In addition to the upcoming Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus cameras, Leica has also registered a new camera with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the code name 5370. The speculations are that this will be a new Leica TL based model with a built-in viewfinder.
Source: Nokishita, via LeicaRumors
Panasonic issued a statement on the recent reports about dismantling their digital camera business:
STC Optics, the company that makes the light pollution clip-on filter for DSLR cameras will soon also introduce a new in-body ND filter that will work on the same principle (clip-on filter directly on the sensor). This could be a cheaper solution for photographers who use ND filters frequently - you can use the clip-on filter with all of your lenses (ND filters are expensive).
Another interesting development: NiSi announced their new light pollution cut filter (natural light filter) at the Photography Show in the UK - it looks like a purple/magenta filter, but it is actually a spectrum cut filter for certain wavelengths. The result - it cuts out light pollution from various sources, resulting in a sort of hyper-real cityscape:
→ Sample photos from the new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens. See also this review of the Sigma f/1.8 135mm Art lens.
→ Meike released new battery grip for Sony A6500 cameras - see pricing and availability at Amazon US, Amazon DE and Amazon UK.
→ Just announced: EasyCover silicone case for Sony A6500 camera.
→ Fuji has new instant rebates: up to $500 off on selected cameras (valid through 7/1). All offers also include 4% back in rewards except the two X-T1 free accessory bundles.
→ Olympus also has new rebates that expire on April 1st.
Here is an updated list of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet announced:
I have been saying for months that Nikon is not the only photo company in trouble. Panasonic just announced a big restructuring as profits sink and I am pretty sure this is just the beginning:
"Panasonic plans another round of restructuring of unprofitable businesses, responding to sinking profits with the same prescription that has restored the ailing giant to health before. Yet the company will need more than cutbacks to thrive in an electronics industry searching for new growth avenues as prices slide."
The interesting part is that Panasonic is planning to dismantle their digital camera business and place it under the umbrella of other operations:
The Panasonic GH5 camera is now shipping. You can download the GH5 manual here. Check out also the B&H GH5 live stream event that will take place next week:
The GH5 filmmaking kit is currently coming with a $100 B&H gift card and it includes:
Via 43addict.com
This month Macphun is celebrating 1.5 million downloads of Aurora HDR and they are offering a special: Aurora HDR 2017 + Trey Ratcliff's Complete HDR Tutorial 3.0 for $89 instead of $198 (over 50% off). This offer is valid until Saturday, April 1st. Upgrade pricing starts at $49 for users of Aurora HDR, and is $69 for Aurora HDR Pro users. Here is what you get:
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