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Aujourd’hui — 5 juin 2024Photo Rumors

April 2024 CIPA numbers

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Par : PR admin
5 juin 2024 à 01:41


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

April 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB

April was another solid month for the industry.  Compared to last April (just for that one month), mirrorless units were up 5.2% and lens shipments were up 7.7%.  Year-do-date unit and shipped value numbers are up far more.

CIPA has predicted 5.89m ILCs, 1.52m compacts and 9.57m lenses for calendar 2024.  Based on 2023 shipping patterns, ILC’s could conceivably come in at 6.7-7.1m units.  Lenses might hit 10 million for the first time since 2019.

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
*Bodies = ILC bodies

April 2024:  Cumulative Units & Shipped Value:
(All comparisons to YTD 2023)

DSLR Units : 290.7K -16% YTD
DSLR Shipped Value: ¥14.3 billion -9% YTD

Mirrorless Units: 1447K +20% YTD
Mirrorless Shipped Value: ¥173.7 billion +19% YTD

Compact Units: 535K +5% YTD
Compact Shipped Value: ¥27.99 billion +37% YTD

Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors Units: 1490K +14% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensor Shipped Value: ¥31.6 billion +32% YTD

Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Units: 1440K +9% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Shipped Value: ¥124.2 billion +23% YTD

Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 83.3% (was 77.7% YTD 2023)
Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 92.4% (was 90.3% YTD 2023)

The ratio of lenses shipped to bodies shipped is 1.69 for YTD 2024.  (was 1.70 for YTD 2023).

Full-year 2024 Geographic Share: (Asia doesn’t include China or Japan)

DSLR:
Units:                   China 09.8%, Asia 07.3%, Japan 4.2%, Europe 36.6%, Americas 40.4%, Other 1.6%
Shipped Value: China 16.7%, Asia 09.3%, Japan 4.9%, Europe 30.1%, Americas 37.7%, Other 1.3%

Mirrorless:
Units:                   China 28.7%, Asia 16.2%, Japan 09.9%, Europe 19.2%, Americas 22.5%, Other 3.4%
Shipped Value: China 31.1%, Asia 16.1%, Japan 08.3%, Europe 18.1%, Americas 22.2%, Other 4.2%

Compacts:
Units:                   China 09.9%, Asia 11.9%, Japan 23.3%, Europe 21.7%, Americas 28.5%, Other 4.8%
Shipped Value: China 13.6%, Asia 14.5%, Japan 14.4%, Europe 23.3%, Americas 28.8%, Other 5.4%

Lenses:
Units:                   China 22.3%, Asia 14.4%, Japan 11.8%, Europe 22.8%, Americas 25.3%, Other 3.5%
Shipped Value: China 26.6%, Asia 15.2%, Japan 11.1%, Europe 20.7%, Americas 21.8%, Other 4.6%

Approximate shipped value per unit (at ¥156=$1):
DSLR: $314
Mirrorless: $769
Compact: $335
Lenses: $341

A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.

Via NikonRumors

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Hier — 4 juin 2024Photo Rumors

New Sony WW751104 camera registered with overseas certification agency

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Par : PR admin
4 juin 2024 à 19:15


DCclife reports that today (June 4th) Sony registered a new WW751104 camera overseas:


FYI: Sony has not announced a new camera in 8 months.

Sony already registered another new camera a few months ago (we now have a total of two not yet announced cameras):

Sony registered a new camera in China

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Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for L mount officially announced

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Par : PR admin
4 juin 2024 à 15:24


The previously rumored Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for L mount is now officially announced and available to pre-order only in the UK for now:


As an all-in-one zoom, Samyang’s latest L-Mount lens combines a large f2-f2.8 maximum aperture with premium optics and a versatile 35-150mm focal range to deliver outstanding resolution in any shooting scenario. Perfect for everything from candid street portraits to night-time cityscapes and beyond, this lens is a valuable investment for photographers needing to adapt quickly to get ‘the shot’.

