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CIPA report: camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years


The Camera & Imaging Products Association presentation at the CP+2023 show indicated that average camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years. Here is a recap of the presentation:

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2023 CP+ show day 3 report


2023 CP+ show day 3 report:

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New Meike 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT announced


Meike announced a new 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT priced at $189.99. The lens will start shipping on March 10th. Here are the technical specifications:

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TTArtisan to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount


TTArtisan is rumored to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount. Venus Optics and Samyang already have 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market:


Here is the lens design diagram of the new TTArtisan lens – stay tuned for more details:

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Confirmed: Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera (Panasonic GH7 with PDAF?)


Phototrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane, director of the Imaging Business division at Panasonic, who confirmed that Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera:

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Sigma is no longer making new Micro Four Thirds lenses because of a significant decrease in demand


Phototrend published their interview with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp. Sigma is no longer making/developing new Micro Four Thirds lenses becuase of a significant decrease in demand:

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Sigma’s Foveon full-frame sensor could be released next year


Here is what Kazuto Yamaki (Sigma’s CEO) had to say on the latest Foveon full-frame sensor development:

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2023 CP+ show day 2 report: new Venus Optics Laowa 28mm f/1.2 and Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 lenses

Some new lenses were on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – first is the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 APS-C lens for Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts:

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The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be announced on February 28th


The previously rumored Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be officially announced on February 28th:

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