The previously rumored DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | WEX
• Additional information
• Press release
• Product page
• Key features:

• All new 40MP 1/1.3" CMOS Sensor, 155° FOV
• Front & Back OLED Touchscreen Displays
• Up to UHD 4K120 Video, 4-Hour Batteries
• Live Streaming, 47GB Built-In Storage
• SuperNight Slow-Motion Modes, Timecode
• 3 Stereo Mics, OsmoAudio, Voice Control
• 360° HorizonSteady Image Stabilization
• Subject Centering & Tracking
• Waterproof to 65.6', Air Pressure Gauge
• 155° Ultra-Wide FOV
• 32x Super Slow Motion Filming
• 10-bit D-Log M Video Footage
• Dual OLED High-Brightness Touchscreens
• 4hrs Extended Battery Life

The latest DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera leaks

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The previously rumored Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition Kit is now officially announced:

• Pre-order: B&H Photo
• Additional information
• Press release:

HASSELBLAD UNVEILS THE X2D 100C EARTH EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION, AN EXCLUSIVE KIT FOR ADVENTUROUS PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Limited Edition Includes a Hasselblad X2D 100C Camera Body, XCD 55V Lens and Accessories
The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition is a unique kit designed for photographers who explore and capture the beauty of Earth's natural landscapes. Limited to 1,000 units worldwide, this exclusive edition combines the exceptional features of the Hasselblad X2D 100C with a Tundra Brown exterior, a color inspired by the Nordic landscapes.

Tundra Brown, a hue native to Hasselblad's homeland, stands out among the captivating spectrum of colours found in the natural world. Daring adventurers search out unique colours like this, venturing into extreme environments with courage and determination, capturing the extraordinary with unwavering dedication. Utilizing the Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS), they accurately depict the shades of the Nordic tundra and other landscapes, inviting a broader audience to admire nature’s allure and distinct hues.

EMBARK AND DISCOVER WITH THE EXPLORER KIT

Designed to honour the spirit of exploration and inspire the creative journey, the kit includes the Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition camera body, an XCD 2,5/55V lens, a limited-edition camera strap, UV filter, X System battery charging hub, and two X System batteries. These accessories provide users everything they need to embark on their next great adventure right away.

NATURE'S PALETTE - TUNDRA BROWN

Inspired by the resilient ecosystem of the Nordic tundra, where life thrives in harsh conditions, the Tundra Brown colour embodies the spirit of perseverance that Hasselblad aims to convey with the Earth Explorer Limited Edition. The colour melds the grey-green of the arctic vegetation with the deep brown of the soil, reinforcing the minimalist elegance of the camera's metal body.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES AND DESIGN

Each kit features a laser-engraved "Earth Explorer" and a unique serial number from 0001 to 1000 on the side of the camera body, ensuring a one-of-a-kind identity. The unique "Earth Explorer" start-up screen heralds the start of an extraordinary creative journey whenever the camera is turned on.

The exterior of the kit's limited-edition strap is made from eco-friendly recycled plastics interlaced with traditional weaving techniques. The interior uses high-tech, soft, skin-friendly fabric for outstanding performance, lightweight comfort, and easy maintenance. It features hand-embroidered "Hasselblad" text on its exterior and a precision laser-engraved "Earth Explorer" on the interior.

The Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition is priced at USD $13,999 / EUR €14,999 and is available to purchase online and at selected retail stores worldwide.

More leaked pictures of the Hasselblad X2D 100C “Earth Explorer” limited edition kit

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

July 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB

(All comparisons to YTD 2023)
Narrative: July 2024

Highest shipments of the calendar year so far for DSLRs, Mirrorless, Compacts and Lenses for cameras with smaller than 35mm sensors. But cumulatively, DSLR units are down 38% compared to 2023 and lenses for smaller sensors are down 3.2%.

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 5.9-6.5m units. (That’s higher at the low end than we predicted last month). That compares to:

A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.

Via NikonRumors

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I received a tip that Tamron is rumored to announce a new 20-400mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 20x super zoom lens. The new lens, which is scheduled for release this November, should weigh approximately 1 kg and have image quality similar to that of the new 28-300mm lens.

Tamron already made an 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for DSLR cameras.

Tamron recently announced the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens.

See all currently available Tamron mirrorless lenses here.

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Where are the rumored Nikon Zf/Z7II/Z8/Z9 firmware updates?

2024 Nikon Small World in Motion competition winners announced

Nikon software compatibility with macOS Sequoia

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses are now available for pre-order

The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 9th

SmallRig Canon EOS R5 Mark II Standard Cage and Black Mamba

Canon 28-70mm f/2.8 Interview With Canon Development Team

New Metabones eND Smart Adapter Opens up a New Degree of Freedom for Cinematography

Blazar 35mm T1.6 and Blazar 50mm T1.8 1.33x Full Frame Anamorphic AF Cinema Lenses

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Firmware V2 Released With Improved AF

Profoto A1X Firmware D2 Released

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Topaz Labs released several updates to their products. For a limited time, Topaz Video AI will be on sale (15 % off until October 1st).

Here is what’s new at Topaz Labs:

Topaz Photo AI

• Improved Autopilot: Automatically selects the best adjustments for noise reduction, sharpening, and upscaling based on your image. The new AI engine better understands each photo’s subject, allowing for more accurate results with minimal effort.
• NEW Natural Sharpen Model: This new model stands out as a great alternative to the Standard and Strong models for improving images with fine details to create a realistic, subtle sharpening result.
• Canon RAW Color Accuracy: RAW color accuracy is better than ever before in Photo AI for Canon cameras, and this is just the beginning. We are now using the camera profiles that ship with your Canon cameras, allowing us to display your CR2, CR3, and CRW files with exact color reproductions.

Topaz Video AI

• New Enhancement menu: The new model selection interface shows examples of when to use each of Video AI's Enhancement models, and will automatically suggest models.
• Frame-accurate trimming with the new Timeline: All-new timeline experience that allows for much more responsive and accurate navigation. Trim, seek, and preview exact sections of a video and jump across hours or comb through frames with ease.

Topaz Gigapixel

• Gen 2 Face Recovery: This upgrade makes Face Recovery significantly more intelligent and precise, delivering superior results across a broader range of images such as improved quality in optical glasses frames and in facial features such as the teeth.
• Gigaprint Now in the US: Gigaprint makes it easy to produce incredibly high quality prints directly from the app on high-quality archival-grade Hahnemühle photo paper, with sizes up to 40" x 60" shipped straight to your door.

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DxO released PhotoLab 8. Here is what's new:

• Now available in PhotoLab 8 is DeepPRIME XD2s the pinnacle of DxO’s Raw processing technology, giving unprecedented levels of noise reduction and detail extraction.
• With PhotoLab 8, lens softness compensation has been enhanced via DxO’s Optics Modules which are mathematical models developed from observing the performance of each lens across the entire field of view and focal range. With DxO’s newly improved exclusive lens softness algorithms revealing detail without adding fringing artifacts in high-frequency areas, bringing new levels of lens performance to your images.
• Image Preview has evolved within PhotoLab 8, you can now visualise the changes and effects you want in your images faster by using the new Loupe tool to see the effects applied by for example: DeepPRIME XD2s, Exposure, ClearView, Smart Lighting, Tone Curve, etc. This tool can be repositioned, enlarged and used at various resolutions, to visualise the changes the photographer is making.
  
• Local Adjustments get a new Hue Mask tool giving even more options for making precise selections, using DxO’s unique U Point technology. Enabling photographers to select individual hues for targeted editing.
• DxO has further developed the Tone Curve palette, with the addition of some great new features.
• Luma Curves, which enables photographers to neutrally adjust image tones while avoiding unexpected color shifts when modifying brightness and contrast. With the new Tone Picker tool the photographer can now see where a tone value is on the Tone Curve, thereby enabling you to make precise image adjustments.
• The Histogram is now displayed in the Tone Curve Palette, photographers working in either R,G,B channels now get a visual guide with bi-colour tints and can now edit using numerical values to precisely dial in their adjustments, followed up with a new ability to save presets within the Tone Curve palette.
• The new Correction Rollover gives a live preview of effects when the cursor hovers over rendering settings (eg; Color Renderings, LUTs, Tone Curve Presets) making correction choices easier to see.
• Faster workflow, DxO has boosted the library performance, with browsing and image loading speeds noticeably faster.
• Compare mode has evolved enabling the photographer to set a reference image to then use as a reference point when processing multiple images.

