This is how Ricoh is planning to restructure their camera business

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022

Back in January Ricoh announced that they will be restructuring their camera business (see also this post). Today Ricoh issues a press release with some additional details – here is a recap:

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The OM System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera will start shipping on March 18th

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022


The new OM-System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera will start shipping on March 18th (press release).

Update: the new OM System Olympus OM-1 flagship camera is now in stock at Amazon.

The Olympus OM-1 camera processing power offers room to grow in terms of future firmware updates

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CIPA: worldwide camera shipment will decrease 6.1% this year (2022)

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2022


CIPA released their annual market outlook for shipment of cameras and lenses – the worldwide camera shipment will decrease 6.1% this year (2022):

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The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) collapsible lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022


The new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) collapsible lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order:

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.

Additional information on the new: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements (8E) collapsible lens for Leica M-mount:

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Up to 20% off on select 7artisans and Viltrox lenses (coupon codes included)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022


Some 7artisans and Viltrox lenses are up to 20% off (coupon codes valid only of the listings below)

20% off with coupon code 20BGBU27:

15% off with coupon code 15I4C3O8:

10% off with coupon code 10OAFLIE:

For additional information visit Pergear, 7artisans, and Viltrox websites.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022

Ricoh Imaging will stop selling Theta products in Japan

Leica S3 trade-up program is back in the US

Fujifilm SDXC GFX/X macOS File Bug Fixed For X100V, X-E4, X-Pro3, X-T30II, GFX50R, GFX50SII

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Venus Optics announced four new Laowa cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2022


Venus Optics announced the previously rumored cine lenses for MFT (four cine lenses and two bundles):

Additional information on the new lenses, including pre-order options, can be found here and here:

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Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 released

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2022



Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements:

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Venus Optics to announce new Laowa lenses on Monday

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2022


Venus Optics is rumored to announce several new Laowa lenses on Monday – here is what to expect:

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New KamLan 55mm f/1.4 lens on display at the 2022 CP+ show (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R)

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2022


As previously reported, a new KamLan 55mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon R mounts was on display at the 2022 CP+ show in Japan. Here are the details (Google translated):

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