Since my original report on the bankruptcy of the German group net SE (they are behind the Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenau, Oprema Jena, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee Elbaflex and A. Schacht brands), I contacted the company with some questions but I have not received an answer yet. I do however have a report from somebody who was close to all the funding projects […]
Here is some additional information and technical specifications on the upcoming Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens that will launch on Kickstarter on August 1st at 8 am (the first lens will go for $1) – check the official Venus Optics website for more details:
New Peak Design travel backpack system is now listed on Kickstarter for funding (in just a few hours the funding is already at $752,129 with a pledged of $500,000 goal) : “Luggage redefined: a carry-on Travel Backpack and system of Packing Tools designed around the idea that no two trips are the same.” Additional information:
The company behind the Yashica digiFilm camera released a new video demonstrating the capabilities of the upcoming camera:
One of our sponsors, Aurora Aperture, introduced their new PowerXND-II variable ND filters on Kickstarter (the world’s first variable GND filter family). Here is the press release:
The upcoming Instant Magny 35 Instant Back will enable you to use SLR and rangefinder film cameras to capture instant photos. The new gadget will be compatible with over camera 35 models from 5 major brands: Nikon FM/FE/FA, Leica M, Olympus OM, Pentax M, and Canon A. The official Kickstarter launch is tomorrow (will add a link once available). Pricing […]
A Kickstarter project will soon be started to fund a new Kamlan 28mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens. Here are details on the new lens:
The Kobra Flash Modifier project is now relaunched on Kickstarter and they have already more than doubled their pledged goal of $20,000 with 19 more days to go: The KOBRA Flash Modifier is molded from a high-grade, flexible, light diffusing clear silicone that is not affected by high or low temperatures. This allows the KOBRA Flash […]
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:
Some updates on the Yashica digiFilm camera that raised over $1.2 million on Kickstarter:
Meyer Optik will soon start a Kickstarter funding campaign for another retro lens remake: APO Makro 105mm f/2.7. The price is expected to be $2,999 but you can expect discounts for the first orders. Shipping is scheduled for May 1, 2019. Here are the technical specifications: Update: the funding campaign is now live on Kickstarter […]
Today Meyer Optik Goerlitz started a new campaign on Indiegogo for a Primoplan 75/1.9 lens (P75 II). The new version can now cover mirrorless medium format cameras like the Hasselblad X1D or Fuji GFX 50s:
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