The new Nomatic x Peter McKinnon LUMA camera bag collection is now available at B&H



The Nomatic x Peter McKinnon LUMA camera bag collection that was listed for funding on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H. The different models and color options can be found here. Additional pictures:

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

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What is AV1 Image File Format (AVIF)?


What is AV1 Image File Format (AVIF):

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Ricoh announced a new all-weather compact camera under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90




Ricoh announced a new all-weather, rugged, waterproof, shock-resistant digital compact camera – this time under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90 (in the past the adventure camera line was under the Ricoh brand). The Pentax WG-90 will start shipping in early 2024. Pre-orders are not open yet (check B&H Photo). The press release can be found here:

Ricoh announced a new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera

The Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera is out of production

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So you bought a bunch of Chinese lenses and now you want to sell them – here are some quotes I got


So you bought a bunch of Chinese lenses, and now you want to sell them. But where? Who will give you the best offer for your used equipment? Here are some quotes I got a few months ago:

Price new

KEH

MPB

B&H

Adorama

TTArtisan APO 35mm f/2 for Leica M

$468

$77

$0

$0

$0

TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH for Leica M

$369

$63

$0

$150

$0

TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 ASPH for Leica M

$755

$55

$0

$300

$0

7artisans 75mm f/1.25 for Leica M

$449

$82

$160

$175

$0

7artisans 28mm f/1.4 for Leica M

$436

$93

$135

$150

$0

TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 for Leica M

$369

$49

$0

$140

$0

7artisans 10mm f/2.8 fisheye for Nikon Z

$256

$0

$0

$100

$0

TTartisan 50mm f/2 for Nikon Z

$69

$8

$0

$20

$0

Total

$3,171

$427

$295

$1,035

$0

The best choices (in my case) to sell Chinese lenses are:

  1. B&H Photo
  2. KEH
  3. MPB
  4. Adorama*

* Adorama did not provide me with an itemized estimate and insisted on shipping the lenses first before getting a quote. Keep in mind that I did all this a few months ago and the prices could be different today.

Where to get the best prices for your used Leica gear (in the US)

Via LeicaRumors

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7Artisans will soon release a new 14mm T2.9 full-frame cine lens


7Artisans will soon release a new 14mm T2.9 full-frame cine lens (see their current lens selection):

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Ulanzi announced a new portable fog machine for video & photography



Ulanzi announced a new portable fog machine for video and photography:


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The latest Sony financial results: profit slumps 29% on chip weakness


Several readers reminded me that I missed the latest Sony financial result in the post I published last week (Sony cameras are listed under the Entertainment, Technology, and Services segment):

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Sony a9III Size Comparison

SIRUI Sniper Series 23/33/56mm f/1.2 AF Lenses For X/E/Z Mount Indigogo Update

In-depth Fujifilm GFX 100II Sensory Analysis – ISO 80 is Smoke and Mirrors, Electronic Shutter Hasn’t Changed, and More

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Sigma announcement on November 16th: 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens announcement expected (E+L mount)


Sigma will have a new product(s) presentation on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Expected is the official release of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E and Leica L mount:


 
Here is what we know so far about the new lens:

“The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports, a premium, large-aperture zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. In addition to the expressive imaging capabilities thanks to the latest optical design, this lens offers a high level of performance and features that meet the expectations of professionals in both still and video, including high-speed autofocus with HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), optical stabilizer with the latest algorithm “OS2″, and the superior weather resistance of SIGMA’s Sports line. Coming for Sony E-mount & L-Mount.”

  • 70-200mm full-frame lens (105-300mm in APS-C)
  • Angle of view : 34° -12° 30′
  • 20 elements in 15 groups (including 3 aspherical, 6 FLD, and 2 SLD elements)
  • Image stabilization: OS2
  • HLA autofocus
  • Filter size: 77 mm
  • Dimensions: 90.60 x 205mm
  • Weight: 1335 g (E mount), 1345 g (L mount)
  • For Leica L and Sony E mount
  • Shipping will start in December
  • Additional pictures:

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This weekend only: 30% off the new Skylum Luminar with GenErase feature


This weekend only: you can get 30% off Skylum Luminar with the new GenErase feature with coupon code GEN30 (ends: November 13).

Additional information:

Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.15.0 with GenErase AI feature

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