New Voigtlander lens holidays savings

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2019


Voigtlander introduced their holiday savings - 31 different lenses are now discounted up to $150 (including 15 M-mount lenses):

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First pictures of the upcoming TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount (Chinese Noctilux)

By PR admin | Published: November 10, 2019



The Chinese company TTartisan will soon announce a new 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount that looks very similar to the $11,300 Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M.

TTartisan recently released three new lenses for Leica M-mount that are already available for sale on Amazon and on eBay.

TTartisan and 7Artisans lenses can be purchased directly from the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

A few sample photos taken with the Chinese Noctilux can be found here.

Via LeicaRumors

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Rumors: Olympus to shut down camera division in less than 8 months

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2019


From PersonalView - "Olympus closure is near, can happen in less than 8 months":

"It is total instability now in camera division, in various countries people are running and looking for new positions.

Lot of rumors and talks that we can hear sudden closure press release within January-March time.

Some talks are that development team and some equipment can be picked either by Sony or Samsung."

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In case you missed them: the latest financial results from the major camera manufacturers

By PR admin | Published: November 9, 2019


In case you missed them - here the latest financial results from the major camera manufacturers:

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Samsung rumored to starts a US$100 billion sensor development project

By PR admin | Published: November 8, 2019


From Digitimes: "Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to implement a US$100 billion sensor development project seeking to tap the lucrative worldwide sensor market".

More sensor rumors:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2019

Nikon Z50 now shipping, currently in stock

Nikon revised downward their financial forecast for the FY ending March 31, 2020

Nikon Rumors recap: what to expect next?

The MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount is now available also in blue and red colors

ALPA ProRing For Fujifilm GFX

Xerox Looks to Buy HP After Fuji Xerox Acquisition Announced

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Olympus Q2 financial results are out

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2019


Olympus Q2 financial results are out. Here are the details for the Imaging Business:

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Leica SL2 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019

The Leica SL2 camera is now officially announced with a new 47MP sensor, IBIS, Maestro III processor, 5.76MP OLED EVF, improved ergonomics and weather sealing. The Leica SL2 will be available on November 21st at a list price of $5995. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H and Park Camera (UK). The basic SL2 specifications are:

  • 47MP CMOS sensor offering twice the resolution
  • Speedy Maestro III processor for up to 20 fps shooting
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization
  • Full Frame Cine 4k (60 fps) video recording
  • Top-of-the-line 5.76MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • Larger and more detailed 3.2” touchscreen
  • Updated Wi-Fi with bluetooth
  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port for tethering and power
  • IP54 weather-sealed full metal body made from aluminum and magnesium
  • Streamlined menu interface and button layout

Additional information:

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