-info:
Cosina announced the release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount: March 19, 2024. The lens has already been released for Leica M-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and was recently announced also for Canon RF mount (price: $1,800). Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here:
Canon released its corporate strategy for 2024 – here are the four main targets for the next 2 years for the Imaging Group:
A few months ago a Ricoh GR designer teased a new GR announcement. We have not seen any new GR-related developments since. There was no news even at the CP+ show in Japan last month. Ricoh Japan now announced a new temporary suspension of GR camera orders because of supply shortages (again). Here are the impacted models:
A quick check online shows that most Ricoh GR camera models are out of stock or back-ordered (with the exceptions of WEX in the UK):
Maybe Ricoh is clearing their inventory before they announce a new GR model?
Detailed coverage of the Ricoh GR camera line can be found here:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon:
