Sony announced a new SDK for camera-automation software

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2020



Sony announced a new SDK for camera-automation software, app library, support, and website focus on the e-commerce sector. The supported cameras are:

  • ILCE-7C
  • ILCE-7SM3
  • ILCE-7RM4
  • ILCE-9M2

Additional information:

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Cosina announced a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2020


Cosina announced the previously rumored Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount. US pricing and availability is not yet available. Additional information is available here:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2020

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2020

  
  
   
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2020 are: Read More »

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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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