Photo Rumors

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2023

The latest Leica SL camera and lens rumors

New: Oberwerth Louis M11 VFlex bag for Leica M cameras with attached Visoflex

More on the new J Limited Duratect Pentax K-mount exchange service

MonsterAdapter LA-EA4r Firmware v07 and Upgrade Kit

Patent Application For Fujifilm Full-Frame High-Magnification Zoom Lens

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Hasselblad closes NJ service center

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2023

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

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Venus Optics launches three Laowa lenses with new lens mounts (Canon RF and Leica L)

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2023

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:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6, Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C mirrorless lens, Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 DL Zero-D lens for DJI drones, Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens, Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer Ultra Wide Zoom, Venus Optics Laowa FFii 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer ultra wide zoom lens, Venus Optics Magic Shift adapter| 6 Comments

The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF AF lens for Fujifilm X-mount is a big hit

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2023

The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF AF lens for X-mount has been a big hit with the Fujifilm community. The lens has been pretty much sold out since it was officially announced in December last year. The lens is now available for sale in more online stores and some of them have it in stock already – check availability at:

Viltrox online store (international shipping available)
Pergear (international shipping available)
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
Amazon DE
Amazon FR
Amazon ES
Amazon IT
B&H Photo
Adorama

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The new DJI Mini 2 SE drone is now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2023

The previously rumored DJI Mini 2 SE drone is now officially announced – here is the press release:

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Here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2023

A bizarre ranking but still interesting – here are the 16 largest photography companies in the world based on the total 2021 revenue according to Zion Market Research:
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RIP Canon “Kiss” brand, “EOS M” and “Rebel” are next on the chopping block

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2023

Canon EOS Kiss X7 from 2013

The Japanese ITMedia reports that after the new EOS R50 camera announcement, Canon has “retired” their “Kiss” brand after 30 years. It is safe to assume that “EOS M” and “Rebel” will be next on the chopping block. Here is a recap of the article (translated):

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