Photo Rumors

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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Updated list of upcoming Chinese lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2025

Here is an updated list of upcoming Chinese lenses:

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BCN published the best-selling brands in each photo category for the first half of 2025

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2025

BCN published the best-selling brand in each photo category for the first half of 2025 in Japan

Fixed lens digital cameras: Kodak with 21.7%
DSLR cameras: Canon with 46.8%
Mirrorless camera: Sony with 30.4%
Action cameras: DJI with 35.3%
Interchangeable lenses: Tamron with 21.8%

BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share or sales report. Previous BCN reports from Japan can be found here.

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Just announced: $127 TTartisan AF 23mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2025

TTartisan announced the previously reported 23mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount priced at $127:

TTartisan
Pergear
B&H Photo (coming soon)

The Fuji X version of he lens already exists, and the Nikon Z-mount will be released later:

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PPP Cameras: store + film lab + repair + repaint + camera customizations services

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2025

Check out the camera accessories and services available at PPPcameras in the UK (additional information):

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2026 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show dates announced

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2025

The registration for the 2026 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now open, and the show’s dates have been officially announced: February 26 – March 1, 2026. Previous coverage of the CP+ show can be found here:

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Canon announced a new flash, remote, and new cameras with cropping guide firmware

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2025

Canon made several new product announcements tonight:

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What’s next for Sony?

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2025

After the RX1R III camera announcement, Sony is rumored/expected to release three more new cameras and a new lens in the next few months:

Here are the latest updates to the Sony registered/announced cameras table:

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Sony RX1R III camera pre-orders are now open in Europe and Canada

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2025

Sony had an embargo on the RX1R III camera’s price and pre-order time in Europe that just expired. This was a strange move, typically seen in the US. At the same time, the RX1R III was available for immediate pre-order in the US – a notable exception to the usual 24-hour delay.