What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2022

Now available: DIY Funleader Helicoid for Contax G45 f/2 lens to Leica M-mount conversion

New: Rockstar 40mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount

Leica M11 camera sensor measurements now available at PhotonsToPhotos

Godox AD200 Pro Firmware 1.3 Released

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Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022


Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements, and fixes – here is the full change-log (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off):

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The 2022 BCN awards are out (camera market share in Japanese retail stores)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2022

The 2022 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):

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Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF lens

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022


Today Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF super-tele lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, T-mount (via an adapter, pre-orders coming soon at B&H):

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Ricoh USA issued a correction on the Japanese press release about the company no longer mass-producing cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2022


Ricoh Americas contacted me with a clarification on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring:

“Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan.
The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution in Japan with more direct-to-consumer approaches.”

The full press release can be found here:

Correction from Ricoh US: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan”

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Canon is shutting down a major camera factory in China, returning to domestic production citing “facing unprecedented difficulties”

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022


Canon is shutdowns a major camera factory in China (Zhuhai factory) citing “facing unprecedented difficulties” and returning to domestic production:

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Ricoh announces major restructuring of their camera business (Imaging Division)

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022



Ricoh will be implementing several major new strategies for their Imaging Division on April 1st:

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The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022


The current Fujifilm rebates are ending this weekend – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2022


The 2022 CP+ show will take place next month (February 22-27) and the first scheduled presentations are already listed on their website. As you can imagine, all Japanese companies will be present and we will probably see several new product announcements:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2022

Leica Q3 or Leica QL or a new Leica X?

Leica M11 camera first impressions

Fujifilm is Celebrating 5 Years of GFX – The Game Has Changed

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 IBIS Bug Found

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