Here is a nice new Owlkrown strap for your Hasselblad camera (with the new Hasselblad clip)

 
Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. Founded just last year, they already offer a large array of products. Their signature Owlkrown straps can now also be ordered with the new Hasselblad clip.

You can now get 10% off any order at Owlkrown with code LEICARUMORS10.

Owlkrown products are also sold at B&H Photo.


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OM System continues to be in the red in 2024 with a negative operating profit of -¥1.2 billion yen


The latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report reported that OM System continues to be in the red in 2024, with sales of 36.6 billion yen and a negative operating profit of -1.2 billion yen:

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Sigma changes sales method and pricing of the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (E/L)


Sigma announced changes in sales method and pricing of the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens for L-mount and E-mount (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

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Two new Air lenses added to the Viltrox roadmap: 9mm f/2.8 & 14mm f/4





Viltrox added two new lenses to their roadmap:

  • Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air E/Z (APS-C)
  • Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air E (full-frame)

Since Viltrox is now part of the L-Mount Alliance, I expect them to release their top-selling full-frame lenses also for L-mount.

Viltrox announced new camera lens cleaning travel kit for $13

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Another teaser for the upcoming Sigma lenses

Sigma has a new teaser for their upcoming lenses (click for a larger view – the labels are just a guess):


It seems that the small lenses on the teaser have already been released (Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC DN lens and Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art?)

Here are the details on the three new lenses for Sony E and Leica L-mount  (announcement on September 9):

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Today Viltrox became the 10th member of the L-Mount Alliance


As I already reported, today Viltrox became the 10th member of the L-Mount Alliance.

Currently, Viltrox has only cinema lenses and adapters for L-mount:


Additional information can be found here:

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Canon to announce a new entry level cinema camera on September 9th (Canon EOS RC?)


Just like Nikon, Canon will also announce a new entry-level cinema camera on September 9th. The new video-focused compact hybrid camera is expected to be a competitor to the Sony FX3 and the upcoming Nikor Zr. The model name could be Canon EOS RC. Stay tuned for updates.

The latest Canon rumors

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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens announced (X/E)



The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information can be found hereCheck also the official website: X-mount | E-mount (international shipping available). Key features of the new lens:

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Additional information on the upcoming Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art full-frame lens


Here is some additional information on the upcoming Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art full-frame lens that is expected to be announced on September 9th during Sigma’s “Master of Optics” event:

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