DxO PureRAW can be purchased directly from Amazon (Amazon DxO store):
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The latest Voigtlander lenses are now available for pre-order (check also Amazon):
Additionally information on the new lenses:
New Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lenses announced (Leica M-mount)
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Fujifilm X-mount announced
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Some AstrHori lenses are up to 25% off for a limited time at Amazon US and Amazon DE.
The latest Astrhori lenses can be found here.
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Here are some last-minute Leica SL3 leaks before the official announcement tomorrow:
Via LeicaRumors
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Nikon is buying RED. The press release can be found here. No other information is available. Stay tuned for details. See the current line of RED cameras at Adorama and B&H Photo).
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The previously rumored Leica SL3 camera is now officially announced and available for pre-order (US price: $6,995):
Additional pictures:
Leica SL3 camera officially announced, available for pre-order
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Many (all?) companies got into the habit of announcing product shortages "becuase of high demand". For the most part, I consider this to be a marketing strategy, but in the case of the new Fujifilm X100VI camera, I believe the hype is real after getting some feedback from retailers - the X100VI demand is very high and it exceeded all expectations. Today FujiFilm Japan issued an official notice about it:
"Please note that since the announcement, we have received a far greater response than expected, so please note that it may take some time for the product to be delivered. We will do our best to increase production so that we can deliver the products as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."
Fujifilm X100VI camera pre-orders:
Previous Fujifilm X100VI camera coverage:
PDR: Fujifilm X100VI, X100V, X-T5, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos
Fujifilm’s “We’re Gona Need a Bigger Camera Factory” Moment and The PSAM Mistake
Fujifilm X100VI Now Shipping and Japan Will Only Recieve 90 Limited Edition Cameras
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Several Kickstarter funding projects are ending soon:
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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
January 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB
January was an excellent month for shipments with mirrorless bodies up 58.7%, lenses for smaller than 35mm sensor up 47% and shipped value for larger than 35mm sensors up 35% and just about everything else substantially higher than January 2023. However, the ratio of lenses to bodies shipped is down slightly.
CIPA has predicted 5.89m ILCs, 1.52m compacts and 9.57m lenses for calendar 2024.
That compares to:
2023: 6.001 million bodies (+1.25%), 9.639 million lenses (-0.92%).
2022: 5.927 million bodies (+10.8%), 9.7 million lenses (+1.6%).
2021: 5.348 million bodies (+0.75%), 9.55 million lenses (+6.1%)
2020: 5.308 million bodies (-37.3%), 9 million lenses (-36.6%)
2019: 8.462 million bodies (-21.4%), 14.2 million lenses (-21.1%)
2018: 10.76 million bodies (-7.9%), 18 million lenses (-6.4%)
2017: 11.68 million bodies (+0.6%) 19.22 million lenses (+0.156%)
2016: 11.61 million bodies (-11.1%), 19.19 million lenses (-11.6%)
2015: 13.06 million bodies (-5.6%), 21.7 million lenses (-5.2%)
2014: 13.84 million bodies (-19.2%), 22.9 million lenses (-14.2%)
2013: 17.13 million bodies (-15%), 26.7 million lenses (-12.2%)
2012: 20.16 million bodies (+28.5%), 30.4 million lenses (+16.9%)
2011: 15.69 million bodies (+21.7%), 26.0 million lenses (+19.9%)
2010: 12.89 million bodies (+30%), 21.69 million lenses (+34.7%)
2009: 9.91 million bodies (+2.2%), 16.1 million lenses (+2.5%)
2008: 9.7 million bodies (+17.4%), 15.7 million lenses (+25.6%)
2007: 8.26 million bodies, 12.5 million lenses
January 2024: Cumulative Units & Shipped Value:
(All comparisons to full-year 2023)
DSLR Units : 66,134 +17% YTD
DSLR Shipped Value: ¥2.86 billion +5% YTD
Mirrorless Units: 326.8K +59% YTD
Mirrorless Shipped Value: ¥40 billion +68% YTD
Compact Units: 111.5K -1% YTD
Compact Shipped Value: ¥5.2 billion +12% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors Units: 333.6K +47% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensor Shipped Value: ¥7.08 billion +56% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Units: 326.2K +16% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Shipped Value: ¥28.19 billion +35% YTD
Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 83.2% (was 78.5% YTD 2023)
Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 93.3% (was 89.7% YTD 2023)
The ratio of lenses shipped to bodies shipped is 1.68 for YTD 2024. (was 1.94 for YTD 2023).
