Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 MFT lens announced


The previously rumored Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 MFT lens is now officially announced and is currently available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H:

  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 20-50mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/16
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • One UHR Element, Four ED Elements
  • Internal Focus, Focus Clutch Mechanism
  • Stepless, De-Clicked Aperture Ring
  • Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Additional information:

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Panasonic Lumix S1H cine full-frame mirrorless camera with 6K 24p officially announced


The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1H cine full-frame mirrorless camera with 6K/24p (3:2), 5.9K/30p (16:9) and 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K is now officially announced. The US price is expected to be around $4,000. Shipping should start in fall.

The new teleconverters were also announced: Panasonic 1.4x DMW-STC14 and Panasonic 2.0x DMW-STC20 (previously reported here):


Panasonic also announced new S1 DMW-SFU2 software upgrade key:


How to enable the new S1 software upgrade for enhanced video recording:


Additional information:

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Watch live: Panasonic Lumix press event at Cine Gear Expo (Panasonic S1H Cine camera and 10-25mm f/1.7 lens)


You can watch the live streaming of the Panasonic Lumix press event at the Cine Gear Expo where I expect the new Panasonic S1H Cine camera and Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 MFT lens to be announced:

You can see some of the presentation screenshots here:

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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D lens details leaked online (for Fuji GFX medium format cameras)



Venus Optics will soon release their new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D lens for Fuji GFX medium format cameras (the lens was previously reported here). The new details are:

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What else is new?

Ricoh: “We will continue to offer the Pentax brand products including new items”

Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.11 released

Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 Asph lens listed in the Leica Pocket Guide (total of 26 lenses made)

Nikon Z3, Z5 and Z9 mirrorless camera rumors

Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 PF lens rumors: coming this summer?

First ALPA XO Prototypes To Be Unveiled

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Panasonic Lumix S1H Cine camera leaked online


The French magazine leaked the first pictures and details on the previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1H Cine camera that will be announced tomorrow:

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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25 mm f/1.7 MFT lens additional information


In addition to the Panasonic Lumix S1H Cine camera, the French Magazinevideo leaked also some additional information on the upcoming Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25 mm f/1.7 MFT lens:

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The $150 discount for the updated Topaz Labs AI bundle is ending in 3 days


The $150 off deal for the updated Topaz Labs AI bundle will expire in 3 days (May 31st). Here are the details:

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Hasselblad X1D Mark II camera registered with another government agency


I already reported that a new Hasselblad X1D Mark II camera was registered at bluetooth.com and now we have a second “X1D Mark II” registration with another government agency:



The Hasselblad X1D Mark II camera announcement should be coming soon. Both X1D models are already listed as discontinued at Adorama and B&H.

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More new Yongnuo products: EF-E II adapter and YN560TX Pro TTL flash

Two additional new Yongnuo products (see the full list of upcoming Yongnuo products):



Yongnuo has a new EF-E II adapter that lets you use EF/EF-S lenses on Sony E-mount cameras:

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