Photo Rumors

What’s new on Kickstarter?

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2022

NEW: Yondaway Powchell charger – a portable power cell that protects and charges your gear on the go ($16,120 pledged of $10,273 goal).

NEW MonsterAdapter LA-VE2: Minolta V-mount to Sony E-mount AF adapter (to mount Minolta Vectis interchangeable lenses to Sony E-mount cameras with Autofocus enabled. It is an upgraded version of the previous MonsterAdapter LA-VE1, which is only MF capable, $7,181 of $10,192 raised).

Capsule Apsule Pro versatile motorized pan and tilt head ($95,289 pledged of $10,000 goal).

Kiboko City Commuter camera backpack by Gura Gear ($78,597 pledged of $10,000 goal).

Levante waterproof modular backpack ($180,607 USD by 980 backers).

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2022

Several new cameras and lenses were announced in the last few days – here is an updated list of what is expected next:

Lenses

Cameras

Other

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2022

The latest photo editing software updates

Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM 50th anniversary red limited edition lens listed for sale on eBay

The next Pentax J limited online event 2022 will take place on September 25th

Samyang V-AF First Look Video

Fringer NF-GFX Smart Adapter Demo

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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

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2022

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

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2022

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

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2022

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

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2022

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

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2022

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):