New H&Y filter solutions introduced

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022



H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system (world’s first) with a variable step adapter that can fit lenses with different thread sizes and basically eliminates the need for filter adapter rings. There is also a new magnetic K-series clip-on filter. Check out also the available filters. For a list of all H&Y products and purchase options, visit the official H&Y website.

H&Y filters are also sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera?

Is the new Leica M11 camera using a Sony sensor? (a7R IV)

Leica M11 firmware update version 1.2.1.0 released? *UPDATED*

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping

Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR New Release Date

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

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022


OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show in Japan according to a report from Photowebexpo (the site lately has been a good source of information on upcoming products):

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens now available

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022



Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is now available for order in all possible mounts at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens announced

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022


The previously rumored Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens is now officially announced:

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Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V rumors

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022


SonyAddict found some rumors on the Chinese social media platform Weibo about new Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V mirrorless cameras – the a9 III will have 24MP and shoots 60fps for $4,999 and the a7R V is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022:

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What else is rumored for the Canon EOS Cinema product line

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022


Here is what else is rumored to come to the Canon Cinema EOS product line:

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Samyang is teasing their new AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens (first leaked pictures included)

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022


Samyang released a new teaser on social media today for their upcoming AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens that will be officially announced in the next two days with a price tag of around $700 (see leaked/rumored specifications). This will be Samyang’s first new lens for 2022.

Here are the first leaked pictures of the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens:

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The latest BCN Ranking data

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

BCN Ranking published new reports on the latest sales data for the Japanese market – the first graph is the lens market share by lens mount (number of interchangeable lenses sold by mount) – it is interesting that Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z are currently at the same level in Japan (click for larger view):


The next graph is for the mirrorless market share in Japan – Canon dominates with over 40%:


BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report.

Previous BCNR reports can be found here.

Source: BCNR 1, BCNR 2

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Ricoh announced a new Theta X 360-degree camera with touchscreen and a new 48MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2022

The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced with several new features and improvements – see the full details with some sample videos at PentaxRumors:

Ricoh Theta X camera announced

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