Confirmed: the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount is coming on November 15


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:

The new Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount is expected to be released in December 2022

Getting close to the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X-mount announcement

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Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates


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:

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Nikon announced black version of their Z fc camera and SE version of their Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens



Nikon officially announced a black version of their Nikon Z fc camera and a SE version of their Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens:

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Pentax KF DSLR camera announced (updated)


Update: Ricoh Imaging officially announced the Pentax KF DSLR camera:

Ricoh Imaging announces a new Pentax KF DSLR camera for under $1,000


Previous Pentax KF DSLR camera leaks:

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Capture One Pro 23 officially announced



Capture One Pro 23 is now officially announced:

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What else is new?

Another “Leica Camera History” project on Lego Ideas

DXO: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II – Sony Raises The Bar Again

FotodioX Pro Fujica GL69 and Pro Cine ND Throttle Canon EOS (EF/EF-S) DSLR Lens Adapters For GFX Now Available

Fujinon XF300mm f/2.8, XF400mm f/4, XF600mm f/6, and Finally GF300mm f/2.8 Patents Found

Sony Serial Number Sticker Class Action Lawsuit Alleges That Lens Serial Numbers Fall Off

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Capture One Pro 23 will be announced tomorrow, here is what to expect


Capture One Pro 23 will be officially announced tomorrow. Here are some of the new features/updates:

  • Reduce editing time massively with Smart Adjustments
  • Cull images faster with automatic group view, rating and tagging, and instant browsing
  • More control over editing with Layers in Styles
  • Changes to Capture One Live that allow for better reviewer management, plus free version now gives everyone the chance to always have a Live session to use

B&H already has updated its website and if you purchase Capture One Pro 22 today, you will get a free upgrade to version 23 when it’s officially released tomorrow:


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What’s next for the Canon EOS R system?


Here is the list of rumored/expected Canon EOS R system cameras and lenses:

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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera



Ricoh will announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera – it will be available in three different colors (some limited editions):

  • Black
  • Crystal White (limited to 700 units)
  • Crystal Blue (limited to 700 units)

The Pentax KF kit will come with the 18-55WR lens. The Japanese pricing will be:

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Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023


Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023 during the CP+ show in Japan. The Mark II model will replace the current Panasonic Lumix S5 version that was officially announced in September 2020:

Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless full-frame camera with L-mount officially announced

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