Full-year 2024 Geographic Share: (Asia doesn’t include China or Japan)
DSLR:
Units: China 07.0%, Asia 13.2%, Japan 6.3%, Europe 35.0%, Americas 37.1%, Other 1.4%
Shipped Value: China 08.4%, Asia 15.3%, Japan 8.2%, Europe 33.4%, Americas 33.3%, Other 1.5%
Mirrorless:
Units: China 23.8%, Asia 20.7%, Japan 10.4%, Europe 20.4%, Americas 19.7%, Other 5.1%
Shipped Value: China 22.8%, Asia 19.8%, Japan 09.3%, Europe 20.3%, Americas 21.3%, Other 6.5%
Compacts:
Units: China 05.4%, Asia 11.9%, Japan 18.9%, Europe 22.2%, Americas 33.0%, Other 8.5%
Shipped Value: China 07.0%, Asia 14.1%, Japan 13.6%, Europe 23.4%, Americas 33.7%, Other 8.3%
Lenses:
Units: China 20.0%, Asia 17.8%, Japan 10.8%, Europe 23.0%, Americas 24.6%, Other 3.8%
Shipped Value: China 25.3%, Asia 17.5%, Japan 09.3%, Europe 18.9%, Americas 24.2%, Other 4.8%
Approximate shipped value per unit (at ¥150.44=$1):
DSLR: $288
Mirrorless: $814
Compact: $310
Lenses: $355
A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.
Via NikonRumors
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A few months ago a Ricoh GR designer teased a new GR announcement. We have not seen any new GR-related developments since. There was no news even at the CP+ show in Japan last month. Ricoh Japan now announced a new temporary suspension of GR camera orders because of supply shortages (again). Here are the impacted models:
A quick check online shows that most Ricoh GR camera models are out of stock or back-ordered (with the exceptions of WEX in the UK):
Maybe Ricoh is clearing their inventory before they announce a new GR model?
Detailed coverage of the Ricoh GR camera line can be found here:
Turn your Ricoh GR/GRII/GRIII camera into a “wide format Xpan” with this accessory
The best-selling compact cameras for 2023 at Yodobashi Camera in Japan
Ricoh announced a temporary suspension of GR camera orders because of another supply shortage
Via PentaxRumors
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Canon released its corporate strategy for 2024 - here are the four main targets for the next 2 years for the Imaging Group:
Source: Canon
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Cosina announced the release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount: March 19, 2024. The lens has already been released for Leica M-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and was recently announced also for Canon RF mount (price: $1,800). Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here:
New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount announced
Announced: Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount
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→ Shure announced a new MoveMic range of wireless microphones (see all new models).
→ The art of black-and-white photography with Thibault Roland.
→ Photo News Roundup: week of March 3, 2024.
Image quality difference by sensitivity: Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome vs. Pentax K-3 Mark III
Why the new Leica SL3 doesn’t come with Content Authenticity?
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As previously reported. Canon is pushing 3D and XR (VR/AR/MR) imaging again and is planning to release a new APS-C camera compatible with VR lenses according to an article published recently by Newswitch.
Canon currently has the $2,000 RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR full-frame lens (Adorama | Amazon | B&H):
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L dual fisheye lens officially announced
Here is the recap of the article by digicame-info:
Additional information on the Canon EOS VR System can be found here.
Previous Canon 3D and XR (VR/AR/MR) coverage:
Canon showed new 3D stereoscopic VR lenses and 360 camera concept at the 2024 CES show
Canon 360°/180°/VR concept camera displayed at Photopia Hamburg
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The new/upcoming Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount will be on display at the 2024 Photography Show (March 16-19, 2024) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK:
Additional information on the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount can be found here:
New Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount coming soon
Thypoch lenses are sold at B&H Photo.
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The new Light Lens Lab M-L mount adapter with close-focus Helicoid is now available for order at PopFlash for US readers and directly from the LLL website for international readers. Additional information:
Additional pictures:
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JJC released a new Arca Swiss quick-release plate with a built-in AirTag for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica cameras (there are several similar solutions available).
The Apple Airtags 4 pack is currently on sale:
Additional information:
More AirTag-compatible products:
Smallrig now also offers camera accessories with a hidden Apple Airtag cavity
Ulanzi announced two new camera backpacks: BP09 (22L) and BP10 (35L)
Via FujiAddict
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Compact Panasonic compact full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount mockup
Panasonic registered two new cameras in Asia on March 8th: P2302A and P2304A. Both new models support 5.1/2.4G wireless and are expected to be full-frame.
So far, Panasonic has three registered but not yet announced cameras - P2303A, P2302A, and P2304A. The three new cameras could be: Panasonic GH7, Panasonic S1 replacement, and possibly a new Panasonic compact full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount (see mockup above).
Update: Panasonic now has two registered but not yet announced cameras
Both Leica and Panasonic to announce new L-mount cameras in the next few months
Source: Weibo
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Additional information on the upcoming Rollei 35AF camera from Mint:
Mint to release a new Rollei 35AF compact autofocus 35mm film camera this summer
Update on the upcoming MiNT 35mm film camera: will come with LIDAR-based autofocus!
MiNT Camera is working on a new plan for a 60’s-style premium 35mm compact camera
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