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By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2023

DJI released L-mount and M-mount lens units for the Ronin 4D

The new Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount available for pre-order, could be delayed

Leicavit alternative: Akagivit winder for Leica M2 cameras

Fujifilm Telephoto Patents Found XF200-600mm f/5.6-8 and XF100-600mm f/5.6-6.3

Ricoh/Pentax interview in Cameraman Magazine

Protective wrap skins for Pentax K-1 and K-70 cameras

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The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now available for download

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now officially released and available for download (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. New customers can get the $20 off intro offer:

The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve the overall photo editing experience:

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The latest CIPA December numbers and comparison for the last 15 years

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

Next graphs are based on the CIPA numbers from the past 15 years:

Additional information from NikonRumors:

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Shipments of the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens could be delayed

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

Shipments of the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens could be delayed because of a large number of existing pre-orders. Check the latest availability at Adorama, B&H, Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, and WEX. Here is the translated press release:

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Of course Tamron will announce a new lens for the CP+ show

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

Tamron, just like every other photo company, will introduce new products at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan (February 23-26). Not much of a rumor to state the obvious, but now you all know the big secret 🙂

Tamron is promising to release around five new lenses a year.

You can find the latest Tamron patents here and here:

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:

New: camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: Designed for the Modern Photographer. Ruggedly built with materials that get better with age (additional information available here):

New on Kickstarter: camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.

New: ST@TEMENT transformable, durable & sleek bag: a different type of bag.
SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: carry your DSLR or Mirrorless more comfortably & shoot with greater intuitiveness.
SnapPack anti-theft bag: a new generation of anti-theft bags that combine sleek & functionality.
Power Junkie v2: use the Sony NP-F battery to power any camera.
AMKOV affordable V-LOG camera: 4K/60fps video, support time-lapse & snapshot video.
The HEIPI tripod: the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod.
LEVANTE waterproof modular daily backpack: ocean proof, quick-drying, 6 ways to carry, shock absorbing.
Duovox Mate Pro camera: capture and see the night as if it were day.
Feiyu Scorp Mini4-in-1 gimbal: camera & smartphone controller, hyper-lapse, panorama, focus follow, auto track, quick charge.
Pinhole Pro Max lens: first pinhole lens with 6 apertures & 18-36mm zoom.