Photo Rumors

Viltrox lenses are on sale in Germany

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2022

Many Viltrox lenses (and other products) are currently on sale at Rollei in Germany – here are some examples (this offer is ending on August 8th):

The latest deals and offers on photo gear in the US and EU (Nikon, Sony, Canon, Zeiss, and more)

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Canon rumored to announce a new compact APS-C vlogger camera

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2022

Canon is rumored to announce a new APS-C vlogger camera:

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The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested at DxO Mark

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2022

The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is the third best lens ever tested by DxO Mark… yes, this sub $400 lens is better than all Zeiss lenses and many other high-end lenses. Only the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM A lenses scored better (the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 lens is now available for Sony E-mount, Canon RF-mount, and is coming soon for Nikon Z-mount):

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Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for smartphones

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022

Tamron is developing a new Lens Utility app for Android smartphones where you can fine-tune lens features in the field. The app is planned to be released by the end of 2022. Here are some of the app features:

Tethered remote control
Customizing the Custom Switch or Focus Set Button
Customizing the Focus Ring

Additional information can be found here and here:

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June 2022 CIPA numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: August 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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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022

Here are the first leaked pictures of the previously rumored Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lenses for Sony E and Leica L mount that will be announced on August 8th.
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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2022

Update: Ricoh GR IIIx firmware update version 1.11 and Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.61 released

The new Techart LM-EA9 AF adapter (Leica M lenses to Sony Alpha cameras) is now available for purchase

The new Leica Q2 Reporter camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green scratch-resistant finish is in stock for the first time in the US

Leica M11 firmware update version 1.5.0.1 released

Leica to enter the laser TV market with its own products (Leica Cine 1 laser TV)

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Firmware Update V2 Released

Netflix Sony FX3 Camera Guide Released

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2023 CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show show dates announced

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2022

One of the few still remaining photography shows, the Camera & Photo Imaging Show (CP+) announced their 2023 dates. As usual, the show will take place in Yokohama, Japan (both on-site and online):

On-site Event [Pacifico Yokohama]: Thu. Feb.23 Sun.26,2023 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (5 pm on Sunday)
Online Event [Official Website]: Thu. Feb.23 Sun.26,2023

Additional information: