Canon released FY 2024 financial results


Canon released its FY 2024 financial reports. Here are the details for the Canon Imaging Business Unit:

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The December 2024 CIPA numbers are out


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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New lenses coming from Thypoch, 7Artisans, Viltrox, and TTartisan (2025 CP+ show)


Thypoch to release a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens and a 21mm f/1.4 lens (the 21mm will come later this year).


7Artisans is expected to introduce two new lenses: 50mm f/1.8 AF (pictured above) and 85mm f/1.8 AF lenses for L-mount).


Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses (additional information). Update: see the latest list of upcoming Viltrox lenses here.


TTartisan is also preparing to show something new at the 2025 CP+ show.

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Tokina to announce a new fast zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount

Tokina is going to announce a new fast zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount. Here are some partial pictures of the upcoming lens:



What do you think the focal lens is based on the above pictures?

Tokina already has several mirrorless lenses for Fujifilm X-mount, but it seems that the new lens will be the first zoom for X-mount:

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What else is new?

The latest Leica SL3-S camera is now in stock

Another Leica photographer’s jacket collaboration – this time with Shackleton (new Leica x Shackleton Frank Hurley waterproof jacket for active photographers)

Nikon released Q3/2025 financial results

Ricoh Imaging headquarters relocation notice

Valoi Medium Format Film Scanner – 35mm Adapter Available

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DxO now has 100,000 Optics Modules (supports the new Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica, and Panasonic cameras and lenses)


This month DxO is celebrating the release of its 100,000th DxO Camera and Lens Module. The latest batch supports the newest equipment from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica, Panasonic, and more. Available from today, the new DxO Optics Modules can be found in the latest versions of DxO software:

Here is the list of DxO Modules released in February:

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF pancake lens for Fujifilm X-mount announced



The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF pancake lens for Fujifilm X-mount is now officially announced. The Sony E-mount version was released last year. This autofocus APS-C lens weighs just 60g and is 15.3mm thick. It features 6 groups of 6 optical elements, including 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements. The lens has a fixed aperture f/4.5 and HD Nano coating with waterproof and anti-fog properties. Firmware upgrades are possible.

You can get 8% off at the official Viltrox online store with code NIKONRUMORS:

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Here are 65 camera options you should consider before buying the new OM System OM-3


Here are 65 camera options you should consider before buying the new OM System OM-3 - basically every camera currently available for $2,000 or under is probably a better choice than the new OM System OM-3 (even the Canon R100). Do you like the retro design? The Nikon Zf full-frame camera is very close in size and weight and is $200 cheaper:



I think we already have the winner for the worst camera of 2025.

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