The K|Lens One Kickstarter project is now canceled

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2022


The Kickstarter project for the K|Lens One light field lens for DSLR cameras is now canceled after it raised $225,422 from 127 backers (the goal was $84,727). Here is the official statement from K|Lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2022

Now in stock: Ricoh GT-2 tele conversion lens, GV-3 external viewfinder, GA-2 lens adapter for the new GR IIIx camera

Fujifilm Secret Development Story: XC, XF, and GF Lenses Discussed

Leica M11 vs. Sony a1 vs. Sony a7R V comparison at ISO 12,500

Leica UK statement on the ongoing global chip shortage

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The latest CIPA numbers are out

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2022

   
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data for 2021 (orange: 2021, black: 2020, blue: 2019):

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Sony Q3 financial results: sales down, operating income “significant decrease”

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2022


Sony released their Q3 financial results – sales in the Electronics Products & Solutions Segment (EP&S Segment) that includes also cameras are down and operating income has a “significant decrease”:

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Sigma new product announcement on February 9th

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2022


Sigma will have a new product(s) announcement scheduled for February 9th. This is what we should expect based on previously reported rumors:

Reminder: Sigma rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X mounts in 2021

Most photo companies will have press events in February before and during the CP+ show in Japan (February 22-27).

The Sigma live event will be broadcast on YouTube:

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Canon USA lens price increase

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2022


Canon USA has increased the price of the following RF and EF lenses (this is the second Canon price increase in five months):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2022


→ Viltrox announced a new DG-L extension tube designed for Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L-mount camera models.


→ Monster Adapter announced a new LA-NE1 Contax N lenses to Sony E-mount camera autofocus adapter: Adorama | B&H.


→ The latest Panasonic USA lens and camera savings.

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That OM Digital high-end flagship mirrorless camera “teaser” is a few months old

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2022




That OM Digital high-end flagship mirrorless  camera “teaser” that is making the rounds on the Internet today is a few months old – I first reported it here on Photo Rumors back in October last year:

First glimpse of the upcoming OM System (Olympus) high-end flagship mirrorless camera

and then again a few days ago:

OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new top of the line high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show

So nothing new and groundbreaking really… here are a few more “teasers” of the upcoming OM camera from last year:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for January 2022

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2022

  
  
  
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More pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab lenses for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2022

Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount:

The new lens will be available in silver chrome, black paint, or chrome with nickel plating. The lens is expected to start shipping later this year. Pricing will be similar to the “regular” Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-element lens that was introduced last year (starting from around $1,600 depending on the finish).

Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay store.

The Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount is currently shipping in limited quantities to existing pre-orders:

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