Venus Optics has still not officially released the new Laowa FFII 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens, but the first review is already online

Venus Optics has still not officially released the new Laowa FFII 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens, but you can already see the first lens review with sample photos here. The updated lens technical specifications are next:

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The new DJI Action 3 camera will be announced on September 14


The previously rumored DJI Action 3 camera will be officially announced on September 14. Here is an enhanced version of the teaser above:

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Leica is rumored to announce a new film camera in October



Leica is rumored to announce a new film camera in October that will replace the current Leica MP model. A press event is already rumored for October in Germany and invitations are sent out.

Leica’s social media is also already emphasizing film photography (see graphics above from the latest Leica newsletter).

Other Leica products are also expected to be announced at that event.

Both the Leica MP and M-A film cameras have been hard to find and are out of stock in the US:

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Pagani and Gibellini released a new GP810HP 8×10 large format analog camera

The sports car manufacturer Pagani teamed up with the large format camera manufacturer Gibellini (both companies are based in Modena, Italy) to produce a limited edition GP810HP 8×10 large format analog camera:

“The GP810HP took shape after two years of analysis, study and research during which Gibellini technical know-how became integrated with exclusive Pagani materials and design features. A harmonious blend that created a unique, exclusive object produced in a limited number of examples. (source)

The price is $75,000 and only 75 pieces will be produced (a portion will be available to current Pagani car owners).

Additional information can be found in the brochure:

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Updated Fujifilm X and GF lens roadmaps + additional coverage


Here are the updated Fujifilm X and GF lens roadmaps that include the latest product releases. Future lenses, like the two new GF tilt-shift models I reported about yesterday, are not included in this version, but they were already listed in the previous GF roadmap (click for a larger view):

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What else is new?

Ricoh Imaging registered a new BC-186 battery charger

New Leitz HUGO cine prime lenses announced

MonsterAdapter LA-VE2: Minolta V-Mount to Sony E-Mount AF adapter

SIRUI Launches Full-Frame 35mm T2.9 And 100mm T2.9 1.6x Lenses, Plus 1.25x Adapter

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New DxO offer: 25% off on the new Nik Collection 5




The new DxO Nik Collection 5 is now 25% off until September 14, 2022.

Additional information on the new DxO Nik Collection 5 can be found here:

New DxO Nik Collection 5 released

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Two new Fujifilm GF tilt-shift medium format lenses were revealed today at the X Summit: Fujinon GF 110mm f/5.6 and GF 30mm f/5.6



In addition to officially announced products, during the X Summit today Fujifilm representatives revealed two new GF tilt shift medium format lenses that will be released in the future:

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Announced: Fujifilm X-H2, Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR, and GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR

Fuji announced all of the previously rumored products:

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Announced: Insta360 X3 360-degree action camera


Today Insta360 announced the previously leaked X3 360-degree action camera:

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