More scary graphs of the state of the camera industry


The latest BCN sales data graph for April is out - the sales of mirrorless cameras in April were 26.1% compared to the same month last year. Last month (March) the comparison with last year was at 49.5%, and this month it was further reduced by another 50%... a shocking figure. Here is the number of units sold by manufacturers (all decreasing significantly):

  • Canon: 20.4%
  • Sony: 24.5%
  • Olympus: 25.8%

Here is another BCN graph on the camera sales volume growth rate (year-on-year comparison):

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Capture One for Nikon launched together with Capture One 13.1.0


Today Phase One launched the previously rumored brand new Capture One for Nikon (together with Capture One 13.1.0). You can download and try the new software for 30 days free. See what's new here. All purchase options are available here. The new version also now supports the Zeiss ZX1 camera. Additional information:

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Camera Grand Prix 2020 awards are out (by the Camera Journal Press Club)


The 2020 Camera Grand Prix awards by the Camera Journal Press Club are out:

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The new Aurora Aperture lens rear mount filter system is now live on Kickstarter




An update pot my previous post - the new Aurora Aperture lens rear mount filter system is now live on Kickstarter:

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Zhong Yi Optics Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for Canon EF-mount


The Japanese distributor for Zhong Yi Optics lenses posted some additional information on the new Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for Canon EF-mount (in the US Zhong Yi Optics lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, eBay, and B&H):

Update - the lens is already available on Aliexpress.

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The first ON1 360° sneak peek videos are out


The new ON1 360° service where you'll be able to view and edit photos on multiple computers, drives, phones, and tablets is coming in June (more info available here), but you can already see the first sneak peek videos:

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Aurora Aperture introduced a new rear mount filter system



Aurora Aperture introduced a new, next-generation rear mount filter system (Aurora Aperture products are sold on Amazon):

Update - the campaign is now live on Kickstarter.

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Capture One for Nikon cameras rumored to be announced soon


Capture One is rumored to release a new dedicated version for Nikon users:

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Release dates for the recently announced Voigtlander SE lenses for Sony E-mount


Here are the released dates for the recently announced Voigtlander SE lenses for Sony E-mount:

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Ricoh announced two new Pentax lenses, roadmap and a few details on the upcoming flagship Pentax APS-C DSLR camera


Ricoh announced two new Pentax lenses, updated roadmap and some new details on the upcoming flagship Pentax APS-C DSLR camera:

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