What’s new on Kickstarter/Indiegogo?



Here are the latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects still available for funding:

  • I’m Back Film: revolutionize your 35mm analog photo camera with a Digital Film Cartridge ($317,077 raised from $27,995 goal, 502 backers, 41 left).
  • EVO-series one circular filter: combine threads and magnets – thread it in or snap it ($24,581 raised from $5,112 goal, 73 backers, 33 left).
  • Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system: one set of tripod and accessories to form five different tripod configurations ($3,512 raised from $31,000 goal, 6 backers, 24 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 ($137,568 raised from $100,000 goal, 634 backers, 22 left).
  • ClickPack Travlo: 45Lanti-theft travel backpack ($219,020 raised from $8,000 goal, 1,113 backers, 3 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 ($5,837 raised from $6,358 goal, 27 backers, 16 left).
  • Flex Bolt: a new tool for lightning photography.
    Capture the power and beauty of lightning like never before with FLEX Bolt ($573,180 raised by 2,536 backers).
  • BOLD.2 graphene power bank: world’s fastest 290W graphene power bank with MagSafe, AppleWatch, 6 Ports, 100Wh/27,000 mAh ($264,692 raised by 1,315 backers).

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

New Aurora Aperture product: Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system

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What else is new?


→ New: Peak Design Camera Cube V2.


Organize your gear with Nanuk’s N-Cubik System.


Meike announced new Speedbooster X0.71 adapters (EF to RF, EF to E, EF to Z).


7Artisans Halloween sale.


ON1 Photo RAW 2024 sneak peek.


→ Photo news roundup: week of October 15, 2023.


Pergear released a new 1TB CFexpress Type A memory card:

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SD Association (SDA) announced new SD 9.1 specification


SD Association (SDA) announced new SD 9.1 specification, doubling the SD Express memory cards speed (up to 2GB/s) and new SD Express Speed Classes:

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The ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 lens is now available also for Fujifilm X-mount



The ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 lens is now available also for Fujifilm X-mount. The lens was initially announced in May:

Check out these new classic NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 lenses available for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Leica L mount

Previous ArtraLab lens coverage can be found here:

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Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens (RF/L/Z/E) officially announced


Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens. Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon, Funleader, and on their official online store. Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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Luminar NEO with new AI tools coming on on October 28


A new version of Luminar NEO with new AI tools is coming on October 28 (pre-orders are now open). Here is what to expect (SceneSwap, Neon & Glow, Water Enhancer, GenErase, SceneExpand, Studio Light):

Major Skylum Luminar Neo coming with many new AI-powered tools

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Leica announced two new lenses for L-mount: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8


Leica announced the previously rumored wide-angle full-frame SL lenses (L-Mount):

  • Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH

Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo | WEX | Foto Koch. Additional information is available here:

Leica announced two new wide-angle SL lenses: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8

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Topaz Labs Video AI version 4.0 released, currently $50 off


Topaz Labs released Video AI 4. The new version is currently $50 off:


Here is what’s new in Topaz Labs Video AI version 4.0:

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New PIXII+ camera with Leica M-mount to be announced soon


PIXII is teasing a new camera (PIXII+):

“The next one will come with a plus.”

Previous coverage of PIXII can be found here.

PIXII is teasing a new camera with M-mount (PIXII+)

Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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What else is new? (Fujifilm edition)

Fujifilm France Manager Interview: GFX, Instax, X100, AI, Third Party Lenses, and More

Sigma Kazuto Yamaki Interview: Lens Design, The Industry, Growth, GFX, and More

Fujifilm GFX100 5.10, GFX100S 2.10, and GFX50SII 2.10 Firmware Updates Released

Iridient Developer 4.1 and Irident Transformer 3.1 Released With GFX100 II Support

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