What’s new on Kickstarter?


REVORING: A Variable Step Ring for your Camera Lens Filters:

“REVORING from H&Y. Quite simply the world’s most advanced step ring adapter ever made for a camera lens. Our cleverly designed and innovative variable blade technology gives any DSLR or Mirrorless camera system user the ability to use 1 single filter on multiple lenses, without the need for multiple step rings. So simple in its function, many have said: “why has this never been done before?”. Well, now we are proud to say that it has been done! But, we are not quite there yet. We now need your help in backing to bring this amazing product to life.”


FERNWEH: The Backpacking Bag For Photography & The Outdoors:

“The FERNWEH is more than a backpacking bag. It’s an adventure backpack expertly built for reaching places you’ve never been. It pushes the boundaries of comfort, access, and versatility, no matter where you take it.”


The Photography Deck: Camera Cheat Sheet Playing Cards:

“Imagine a super useful camera reference sheet which is printed on a deck of uniquely designed playing cards. Each numbered card illustrates the most important rules and techniques about photography. Each of the court cards has uniquely designed camera artwork. Think of them as pocket-sized cheat sheets that you can bring wherever you travel.”

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May 2020 CIPA numbers: everything is 40% to 50% down compared to last year


CIPA released their camera production data for May, 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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The Pixii rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount will be announced n Monday


As already reporter, the PIXII APS-C “connected” digital rangefinder with Leica M-mount will be officially announced on Monday. Additional information on the camera can be found here:

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New leaked pictures of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM GM lens and Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera

New leaked pictures of the upcoming Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master lens and Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera:


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Will there be more Olympus cameras after 2020?

Olympus financial losses over the years (thanks Eamon!)

A reader sent me a link to an article from the Spanish newspaper la Vanguardia discussing the future of Olympus. Here is a quote:

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The world’s smallest Sharp 8k interchangeable MFT lens video camera should be announced soon


I received a tip the world’s smallest Sharp 8k interchangeable MFT lens video camera should be announced soon. Here are the expected specifications:

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Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master and Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lenses to be announced soon


In addition to the Sony a7SIII camera that is already confirmed for “later this summer”, Sony will soon also announce a new FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master lens according to a leaked article caught by Nokishita.

What a coincidence – Nikon is also rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens on July 21.

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Updated Olympus lens roadmap, upcoming bird detection AF, 150-400mm f/4.5 not canceled


More news from Olympus:


Olympus released a new/updated M.Zuiko lens roadmap:

  • M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 PRO is updated
  • Macro Lens is added


→ Olympus provided some updated information on their new M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens:

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Major Canon announcement on July 9th




Canon will have a major announcement on July 9. Dedicated websites for the livestreaming are already available in the USAUK, Germany, Japan and several other countries.
Here is what to expect, including the rumored EOS R5 and EOS R6 specifications:

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New lawsuits filed against Ricoh/Pentax and Nikon


Two new lawsuits were filed against Ricoh/Pentax and Nikon:

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