Photo Rumors

7Artisans holiday promotion: get a free lens adapter with every M-mount lens purchase

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2020

7Artisans just started their holiday promotion: for all 7Artisans M-mount lenses purchased during 12/8 – 12/19, you can get a free 7Artisans lens adapter of your choice:

Leica M – Sony E lens adapter
Leica M – Canon EOS-R lens adapter
Leica M – Nikon Z lens adapter
Leica M – Fuji FX lens adapter
Leica M – Panasonic L lens adapter
Leica M – Fuji GFX lens adapter
Leica M – Sony E close focus lens adapter
Leica M – Fuji FX close focus lens adapter
Leica M – Panasonic L close focus lens adapter
Leica M – Nikon Z close focus lens adapter
Leica M – Canon EOS-R close focus lens adapter

Here are the 7Artisans M-mount lenses qualified for this offer:

7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount
7Artisans 35mm f/2.0 lens for Leica M-mount
7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M-mount
7Artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount

7Artinsans lenses are available for purchase in the Photo Rumors Online Store with FREE international shipping. Once you place the order I will email you about your choice of a free adapter.

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October CIPA numbers: the best months so far this year

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2020

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data and October os far is the best month in 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2020

Today Sony Japan issued a press release warning about supply shortages for some camera models (a6100). They even completely suspended some video and action models. This is most likely related to the devastating three-day fire at a Japanese high-end IC components factory I reported two days ago. Here is the translated press release:

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Sigma rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in 2021

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020

NikonRumors reports that Sigma is rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in 2021. Back in February Sigma was still not sure if they will produce mirrorless lenses for Z-mount.

Viltrox already announced their first full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Tamron unofficially confirmed that they will also be making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

Via NikonRumors

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The latest DJI rumors (DJI FPV combo drone)

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020

Here are the latest rumors for a new DJI FPV combo drone:

4K 60fps on-board recording
5-inch props
6S battery
3 flight mode with 150kph maximum speed
Built-in FPV camera with remote-adjustable tilt angle
GPS for RTH

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The current Sigma lens rebates expire tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020

The current Sigma lens rebates and many of the Black Friday deals will be expiring tomorrow. See all current deals at B&H and Adorama.

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Potential component shortage for Canon, Nikon, and Sony after a devastating three-day fire at Japanese high-end IC components factory

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2020

Canon, Nikon, and Sony could be facing a potential component shortage after a devastating three-day fire at the Japanese high-end IC components factory AKM Semiconductor:

Update – today Sony confirmed the shortage:

Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

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Viltrox will soon announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2020

Viltrox will announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8. The new lens will be available for pre-order at the Viltrox online store on December 10. The new lens will have the same optical design and autofocus motor as the Sony FE version. The price of the lens will be 2,299 RMB or around $350 (compared to $697 for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S). Viltrox already has a 20mm f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at Amazon, but you can get it cheaper directly from Viltrox).

In the US Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. You can use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off at the official Viltrox online store.

Additional pixtures:

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A third new Sony camera registered online: WW111327 UPDATED

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2020

In addition to the IWW186333 and WW728473, Sony registered a third new camera that should be announced in the next 30-90 days. We already know that Sony is coming with a new high-end 8k model, then there is the Sony a7 IV and the third camera could be a new RX model as SonyAddict suggests. Stay tuned for updates.