New 7Artisans teaser: “not a lens”


7Artisans is teasing a new product that is “not a lens” and “sounds extraordinary”. The official announcement will be later this month. Stay tuned for updates.

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Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa 24mm T8 lens

Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa 24mm T8 lens – here is the first picture of the packaging:


Venus Optics currently has the Laowa 24mm T14 2X PeriProbe:

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ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June


The previously reported ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June and will include the new Resize AI with Face Recovery, new Masking Tools and Curves Control, improved raw processing for better quality images, and more:

Photo RAW 2023.5 is a free update for ON1 Everything subscribers and owners of version 2023. You can order now with coupon code  NEW2023-5 for a special introductory price.

Here are the key features coming in version 2023.5 in early June:

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Ricoh GR III “Diary” pre-orders open in the US (in stock in EU), Sony ZV-E1 now shipping


The new Ricoh GR III “Diary” special limited edition camera is now available for pre-order in the US and is already in stock in Europe:


The new Sony ZV-E1 camera is currently in stock at:

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What else is new?

Here is the first leaked picture of the Leica Q3 camera

The Leica SL2-S Reporter edition is almost sold out

Fujifilm FF23001 Registration Found Ahead of Fujifilm X Summit Bangkok

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Nikon Z8 vs. Sony a7RV vs. Canon EOS R5 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison


Nikon Z8 vs. Sony a7RV vs. Canon EOS R5 specifications comparison:

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera is discontinued


A few months ago I already reported that the Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera was listed as discontinued in Japan. Now the X-Pro3 is also listed as discontinued at Adorama and B&H Photo. Many other stores have completely removed their product listings. Amazon still has some in stock sold by third parties.

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SPINN launched the new fully self-adhesive protective camera gear wrapper




After several iterations and a few successful Kickstarter campaigns, SPINN has launched a new fully self-adhesive protective camera gear wrapper. The crowdfunding project has already raised over $20k in the first few hours on Kickstarter.


Additional information:

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March 2023 CIPA numbers released


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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Sony released their FY2022 consolidated financial results



Sony released their latest FY2022 consolidated financial results. Here is the information related to their camera business:

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