Photo Rumors

Insta360 to announce a new camera this week

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2022

Insta360 will announce a new product next week (August 2). This time the slogan is “Magic in action“. Here is the teaser:

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More Hasselblad X2D 100C leaks

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2022

A few last-minute leaks from the upcoming Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2022

Charles Gatewood’s Leica M2 with 50mm dual-range Summicron lens listed for sale on Craigslist?

New: MS Optics XENOMAX 50mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki

Ricoh Japan announced a price increase coming on October 1st

IR Fujifilm Interview: Fujifilm X-H2S, GFX100R, Tilt-Shift, PSAM, AIAF, 150-600mm, 18-120mm, and More

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The latest CIPA report

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2022

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2022

As previously reported, Venus Optics will announce a new Laowa 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens next week on September 6th Here are the details:

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Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera full specifications

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2022

I already posted online the first set of Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera specifications (for pricing, keep checking the B&H product page):

100MP sensor
Adjustable screen
Improved Live View
Top LCD screen
Better AF
IBIS stabilization
Three new lenses will be announced together with the X2D
One of the new lenses will be the already leaked Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 lens
Possible price: $8,000/€8,000
Expected announcement: September 7th
Capture One is expected to soon start working with Hasselblad files
Previously leaked pictures:

Here is some additional X2D information I received today:

BSI CMOS sensor
1 TB internal storage
1x EVF 5.76 million pixels
5 axis 7 stop IBIS
Much smaller new XCD lenses with a new shutter design and faster leaf shutter
Here is the first picture of the new adjustable LCD screen:

And here is the full set of Hasselblad X2D 100C camera specifications:

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Just announced: TTArtisan 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless lens for $55 (E/M/MFT/Z/R/L mounts)

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2022

TTArtisan announced a new 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless manual focus lens priced at $55. The lens is available for Sony E, Canon EOS-M, MFT, Nikon Z, Canon R and Leica L mounts. Here are the details:

Focal Length: 25mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
Angle of View: 61°
Minimum Focus Distance: 25 cm
Optical Design: 7 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Image Stabilization: No
Filter Size: 43 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L): 59 x 31 mm
Weight: around 166-189g
The new lens is currently ins stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Pergear, and at the official TTartisan online store