The new Panasonic S1 and S1R mirrorless full-frame cameras will start shipping on April 4th. Panasonic also has a new offer: if you pre-order now, you can get a free Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 battery and Panasonic DMW-BGS1 battery grip ($435.98 value). See the details at Adorama and B&H:
Canon is rumored to announce a new RF 135mm f/1.4 lens and a new high-resolution EOS R mirrorless camera (more than 70MP). Canon also has several new SKUs for new instant cameras that should be announced soon.
Godox is preparing to release the PRO version of the AD200 pocket flash – after releasing the AD600 PRO then the AD400 PRO, it seems that also the AD200 PRO flash is coming from Godox, making the PRO-line complete. Adorama has already listed an item with a similar name.
During the a6400 press event, Sony had an entire presentation on how the Sony E-mount was originally designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and how they can (theoretically of course) make an f/0.63 E-mount lens. This response was targeted directly at Leica – in a Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance, Stephan Schulz from Leica Camera AG claimed that the Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. There are several other articles online making the same claim. Here is the video from the presentation (watch from the 8:10 mark):
Selected Vi Vante camera straps and bags are on sale at Amazon for a limited time – click on the different products to see the coupon:
Here are a few examples of the current discounts:
The new Leica SL2 mirrorless camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced in June according to a Leica Italy representative.
The current Leics SL model is currently $500 off in the US and it comes with a free LHSA membership (you can also get an additional $600 instant trade-in credit).
Via LeicaRumors
The new Skylum AirMagic AI-powered aerial photos enhancing software for drones is available for pre-order at a discount price of $39 until March 20. This promotion also includes the Drone Photography Guide eBook ($19), “Shoot Professional Photos with Any Drone” video course ($74.99), one AirMagic Premium Style ($12), and a $40 discount on a Lume Cube lighting kit for drones. AirMagic comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
Additional information:
After the DxO Labs bankruptcy, DxOMark is back and they just published their sensor test results for the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera:
Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the next few weeks/months:
Recently announced cameras and lenses:
