New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens to be announced on August 7th


Yongnuo will announce the previously reported 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount next week on August 7th.

Yongnuo lenses are sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon.

Yongnuo to announce four new lenses (incl. new YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL lens for E/X/Z mount)

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Panasonic’s latest financial results: strong camera sales, decreased revenue


Panasonic released its latest financial results (Q1, 2024). The company does not disclose detailed numbers about its camera sales - they only reported strong sales and decreased revenue:

"Digital camera equipment sales were strong, but some product categories were affected by worsening market conditions resulting in a decrease in revenue."


"Strong sales" does not really tell us much, but decreased revenue is definitely not a good sign, especially given the situation the company is currently in:

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The Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon


The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 full-frame lens for Z/E/L mount will be released soon - it could be as early as next week (check the official Meike website):

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Ending soon: the LIT DUO 1 light meter raised $826,374 on Kickstarter with three more days to go


The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised $826,374 on Kickstarter, with three more days to go. Here are the details:

  • State-of-the-art interference filter sensor technology
  • Dual sensor setup unlocking simultaneous measuring
  • Light flicker metering capability.
  • Bluetooth connectivity expanding use-cases.
  • State-of-the-art high-speed, ultra-low-power MCU and memory chipsets.
  • USB-C port: Powering the device via cable or backup for firmware updates.
  • Battery charging: Even though LIT DUO 1 runs on 3 x AAA replaceable batteries, you can charge them via the built-in USB-C port if they
  • are rechargeable (NiMh).
  • Sound buzzer:‍ DUO 1 can provide a range of sound feedbacks at different button presses or measuring events, to speed up your workflow.

 

Old Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:

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New DJI Neo drone leaked online



In addition to the already rumored Air 3S drone and Osmo Action 5 Pro camera, DJI will soon release also a new "Neo" drone  -

  • 135 grams
  • AI subject tracking
  • 4K Ultra-stabilized
  • 3 batteries in the Fly-more combo
  • Price: 329
  • Direct QuickShots
  • One-click flying
  • FCC registration and more leaked pictures:

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Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens


Viltrox is working on a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (previously reported here):

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Sigma is developing a cinema autofocus version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens


Sigma announced the development of a new cinema autofocus version of their existing 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens (previous coverage):

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount officially announced

The new lens will be on display at the IBC 2024 show - from the press release:

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SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog for photo/video accessories and new mount plate kit for power banks, NP-F batteries


SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog for photo and video accessories:

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