Ѕаmуаng АF 35-150mm f2-2.8 Lеnѕ fоr L-mоunt Кеу Fеаturеѕ:

  • Versatile Samyang lens аvаіlаblе іn Ѕоnу-Е аnd L-Моunt
  • Covers the five-main focal ranges from wide-angle to telephoto
  • Fast f2-2.8 aperture for soft bokeh across the entire zoom range
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm for naturally circular bokeh
  • Samyang’s high-quality optics deliver edge-to-edge sharpness
  • Premium construction featuring 21 elements in 18 groups
  • 2 ASP, 1 HB, 3 HR, and 6 ED lens elements for correcting aberrations
  • Get closer thanks to the 0.32m-0.85m minimum focusing distance
  • Ultra Multi-Coating technology minimises flare and ghosting
  • Fast and accurate AF performance with Samyang’s Linear STM
  • Intuitive handling with dedicated controls on the lens barrel
  • Веnеfіtѕ frоm thе 'Ніddеn Rеd Rіng' аnd rеd dоt lеnѕ mоunt іndех
  • Customisable functions using the Samyang Lens Manager
  • Optimised for video shooting with automatic features
  • Advanced weather sealing fоr grеаtеr рrоtесtіоn оutdооrѕ

The First L-Mount Samyang Lens, The Fast All-Rounder Zoom

The newly released AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L is the fast all-rounder zoom lens many L-mount camera users eagerly await. This lens features a versatile zoom range, fast F2-2.8 aperture, premium and solid design, outstanding resolution, fast and accurate AF performance, and convenient functionality. Thanks to its versatility, L-mount camera users can now unleash their limitless creativity. With its unparalleled versatility and performance, the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L is a must-have lens for L-mount camera users. Experience the ultimate creativity and convenience with this essential addition to your photography kit.

Versatile Zoom Range from 35mm to 150mm 

The AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L stands out with its maximum aperture of F2 at its widest and F2.8 at the telephoto end, covering the five main focal lengths (35/50/85/135/150). Its wide zoom range makes it a versatile tool, designed to excel in various shooting scenarios, from portraits to travel photography.

Gorgeous Bokeh with a Fast F2-2.8 Aperture

A large aperture starting from F2 presents an attractive background blur to the image's out-of-focus areas. The lens effectively separates the subject from the background, using a shallow depth of field to capture a unique image in which the background is compressed. The clear and natural bokeh created by the 9 diaphragm blades makes capturing beautiful day and night cityscapes possible.

Short Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.32m (1.05ft)

The AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L offers excellent close-up performance for an all-rounder zoom. With a MOD (Minimum Focusing Distance) of 0.32m(1.05ft) at 35mm and 0.85m(2.79ft) at 150mm, you can easily get close-ups with sharp details. Combined with the fast aperture of the lens, the background is beautifully blurred when close to the subject, making the lens even more versatile.

Premium and Solid Design 

The 'Hidden Red Ring', which upgraded Samyang's premium design to the next level, makes the lens even more attractive. As it is the L-mount lens, it adopts the red dot lens mount index. In addition, by applying a metal barrel, the build quality was improved and the lens was made more robust. A zoom lock switch helps users keep the lens set at its shortest 35mm position, making it more convenient and safe to carry.

Outstanding Resolution

With the latest optical design using special lenses for 12 of the 21 total elements (in 18 groups), this lens demonstrates excellent optical performance throughout the zoom ranges from wide-angle to telephoto on the L-mount cameras. In addition, 'UMC (Ultra Multi-Coating)' technology is applied to minimize flare and ghosting, helping to produce natural and clear images.

Fast and Accurate AF Performance 

The Linear Stepping Motor provides high responsiveness and accuracy when shooting photos and videos and is excellent for tracking fast-moving subjects. 

Convenient Functionality

If you set the custom switch to MODE 2 in the AF mode, the focusing ring operates with the aperture adjustment function. Switching to MODE 3 enables a unique video feature called 'Dolly Shot' in MF mode. Two Focus Hold Buttons are equipped on the side, which can be used as focus hold buttons in AF mode and as focus save buttons in MF mode.

Optimized Features for Video Shooting

The AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L is also optimized for videography, helping you shoot more professional and creative content.

1) Dolly Shot (Mode 3, MF): A professional dolly can be expensive and challenging to operate, however, this lens allows you to easily recreate the dolly shot effects - identical subject scale but variable background scales - of using one by rotating the zoom ring while tracking the subject. 

2) Digital Par-Focal (Mode 1&2, MF): After focusing on the subject in MF mode, the focus doesn’t require adjusting again, even when zoomed in or out. This allows filmmakers to reduce shooting time and enable accurate and stable shooting.

Weather-sealed Design

Considering the users’ shooting environment, the lens is weather-sealed to prevent damage or contamination from dust, light rain, and snow.