The full range of DxO products can be found here:

• DxO PhotoLab
• DxO PureRAW
• DxO FilmPack
• DxO ViewPoint
• DxO NikCollection

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The previously reported Meike 35mm f/2 full-frame autofocus lens for E/Z/L mount is now officially released and available for purchase:

• SRP: USD179.99
• Aperture Range: F2.0-F22
• Focal Length: 35mm
• Filter thread:Ф 58mm
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Weight: 298g
• Focus Mode: Auto Focus
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
• Full frame: Diagonal 64° Horizontal 54.9° Vertical 38°
• APS-C frame: Diagonal 44.2° Horizontal 37.2° Vertical 25.1°
• Weight: 298g(E Mount)/300g(Z Mount)/297g(L Mount)
• Size: 73*91mm(E Mount)/73*93mm(Z Mount)/73*90mm(L Mount)

Meike lenses are also sold at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Meike’s online store (which offers international shipping).

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The new Rollei 35AF film camera is now available for pre-order in Germany:

• Foto Erhardt
• Foto Koch
• Calumet Photo

Rollei 35AF film camera key features:

Autofocus - Powered By Lidar Technology:

Ensure sharp shots every time with precise autofocus powered by Lidar technology. Your subjects will always be crystal clear, no matter the shooting conditions.

Auto Exposure:

Simplify your shooting experience with automatic exposure settings. Let the camera handle the exposure settings, allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot without worrying about technical details.

Flash or No-flash Options:

With just two straightforward choices, decide whether to use flash or go without it. Adapt easily to different lighting conditions for stunning photos every time.

Built-in Flash:

Built-in electronic flash with auto-brightness balance. The flash will adjust its intensity based on the subject's distance for optimal lighting. Whether you're shooting in a dimly lit interior or in the evening, the flash ensures your subjects are beautifully illuminated.

Aperture Flexibility:

With an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16, explore the art of depth and detail, from dreamy bokeh at f/2.8 to crisp landscapes at f/16, to craft visually stunning images that resonate with your creative vision.

Manual Shutter Speeds:

From lightning-fast 1/500 to artistic 1-second exposures, take full command of your shot's timing with precision.

Long Exposure:

Unleash your creativity with long exposure capabilities spanning from 2 to 60 seconds. This feature enables you to experiment with light trails and create mesmerizing night-time scenes that stand out.

Tripod Socket + Self-Timer:

Improve your shooting experience with the tripod socket, offering stability for long exposure and still shots. Make use of the self-timer's 10-second countdown feature for added convenience in capturing perfect, shake-free images​ and photos that include you.

 
 
Camera specifications:

Additional images:

Previous coverage:

The latest Rollei 35AF film camera updates with first sample photos

Additional information on the upcoming Rollei 35AF camera from Mint

Mint to release a new Rollei 35AF compact autofocus 35mm film camera this summer

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Viltrox displayed for the first time a new Luna 42-420mm T5.6 10x zoom cinema lens at the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam. The lens is expected to cost around $100,000.

Viltrox already has the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10X FF lens (priced at $65,000):

 

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The Viltrox “Brightmoon White” limited edition lenses are now available for order (limited to 100 pieces each)

Pictures credit: Viltrox

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LLL released a new stainless steel limited edition Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 "Eight Element" lens for Leica M-mount - now available for order at LLL and PopFlash. The lens is priced at $1,599. Orders will begin to ship this coming week.

Additional information:

• M-Mount Lens
• Aperture: f/2 to f/16
• Double-Gauss design, 8 elements / 6 groups
• 10-Blade Aperture Diaphragm with Uniform Half-Stop Clicks
• Minimum Focus Design: 2.5 ft. / 0.7 meters
• Manual Focus Design
• 39mm Filter Thread
• Recreation of the famous 35mm f/2 V1.
• Body construction will mark our first-time use of the material SUS316 Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel, with matching accessories also made with SUS316 Stainless Steel.
• Adjustments and changes to our element spacing, coating, and element fitment assembly are being made to achieve close render performance to the original 35mm f2 Eight Element and optimize for analogue photography.
• Lenses are made by hand and assembled in limited quantities at the highest quality control and tolerance.
• Limited to 300 copies worldwide

Items included with purchase:

• 35mm f/2 Eight Element in Stainless Steel Limited Edition
• Matching E39 UV Filter in Stainless Steel
• Matching IROOA Lens Hood in Stainless Steel
• Stainless Steel Front Lens Cap
• Stainless Steel Rear Lens Cap
• Box
• Instructions
• Lens Pouch

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 8-Element Stainless Steel Edition Lens is a prime M-mount lens featuring a classic double-gauss design with a lens barrel made fully of Stainless Steel. The Lens Hood and Filter are painted brass to match the lens. Precisely assembled and adjusted by Light Lens Lab technicians, this lens delivers performance very close to the famous first version of the 35mm f/2 lens, the so-called "8-element". This lens also includes the classic infinity lock that appeared in the early 35mm f/2 lens.

Additional pictures:

New: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight element white ceramic special limited edition lens for Leica M-mount

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight elements lens for Leica M-mount

More pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab lenses for Leica M-mount

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The latest Kickstarter updates:

• Peak Design Outdoor Line camera backs (raised over $1.7 million)
• New: YASHICA Explorer – dual screen night vision (raised almost $200k)
• Disk Plus ultra-slim SSD data solution (raised over $200k)
• SPINN.DESIGN CW.02 water-resistant wrapper: late pledges available
• LIT DUO 1 light meter: late pledges available
• OnePro backpack for outdoor photography: available for pre-order

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Interview with Nikon’s executive Muneaki Tokunari: focus on mid/high-end models, improve production capacity, Z-mount to be used in filming, India shows a huge growth potential

Nikon Zfc HERALBONY additional information

Leica M11-D camera tutorials

The future of Micro Four Thirds: no hype, just the facts

New Lexar Steel Cards

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Here are a few more leaked pictures of the upcoming Hasselblad X2D 100C “Earth Explorer” limited edition kit in "Tundra Brown" color:

• Special Edition X2D Camera in Tundra Brown
• Hasselblad 55mm XCD f2.5 V lens
• UV Filter
• Limited-Oedition and complimenting shoulder strap
• Two X-System Batteries & A dual hub charger
• Limited to only 1000 Units worldwide.

Introducing the Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explore Limited Edition Kit, designed with a striking Tunra Brown finish inspired by nature's palette and the landscapes and colors of nature it is built to capture. The X2D 100C "Earth Explorer Limited Edition" kit comes paired with the 55mm f/2.5 V lens (40mm equivalent) to maximize the potential of its medium format sensor. Hasselblad has thoughtfully curated this kit with matching accessories, offering a beautifully cohesive package for photographers eager to explore the renowned X Series medium format, mirrorless system.

New Hasselblad X2D 100C “Earth Explorer” limited edition kit in “Tundra Brown” leaked online

IDSworks announced new modular base plate and L-bracket for Hasselblad X2D cameras

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The previously reported Viltrox "Brightmoon White" limited edition lenses are now available for order exclusive from the Viltrox online store (limited to 100 pieces each):

• Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE (full frame)
• Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 E (APS-C)

More pictures of the new lenses:

Viltrox to release limited edition white versions of their AF 20mm f/2.8 and 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lenses for Sony E-mount

Use code NIKONRUMORS for 8% off only at the Viltrox online store:

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AstrHori also announced a new lens at the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam - AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 (they already have a manual focus version of that lens):

• For now available only for Fuji X-mount
• Autofocus lens
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.3m
• 39mm filter size
• Additional pictures:

Check the official Astrhori website for updates.

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7Artisans displayed ten new autofocus prime lenses at the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam. The new models will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Fuji X (for the APS-C lenses). The latest series of lenses will have almost identical size and weight (see the pictures at the bottom of this post). The price is expected to be around €230 per lens. The full-frame line of lenses will be called INFINITE.

Here is the complete list of new lenses (check also the official websorte for updates):

7Artisans full-frame INFINITE AF lenses (E/Z/L)

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/2.8
• 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.8
• 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8
• 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8

7Artisans APS-C AF lenses (E/Z/X)

• 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4
• 7Artisans AF 25mm f/1.8
• 7Artisans AF 50mm f/.1.8

New 7Artisan AF Lenses Leaked

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DJI is teasing the official announcement of the rumored Osmo Action 5 Pro camera for September 19, 2024, at 9 am (EDT) with the slogan "A Pro Rises":

Here are the latest Osmo Action 5 Pro camera leaks (pictures and specifications):

• 40MP 1/1.3-inch
• 155° FOV
• Up to UHD 4K120 Video
• 4-Hour Batteries
• Live Stream
• 47GB Built-In Storage
• Memory Slot: 1 TB Max
• SuperNight Slow-Motion Modes
• 3 Stereo Mics
• OsmoAudio
• Voice Control
• 360° HorizonSteady
• Subject Centering & Tracking
• Waterproof 65.6
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.0

More DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera leaks

The new DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera is already registered with the FCC

Via QuadroNews

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Panasonic announced two new "box" 4k multi-purpose cameras:

• Panasonic AW-UB10 for Micro Four Thirds
• Panasonic AW-UB50 for L-mount
• Product page
• Brochure
• Press release
• Additional information:

• High-quality image expression no matter the industry or production site: The AW-UB50 uses a full-size MOS sensor with 24.2M effective pixels, while the AW-UB10 uses a 4/3-type 10.3M effective pixel MOS sensor, achieving diverse, high-quality image expression with excellent color reproduction and resolution across sensor formats. Both models are also compatible with the photo style of the AW-UE160 4K integrated camera, ensuring seamless color matching in mixed operations.
• Simplified workflows: Designed with usability in mind, both cameras boast a compact body under 10 cm in height, width, and depth (excluding the lens), and are packed with features that make them highly versatile. This includes dual SD card slots, real-time recognition AF for automatic subject focus, and a variety of input/output interfaces such as 3G-SDI OUT, HDMI Type A, LAN terminal, TC IN/OUT, GENLOCK IN, USB Type-C, φ3.5 MIC terminal, and a headphone terminal. The LAN terminal supports PoE+ for easy installation with minimal cabling. Future updates will introduce IP transmission standards like NDI® HX2, RTMPS, and SRT, as well as AI tracking technology and automatic framing functions, further simplifying remote shooting in networked environments.
• Excellent expandability: The AW-UB50 and AW-UB10 are highly expandable, seamlessly integrating with third-party robotic remote head and Panasonic controllers. Not only does this expand creative freedom, but the resulting portability and ease of installation make them adaptable to a wide range of video production scenarios. With upcoming software updates, the inclusion of advanced AI-driven features will further enhance their functionality, expanding creative possibilities and making high-quality video production more accessible across industries.

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Here is the first prototype picture of the upcoming Sigma 28-45mm T2.0 Cine AF lens - the company's first-ever cinema lens with autofocus (previously reported here):

Additional information:

"Sigma is showcasing the 28-45mm T2.0 Cine AF prototype lens at IBC 2024, which has just kicked off in Amsterdam. Built on the optical formula of the recently-released 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, this is Sigma's first ever cine lens with AF, and is equipped with features including a focus ring with distance indicator, a click-free aperture ring, and compatibility with 95mm matte boxes. Zoom rotation is 60° and focus rotation is 200°. The L-Mount version, shown here, is 6 inches long and weighs in at 44.1 oz. (Sony E-mount version is 6.1 oz and same weight.)"

Sigma is developing a cinema autofocus version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art lens

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