The latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh. Fuji, Tamron, and Sony

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2023


Several companies released their latest financial results in the last few days:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2023

Leica adds more SL2 silver edition lens bundles

The new Shoten R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses

New Godox Smart Watch Sized Flash Trigger

PDR: Sony a6700 vs Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T4

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New releases from Luminar, ACDSee, Peakto, Mylio, and the Clever Photographer

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2023


→ Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.


→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.

→ Cyme released Peakto 1.8  with AI-powered prompt search.


→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.


→ New bundles from the Clever Photographer.

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New Ulanzi 40W compact dual color temperature LED light announced

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2023


Ulanzi announced a new Ulanzi 40W compact and portable dual color temperature LED light equipped with a built-in 3400mAh battery providing up to 70 minutes of consistent lighting. The price is $99.95 with an early bird discount of $79.95. Here are some of the details:

  • Model: LT028
  • Output Power: 40W
  • Color rendering index: Ra95
  • Product definition: 40W dual-color temperature, can control the brightness
  • Appearance, accessories bayonet part
  • The appearance of fashionable design, mini compact
  • The body is made of plastic
  • Air outlet position is located around the body
  • Adopt DC power hole for power supply/charging
  • Built-in 3400mah battery, endurance of 70 minutes
  • Adopt MINI Bowens mounts
  • Control program and accessories
  • Knob buttons + screen (display brightness status)
  • COB light + adapter + MINI reflector
  • CRI Index: ≥95
  • TLCI Index: ≥96
  • Color Temperature Range: 2500-6500K
  • Dimming Range: 0-100%
  • Illuminance In 6500K/100% Brightness (0.5m): 13260Lux (With standard hood)
  • LED Beads: Bi-color Temperature COB LED Beads
  • Charging Time: 3 hours
  • Power Supply: Built-in Battery & Adapter
  • Adapter Specifications: 19V / 3.42A
  • Battery Capacity: 14.8V / 3400mAh
  • Working Hours (Max Brightness): ≥75min
  • Working Hours (Min Brightness): ≥5hours
  • LT028 Size (L x W x H): 8.5 x 8.5 x 10.5cm
  • LT028 Net Weight: 460g ± 10g
  • Operation Temperature: 10℃ – 40℃
  • Extension: 1/4″ Threaded Hole


Additional information:

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2023



Cosina announced a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount.

Voigtlander already has several lenses for Fujifilm X-mount:


Additional information on the new lens:

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Panasonic press event in China: new partnership with DJI, LiDAR autofocus, new S lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: August 10, 2023


On the previously reported L-mount event at the Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai 2023 Panasonic made several announcements:

Partnership with DJI (DJI was recently accepted as part of the L Mounr Alliance). The presentation materials show a LiDAR autofocus unit attached to a Panasonic camera – this rumor was reported last year:

Panasonic LUMIX S1H camera with mounted LiDAR autofocus unit




Here is the current DJI LiDAR range finder:


New Panasonic S lens roadmap with two new entries:


  • New zoom lens in the  30-70mm range (maybe 28-70mm f/2.8?)
  • New zoom lens in the 100-400mm range

They also mentioned more in-depth cooperation, gimbal data communication, intelligent follow-up, and more:

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The Venus Optics Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Probe lens will be announced on August 15th, here is the press release

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2023




The Venus Optics Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Probe lens will be announced on August 15th, here is the press release:

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Rumored Sony a7C II camera pictures leaked online

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2023


There are new rumors about the upcoming Sony a7C II camera – here are the first leaked pictures and previously reported specifications:

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Tamron announces the development of a new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2023




Tamron announces the development of the already leaked new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens (pricing was not announced but the previous version is currently listed at $1,099 after a $100 off rebate):

“Tamron II 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Coming Soon] The previously announced 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens has been officially released recently. The new lens will be the first for mirrorless cameras. The Sony E-mount version is launched. The new lens still maintains the portability feature. The length is only 156.5mm and the weight is 855g. Tamron’s VC anti-shake mechanism is added to make this lens more stable for handheld shooting. In addition, the second-generation 70-180mm F/2.8 adopts a new optical design, which can achieve excellent blur effect under the premise of maintaining high resolution. The focus motor also improves the focus tracking performance. In addition, the new lens also achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. With the magnification ratio of 1:2.6, the close-up ability of the lens is further improved.” (Google translated)

Press release:

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Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount press conference for August 10

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2023


Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount related press conference for August 10 at 1:00 pm at the P&I show exhibition area (Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2023). We will probably see some new L-mount product announcements. I expect several new products announcement in the next few days (Tamron and maybe even Nikon).

Via LeicaRumors

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