Samyang is getting ready to announce their first AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L-mount

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À partir d’avant-hierPhoto Rumors

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount officially announced

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Par : PR admin
3 juin 2024 à 15:28



The previously rumored Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens is now officially announced:

SIGMA 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art full-frame zoom lens. a fast, portable and versatile large aperture zoom lens with the sharpness and and clarity of a prime lens. Thanks to its f1,8 aperture you can produce unprecedented brightness across the zoom range, plus its advance optical performance and quick AF allow for extensive creative options unique to the history of zoom lenses. This lens can generate incredible versatility to still photographers and to full-frame filmmakers.

Features:

  • The world's first full-frame, F1.8 maximum aperture zoom lens
  • Practical & stable inner zoom
  • Consistent close focus
  • Premium build at lighter weight (less than 1 Kg)
  • 18 elements in 15 groups (5 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
  • High Speed AF
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
  • Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction^
  • Supports DMF and AF+MF
  • Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E-mount only)
  • Nano Porous Coating
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Water-and Oil-Repellent Coating (front element)
  • Aperture ring with click switch & ring lock switch

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Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors (leaked prototype pictures)

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Par : PR admin
3 juin 2024 à 03:59

Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors - the new M12 will be 3mm shorter compared to the M11:


The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture). A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture). A new large 3.9″ screen could be introduced (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen):


The large screen also means removing all buttons from the back of the camera – it seems that the controls will now be on the touchscreen, similar to the Leica TL:


I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new Leica M smart hybrid vision rangefinder (classic rangefinder experience + EVF benefits, similar to the Fuji X100 camera):



We may even get a 100% electronic viewfinder (EVF):



The Leica M12 trademark has already been registered (all Leica trademarks can be found here):

Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

The next digital Leica M camera (M12?) could be 3mm shorter

Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)


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Topaz Gigapixel 7 is now on sale for a limited time

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Par : PR admin
31 mai 2024 à 02:12




The Topaz Gigapixel 7 upscaling software is currently $20 off until June 14. With Gigapixel 7 you can upscale and enhance any image by up to 600%:

  • Resize low-res assets up to 600% by intelligently generating new pixels.
  • Recover previously unusable images with the magic of AI upscaling.
  • Best results from 10+ industry-leading AI upscaling models.
  • Runs locally on your machine. No uploading or downloading images.

Gigapixel 7 has more than five years of advanced AI training and comes with a new interface:

  • Maximize pixels for perfect prints: Enhance details and resolution to achieve razor-sharp images for large-format prints.
  • Improve AI-generated images: Put the final touch on any image generated by AI. Get cleaner, crisper, higher-resolution output.
  • Upscale & enhance low-res images: Reimagine details from low-quality images. Eliminate compression artifacts and restore faces instantly.

Additional information on Topaz Gigapixel 7 can be found here:

Topaz Gigapixel 7 released


Via Topaz Labs

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New Topaz Video AI version 5.1 released

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Par : PR admin
30 mai 2024 à 03:40


Topaz Labs released Video AI version 5.1. Here is what's new:

  • Instant Rendering (Experimental): Video AI now renders previews as soon as you click ‘Play’. Instant renders make the timeline more interactive and allow you to directly compare models with shorter wait times.
  • Frame Interpolation for DaVinci Resolve OFX (macOS + Windows): Access Apollo, Aion, and Chronos directly from DaVinci Resolve. Convert to slow motion at up to 16x interpolation and make use of Resolve’s retiming controls for smooth speed-ramping.
  • New multi-GPU options (Video AI Pro): Video AI now includes two multi-GPU modes. The existing “All GPUs” option now supports NVIDIA cards running TensorRT models, leading to major utilization increases for systems with 2+ NVIDIA cards. This mode is now named “Single video” under “GPU Settings”. The second mode, “Multiple videos”, optimizes for large export queues when running on systems with multiple GPUs. We’ll have more to share about this Video AI Pro feature when it launches in June.
  • New Welcome Screen: Quickly reopen projects and resume renders using the new Welcome Page. This is a home for recent projects and includes the ability to select favorites for easy access.
  • Preferences UI Refresh: Navigate settings using the new preferences sidebar with expanded categories and new tooltips.
  • Colorspace settings added to Video Input Options: Set custom colorspace, color primaries, color trc, and color range for video inputs with metadata issues.

Topaz Video AI 5 is here

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