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By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2023

New third-party lenses for Leica M and L mount

Sony a7RV Firmware 2.00 Released

NEW SLR Magic Micro Prime 17mm, 35mm, and 50mm Lenses For X-Mount

Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder” limited edition camera announced

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2023

The previously rumored “Leica Q2 | Disney 100 Years of Wonder” limited edition camera is now officially announced:

Leica Q2 | Disney 100 Years of Wonder limited edition camera announced

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D LM lens for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2023

The previously rumored Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D LM lens for Leica M-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced with 110° ultra-wide angle of view. The new lens is currently in stock at the office Laowa website (international shipping available). The lens has already been available for other mirrorless mounts.

Focal Length	15mm
Angle of View	110°
Aperture Range	f/2-22
Format	Full frame
Lens Structure	12 elements in 9 groups (2pcs of Aspherical Elements + 3pcs of Extra-low Dispersion Elements)
Blades	5
Min. Focusing	14.5cm/ 5.7”
Magnification	1:4
Filter Thread	Ø72mm
Dimensions	About Ø63 x 71mm （2 ³¹/₆₄ x 2 ⁵¹/₆₄ inches)
Weight	About 418g
Mounts	Leica M
Price	USD 649

Additional information:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics | Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D lens, Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D LM lens for Leica M-mount | 1 Comment

Busy day for Canon shooters: the R5 can now take 400MP photos, the R3 can now remember face, some 50mm f/1.2 and R10 are recalled

By PR admin | Published: March 30, 2023

The previously rumored “IBIS HIGH Resolution” feature to create 400MP images (24576 x 16384) with the Canon R5 camera is now officially released.

New firmware updates for a few other models were also released - for example, the new Canon R3 firmware update can now remember faces ("Register people priority").

Canon also recalled some batches of the EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM lens and EOS R10 camera.

Posted in Canon | Tagged firmware | 5 Comments

MiNT Camera is working on a new plan for a 60’s-style premium 35mm compact camera

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2023

MiNT Camera (see their previous projects) is working/developing a brand-new "secret" 60's styled premium 35mm compact film camera. This is what we know so far: