The previously reported Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount is now officially released:
Ricoh also announced two Pentax eyepieces for astronomical telescopes
Another Pentax 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent field in Japan
Canon issued an apology regarding the short supply of several cameras and lenses, including the new EOS R6 Mark II and RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM:
Nikon Imaging Products Business
Fujifilm Q2 financial results:
Some of the early Black Friday deals are already online:
Topaz Labs Black Friday offer: Photo AI + DeNoise AI + Sharpen AI + Gigapixel AI + Video AI for $279 (retail value: $757.97, savings: $478, November 15 – December 2, owners of existing products will be offered pro-rated bundles).
WANDRD camera bags: up to 60% off.
Funleader Black Friday: sale up to 50% off (10/31-11/25, 2022).
Zhong Yi Optics already reduced prices by up to 40%.
Small Rig Black Friday already started.
ACDSee early Black Friday up to 75% off.
ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9. Here are the main features listed in the press release:
The new Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount will be released on November 15 and start shipping on December 2, 2022, according to digicame-info. This information matches previous reports:
Getting close to the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount announcement
Ending tomorrow: the HEIPI tripod (the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod) raised almost $1M on Kickstarter.
POD MINI adaptable macro lighting system has already raised over $40k,
The three new lightweight compact super-telephoto manual focus Tokina lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras are now listed on Indiegogo.
Other crowdfunded projects that are still available for purchase:
Nikon officially announced a black version of their Nikon Z fc camera and a SE version of their Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens:
