DxO to release Nik Software Collection and DxO PhotoLab updates in June

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018


DxO issued an update on the Nik Software Collection and DxO PhotoLab release schedule while the company is under bankruptcy protection and is restructuring their business - new versions will be released in June, 2018:

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No, Panasonic will not produce a new SL full frame mirrorless camera for Leica in China

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018


As I reported a few days ago, there is a new Leica 1546 camera model registered in Asia that will have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and will use the same radio parts as the Panasonic TX2 and Panasonic GX7 cameras, as well as a new ACA-DC 16-E power adapter.

The new Leica 1546 camera will be manufactured by Panasonic AVC Networks Xiamen Co., Ltd. in China - this means the 1546 will most likely be one of the Panasonic rebadged Leica cameras - most likely a new Leica D-Lux since the current D-Lux model was announced back in 2014 (or a new V-Lux, but I doubt that).

One thing I am pretty certain about is that the 1546 will not be a new Leica SL model. Panasonic will not produce a new SL full frame mirrorless camera for Leica in China for the simple reason that the current Leica SL Typ 601 camera is made in Germany (see picture above) and I do not expect it to be replaced any time soon (see also this and this post):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 28, 2018

Reminder: Leica price increase coming in the US on May 1st

Confirmed: Leica M-D Typ 262 camera now discontinued

New: Leica MP Terry OʼNeill limited edition set

New Leica 1546 camera registered in Asia

New Pentax Ricoh professional service started in Japan

Ricoh FY2018/03 financial results

Lexar XQD memory cards update

Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware 1.20 and Fujifilm X100F Firmware 2.10 Released

Fujifilm Xerox Merger Temporarily Blocked by NY Judge

Sony FY2017 Earnings Announcement

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens US pricing: $799 (£699 in the UK)

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2018


The US pricing for the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount was released today: $799 (£699 in the UK). For comparison, the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens costs $2,198.

Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H (WEX in the UK).

Additional information:

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Rolleiflex Instant camera on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


The next big photography related crowdfunded project on Kickstarter is for a new Rolleiflex Instant camera (fully funded in just a few hours).

Technical specifications and camera's buttons diagram:

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March CIPA report: the downturn continues

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March report. The downturn continues - the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2018, black: 2017, blue: 2016, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here:

DSLR numbers:

  • compared to previous month (number of units/yen value): 118% / 125.4% (2* column)
  • compared to same month last year (number of units/yen value): 98% / 105.9%  (3* column)

Mirrorless numbers:

  • compared to previous month (number of units/yen value):  140.4% / 156.8% (2* column)
  • compared to same month last year (number of units/yen value): 103% / 122.2%  (3* column)

Here are the other two graphs:

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Irix lenses are now on sale

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


Three Irix lenses are currently on sale in the US:

Irix full frame DSLR lenses are available for Nikon, Canon and Pentax mount.

The new discounts are now active also at Adorama and Amazon.

Similar offers are available also in Europe (Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT):

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New Meyer Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 mirrorless lens announced

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2018


Today Meyer Optik announced a new Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 mirrorless lens that will be available for Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X mounts. Meyer Optik already had a Nocturnus 50 f/0.95 II and Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 lenses for Sony E-mount in the past. Here is a picture of both 50mm and 75mm Nocturnus lenses next to each other:


Update: the Meyer Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount will not be rangefinder coupled.

Here is the press release with the technical specifications:

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