Panasonic announced a new Lumix FZ80D superzoom bridge camera




Panasonic announced a new Lumix FZ80D superzoom bridge camera:

  • 18.1MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor
  • Lumix DC Vario 60x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 20-1200mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8-5.9 to f/8
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Live View Finder
  • 3.0" 1.84m-Dot TFT LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p Video
  • POWER I.O.S. Image Stabilization
  • Light Sensitivity Range: ISO 80-3200
  • Continuous Shooting up to 10 fps
  • Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo

Additional information:

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New OM System E-M1 Mark III ASTRO camera announced



OM System announced a new E-M1 Mark III ASTRO dedicated camera for astrophotography (check for pre-orders, but it seems that for now, the camera is announced only in Japan):

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New Yes!Star S1 compact 35mm film camera announced in China


A new Yes!Star S1 compact 35mm film camera was announced in China today. The specs are a 31mm f/11 lens, built-in flash, and a weight of only 280 grams. Yes!Star seems to be the same company that will start producing Fujifilm C200 and C400 color negative film in China. See the details over at FujiAddict:

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Panasonic final report and apology: 77 stock photos not shot with Panasonic were used to promote products


The new Lumix S9 camera launch has been a disaster for Panasonic (see this, this, this, and this posts). The company has now issued a final statement acknowledging that 77 stock photos not shot with a Panasonic camera or lens were used to promote Panasonic products (still, they did not address the bogus "short supply" press release):

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New titanium grey Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 limited edition lens for Leica M announced



Light Lens Lab announced a new limited edition ELCAN 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M in titanium grey. In the US, you can order the lens at PopFlash. International readers can order directly from the LLL website.

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Upcoming Sigma mirrorless lenses for Canon RF-mount


After the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Canon RF-mount official announcement, here are the rest of the upcoming Sigma lenses for Canon RF mount (only APS-C for now) - already listed at B&H Photo:

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What else is new?

The new Pentax 17 film camera is already in stock in Europe

Nikon registered a new N2312 camera in Asia (Nikon now has two registered but not yet announced cameras)

The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards deadline for entries is approaching

Leica D-Lux 8 camera detailed specifications and new accessories revealed

Reminder: Leica price increase coming on Monday, July 1st, 2024 in the US

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Discontinued

Sony FX6 Firmware 5.01 Released

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New 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens to be announced next week


7Artisans will officially announce the previously rumored/reported AF 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens next week (on July 5th). The lens will be initially released for Sony E cameras with other mounts to follow later.

More pictures of the upcoming lens can be found here:

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