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By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2025

Ricoh Gashapon miniature camera collection

Fujifilm X-T50 v1.20 and X-S20 v3.20 Firmware Updates Released

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released, available for order

Nikon at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC: schedule of speakers + free sensor cleaning + free registration (June 17-18)

Dr. Andreas Kaufmann on the rumored Leica medium format camera: the camera is real and is still being worked on

Now it could be cheaper for Americans to buy Leica gear in Germany

Check out the latest rare Leica gear at Leica Store Lisse

New Leica ZM 1 & ZM 2 watches in “Urban Green” released

Check out the latest rare Leica gear at Leica Store Lisse

Coming soon on Kickstarter: Echolens digital camera without a screen

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2025

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Echolens camera, I previously reported here. The launch date on Kickstarter is expected in mid June, 2025, with a price of around $150:

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This is the upcoming Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2025

This is the upcoming Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens that was previously on display labeled as "standard zoom AF lens":

This year (2025), Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will release three new lenses in addition to the 14-24mm f/2.8 (now available at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo):

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Sony FX2 compact AI-powered cinema camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2025

The already leaked (see this post) Sony FX2 compact AI-powered cinema camera is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo
Additoonal informtion
Product page
Specification:
- 33MP full-frame sensor
- 16-bit RAW output
- Log Shooting mode for Stills
- Tiltable EVF
- AI-powered autofocus
- 15 stops of dynamic range
- "The Sony FX2 is the newest addition to the Cinema Line, offering a blend of pro-level features in a compact, user-friendly body. It captures stunning 4K video at up to 60p, with 4:2:2 10-bit recording and over 15 stops of dynamic range using S-Log3, which gives you a wide range of flexibility when it comes to grading in post-production. You’ll also find 5.5 stops of IBIS with Active and Dynamic Active modes for smooth handheld shooting, plus a tilting EVF and screen, making it easier to frame your shots. Quite incredibly, it supports 16-bit RAW output, a de-squeeze function for anamorphic work, and a CineAlta-inspired home screen, making everything more navigable."
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