Expect more price increases on photo gear: the new US tariff on imports from Japan is now 15%

By PR admin | Published: July 23, 2025


After the initial suggestion for a 25% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal today that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Japan. The effective US tariff rate on Japanese imports before the announcement was approximately 2%, according to World Bank data. Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on the final selling price in the US, but rather on the import invoice/declared value price. Here is a list of some of the cameras and lenses currently made in Japan:

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Beware of scam: fake Hasselblad websites offer significant discounts on gear

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2025


It seems that Leica is not the only company recently targeted in elaborate online scams that involved multiple fake websites and significant social media advertising campaigns (all on Meta’s apps like Facebook and Instagram – both known for being a preferred social platform for scammers worldwide). I recently noticed the first fake Hasselblad website online – I will not link to the actual domain name, but you can see the URL in the screenshots below – I am sure there are more similar sites out there (click for larger view):


Here is a screenshot of the entire front page of the fake Hasselblad website:


Obviously, those deals are too good to be true. Use common sense and buy Hasselblad gear from one of our trusted sponsors:

More on the fake Leica websites:

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The previously rumored Sony Z300 camcorder is now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2025

The PXW-Z300 flagship handheld XDCAM® camcorder features 1/2-inch 4K 3-CMOS Exmor R sensors, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, and a dedicated AI-processing unit. It combines exceptional image quality, a 17x optical zoom lens, and Electronic Variable ND filter, with versatile operational capabilities.


The previously rumored Sony Z300 camcorder is now officially announced (I was wrong about the mode name, but the rest of the details were correct):

  • Pre-order: B&H Photo
  • Key Features
  • 1/2″-Type Exmor R 3-CMOS Sensor
  • Supports up to UHD 4K60 Recording
  • 17x Optical Zoom, Constant f/1.9 Maximum
  • Dedicated AI Focusing Processor
  • Digital Content Authentication
  • Electronic Variable ND Filter
  • XAVC Intra/Long, MPEG HD422, HEVC Proxy
  • S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, HLG, 3D LUT
  • Multicamera Control App, 4-Ch Audio
  • RTMP, RTMPS, SRT Stream, Chunk Transfer
  • Product page
  • Additional information:

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Godox announced a new iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash (C/N/S/F/P)

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2025


Godox announced a new iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash:

New Godox iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash for Nikon cameras announced

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Zeiss Otus ML 50mm F/1.4 for Nikon, Canon, and Sony is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2025


The new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon RF is now in stock at B&H Photo.


The second Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 lens (E/Z/RF) was just opened for pre-order:

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Jared Polin rants about the RX1R III camera: “Sony, you are not Leica”

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2025


As I already reported online about the RX1R III being announced without any previous rumors or leaks and with a ridiculously high price for the camera and accessories:

Sony RX1R III camera accessories


The reason there were no leaks is becuase this time Sony did not let anyone know in advance of the existence of the RX1R III. Now they know how to stop the leaks if they want to, but I seriously doubt they will.

Jared Polin was the only influencer who actually had the guts to say something about all of this – “Sony, you are not Leica“:

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More DJI leaks and rumors on upcoming products: Osmo 360, Osmo Action 6, Neo 2, Mini 5 Pro, Avata 3, and the long-rumored DJI mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: July 21, 2025


DJI Osmo 360 camera (price shown is in Australian dollars):



DJI Osmo Action 6 camera:


A new DJI Neo 2 drone was registered with the FCC a few days ago:


The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone has been rumored for a while, and there is also a new DJI Avata 3 drone to be announed soon:

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Screen covers, dial locks, and leatherette accessories for Fujifilm cameras

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2025



In my previous report on PPP Cameras in the UK, I did not notice that they also sell screen cover accessories for several Fuji camera models (a similar product exists for Leica cameras and makes the LCD screen of a regular M10/M10-P look like the M10-D model that has no LCD screen):


 
Other Fuji accessories:



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Leaked Insta360 drone “Antigravity” pictures

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2025



It seems that Insta360 is working on new drones labeled as “Antigravity“. Here are the first leaked pictures that show two different models:

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Insta360 responds to GoPro’s patent infringement allegations

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2025



A week ago, the International Trade Commission ruled that Insta360 infringed on GoPro’s HERO camera design patent. A few days later, Insta360 responded that the International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected GoPro’s utility patent claims against Insta360. A final determination from the full Commission is expected by November 10, 2025. Here is the full text of GoPro’s statement and the response from Insta360 (see the filing notice here):

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