Updates on the latest Kickstarter photography projects


New: HubPack X anti-theft, cut-resistant bag.

Previous successfully funded campaigns that are still available as late pledges:


LIT DUO 1 light meter: late pledges available.


OnePro backpack for outdoor photography: available for pre-order.


SWIFT-LOCK by SPINN.DESIGN: available for pre-order (use code RUMORS for 15% off).


4k night vision telescope & camera: late pledges available.

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Zeiss to announce new lens(es) on February 25th (new mirrorless versions of the Otus line?)

Zeiss published a second teaser indicating that their new lens (or something else?) will be announced on February 25th - right before the start of the 2025 CP+ show in Japan:



There were already rumors of Zeiss exiting the photography business after the company did not announce any photography lenses in 6 years. As I already noted, my uneducated guess is that we will see new mirrorless versions of the existing Otus line. I do not think Zeiss will introduce anything completely new, but I could be wrong. They are looking for an easy revenue stream without spending money on research and development - just like OM System: re-house, promote with influencers, and sell at ridiculous prices.

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Two new Meike lenses coming soon


Meike is expected to announce two new lenses:

The company recently announced a new 55mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Fuji X-mount:

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Panasonic Lumix S1 camera listed as discontinued


The Panasonic Lumix S1 camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H Photo and no longer listed at Adorama:


The S1 is also listed as discontinued at MAP Camera in Japan:

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What else is new?


Here are some more news stories from the past week;

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens officially announced (Leica M-mount)

100 Years of Leica event on May 3, 2025

Leica announced a new Sofort 2 “Burton Edition” camera with “Jake Blue” styling

The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock

Nikon Japan: Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera in short supply

Voigtländer APO-ULTRON 90mm f/2 VM lens for Leica M-mount review

Three new L-bracket options for Leica SL3 cameras

Remind: the old Nikon COOLPIX P950 camera with 83x optical zoom is still available for sale

Sony CP+ 2025 Press Conference To Be Held On March 2nd

BCN: Sony on Top

BCN: Canon EOS R50 Takes The Top Sales Spot Back

The Ricoh GR IIIx is the #1 best-selling camera at Map Camera for January 2025 (the GR III is at #7)

Ricoh FY2024 Q3 financial report: “cameras continued to perform solidly”

OM System OM-3 camera reviews

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TTartisan has a new teaser for their upcoming “mysterious new product”

TTartisan has a new teaser for their upcoming “mysterious new product” (the official announcement is on February 27th):

 

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What do you think it is? A photo printer, digital photo frame, instant camera, or something else?

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New 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 AF lens for Leica L-mount now available


The previously reported 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 AF lens for Leica L-mount is already listed for sale at Amazon. Here are the details:

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Sony Q3 FY2024 financial results


Sony released their Q3 FY2024 financial results - here is the recap from SonyAddict:

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