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:
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:
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.
The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:
Other crowdfunded projects that are still available for purchase:
Coming soon:
Meike announced two new drop-in filter mount adapters for Canon lenses:
For additional, information visit Meike’s website.
Gura Gear launched a new version of the KIboko 30L+ camera bag with an added laptop sleeve. You can use coupon code rumors for 10% off:
Additiponal informtion on the new bag:
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The previously leaked Godox XPro II (2023) radio controller for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, and Olympus is now officially announced:
The recommended retail prices are: the XProII-C/N/S/F/O version is $89 and the XProII-L is $129.
The Godox XProII was already released for Leica cameras last year.
I recently saw the story on Diyphotography and remembered the email I received in early November last year:
“Hasselblad closes NJ service and leaves pros stranded
Just found out today that Hasselblad’s NJ service facility was told this past Monday that they are closing. They are now closed. All their equipment has been packed and sent to what appears to be a DJI facility in Los Angeles. The LA facility has no technicians trained to repair Hasselblad equipment and the company has no plan to take care of pro or consumer customers with equipment that is already in NJ for repair. This is a crazy situation, that certainly seems like a story worth looking into.”
The new Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format mirrorless camera is now in stock for the first time
Venus Optics released three Laowa lenses with new lens mounts:
Venus Optics also released a new Laowa Magic Shift Converter for Canon EF lenses that converts ultra-wide-angle lenses into shift lenses.
Additional information:
