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Nikkei Japan: “Digital camera market grows for the first time in 13 years”

Par : PR admin
24 avril 2024 à 17:22


Nikkei Japan published an article "Digital camera market grows for the first time in 13 years, halting shrinkage with smartphone replacement". Here is the article recap digicame-info:

  • Research firm GfK Japan announced on the 18th that the domestic digital camera market in 2023 will turn positive for the first time in 13 years. Sales volume was 1.2 million units, an increase of 7% from the previous year. This was driven by products such as interchangeable lens cameras. The decline had continued due to the spread of smartphones, but this appears to have come to a halt. The digital camera market had been in decline since peaking at 10.4 million units in 2010.
  • Looking at unit sales in 2023 by type, interchangeable lens cameras increased by 9%, and compact cameras increased by 6%. Interchangeable lenses also grew by 4%.
  • This is the second consecutive year of positive growth for interchangeable lens cameras. The number of products over 100,000 yen increased, and the proportion of products in the 100,000 to 200,000 yen price range was 46%, an increase of 7 points from the previous year. The average price (excluding tax) rose 4% from the previous year to 172,000 yen.

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The 2024 TIPA World Photographer’s Choice Awards are out

Par : PR admin
20 avril 2024 à 21:32

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Cameras

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Lenses

The 2024 TIPA World Awards Accessories

Source: Tipa

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The new Retouch4me Photoshop Panel automates photo editing in the cloud

Par : PR admin
18 avril 2024 à 04:01


Retouch4me announced a new update for the Retouch4me Panel: now they offer cloud-based retouching with all Retouch4me plugins and introduce a new pay-per-retouch model. As the Panel is free software with 20 complimentary retouches, you can try it right away. Additional information:

Fast and professional retouching: the new Retouch4me Photoshop Panel automates photo editing in the cloud

Retouch4me rolls out an update for Photoshop Panel, extending its original functionality. Now users can edit images from a single interface in Photoshop, both on a local computer and in the cloud.

Tallinn, April 16, 2024 — Retouch4me, a leading provider of innovative editing software solutions, announced today an upgrade for its Photoshop Panel. It offers an interface to select between two retouching options. The first one enables image editing using the installed Retouch4me plugins on the user's device. The second option allows for retouching with all the plugins available in the cloud.

Oleg Sharonov, Founder and Board Member of Retouch4me & 3D LUT Creator (RELU OÜ), comments: "Retouch4me Photoshop Panel was initially created to simplify the work with our plugin suite. The idea was to eliminate the steps needed to be done in Photoshop with every plugin, thus speeding up the retouching process. With the new Panel, users can utilize the whole Retouch4me plugin suite right from the cloud and get professionally retouched images in no time. The first 20 retouches are free for testing, and the results are saved as layers in Photoshop. Photographers and retouchers editing a moderate volume of photos will find particular value in the new functionality of the Panel. They can select the desired package of retouches according to their workload, starting at $20 for 200 retouches."

Key features of the Retouch4me Photoshop Panel:

  1. Cloud-Based Retouching: Neural network plugins require powerful computers with modern video cards, similar to high-end gaming computers, for fast processing. With the new Panel, there is no need for high-performance PCs because the processing is done in the cloud. The result of AI processing is sent back to the user in layers. This approach empowers users to fine-tune layers while preserving the integrity of the original image in Adobe Photoshop.
  2. Flexible Payment Model: Retouch4me offers users a versatile payment model for fully retouched images. Users can choose from a variety of cloud retouching options, starting at $20 for 200 retouches. In this case, the cost of one retouch is $0.1, and with the purchase of larger packages, it's $0.06. One retouch can be used either for the full set of Retouch4me plugins or only for the needed ones. This flexibility ensures that users have control over their retouching expenses.
  3. Free Trial: The Retouch4me Panel for Photoshop does not have any upfront costs. Every user has the opportunity to use 20 retouches for free with all plugins and save the results in layers in Photoshop. After using free retouches, one may purchase additional cloud retouching packages or buy a perpetual license for the chosen plugins.

Availability: The Panel is available on both Windows and Mac platforms. It is freely available for installation and use with the purchased plugins, and there are flexible payment options for retouching made in the cloud.

Background: The Retouch4me Photoshop Panel, launched in 2022, is an extension of Photoshop. This tool empowers users to operate multiple Retouch4me plugins through a unified interface. The panel saves users time by allowing them to apply edits made by Retouch4me plugins all at once and save them as separate layers.

About Retouch4me:
Retouch4me is a software company that provides innovative solutions for photo and video editing. With neural networks, our software automates manual tasks and delivers natural results, allowing creatives to focus on their artistry. We believe that combining AI and human creativity helps achieve superior results. Retouch4me improves the workflows of photographers, retouchers, and videographers in over 105 countries.

Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes

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The 2024 NAB show is now over – here are some of the new products announced this week

Par : PR admin
18 avril 2024 à 17:19


The 2024 NAB show is now over - here are some of the new products announced this week:


Venus Optics announced new Laowa Ranger S35 Cine zoom lenses.


Tilta released their first Pro Cine Tripod Systems.


New Sony compact BRC-AM7 4K60 PTZ camera with AI auto-framing.


BirdDog announced MAKI Ultra and X1 cameras with NDI HX3.


Smallrig announced several new products at the 2024 NAB show: Tripod, V-Mount Battery, and Tool Kit Collaborations.


Blackmagic Design announcements for NAB 2024.


FREEFLY announced Ember S2.5K with incredibly high frame rates.


Atomos launched Ninja Phone for iPhone monitoring & recording and Sun Dragon LED.


DZOFilm released new PAVO 2x anamorphic focal lengths.


Gura Gear introduced new Forest Green & Slate Grey colors for the Kiboko 30L+ camera bag.


Peak Design launched new camera straps in coyote color.


PictureCorrect Spring eBook sale: The Photography Tutorial eBook is 78% off until April 30.


Panasonic LUMIX S5 II, S5 IIx new firmware updates released with Get Frame.io, updates to cloud storage, video recording, pre-burst shooting, autofocus, image stabilization, and more.


NAB 2024 recap: biggest announcements & show highlights.

The latest memory card announcements at the 2024 NAB show

Nextorage memory storage NAB specials: up to 27% off

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

Par : PR admin
17 avril 2024 à 20:15


   
New - Excope DT1 is the world's lightest super telephoto 48MP 4000mm camera with 200x magnification: $297,291 pledged of $20,000 goal by 1,314 backers with 58 days to go.


Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing: $65,370 pledged of $6,215 goal by 498 backers with 4 days to go.


Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more): $141,014 pledged of $10,000 goal by 370 backers with 12 days to go.


Yashica Micro - the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses: $430,396 pledged of $10,960 goal by 1,265 backers with 15 days to go.


SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release: now available on Indiegogo.


The new SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses are now available for purchase on Indiegogo.


7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens. $61,174 pledged of $12,769 goal by 42 backers with 21 days to go.

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New products announced from DJI, TetherTools, NiSi and more

Par : PR admin
9 avril 2024 à 19:25



Tether Tools announced a new TetherGuard LeverLock plate.


→ Another cheap Chinese APS-C mirrorless lens I have not reported yet: Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 ($89).


New Sony savings in the US.


The previously rumored NiSi Athena 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2 cinema lenses are now officially announced (more info available here).


→ The previously rumored DJI RS 4/RS 4 Pro gimbals and the Focus Pro are now officially announced: Adorama | B&H Photo.


25% off Think Tank Photo Backlight backpacks.


How has the camera market changed over the past ten years? (Switzerland market)

Hoya Data Breach

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February 2024 CIPA numbers

Par : PR admin
2 avril 2024 à 02:49


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


February 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB

Everything is up compared to YTD 2023, but there are a few interesting anomalies:  DSLR units are up 2% YTD, but shipped value is up 10%, indicating that the models remaining are higher priced.   It’s similar with compacts:  units are exactly the same as last YTD, but shipped value is 28% higher.    However, the ratio of lenses to bodies shipped is again down slightly and mirrorless share (of mirrorless + DSLR) has been dropping slightly.

CIPA has predicted 5.89m ILCs, 1.52m compacts and 9.57m lenses for calendar 2024, but based on the trends of the first two months and the ship patterns of 2023, ILC shipments might be substantially higher.

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

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

DSLR Units : 136.7K +2% YTD
DSLR Shipped Value: ¥6.81 billion +10% YTD

Mirrorless Units: 642K +43% YTD
Mirrorless Shipped Value: ¥76.7 billion +47% YTD

Compact Units: 237.4K +0% YTD
Compact Shipped Value: ¥12.31 billion +28% YTD

Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors Units: 668K +29% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensor Shipped Value: ¥13.8 billion +33% YTD

Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Units: 614K +5% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger sensors Shipped Value: ¥50.6 billion +16% YTD

Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 82.4% (was 77% YTD 2023)
Cumulative 2024 Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 91.9% (was 89.4% YTD 2023)

The ratio of lenses shipped to bodies shipped is 1.65 for YTD 2024.  (was 1.89 for YTD 2023).

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

DSLR:
Units:                   China 09.6%, Asia 09.8%, Japan 5.5%, Europe 32.6%, Americas 41.4%, Other 1.4%
Shipped Value: China 14.9%, Asia 11.3%, Japan 6.1%, Europe 29.0%, Americas 37.6%, Other 1.1%

Mirrorless:
Units:                   China 23.0%, Asia 18.2%, Japan 11.0%, Europe 20.3%, Americas 23.4%, Other 4.1%
Shipped Value: China 24.1%, Asia 18.1%, Japan 09.5%, Europe 19.4%, Americas 23.5%, Other 5.3%

Compacts:
Units:                   China 07.5%, Asia 11.8%, Japan 22.4%, Europe 21.8%, Americas 30.4%, Other 6.2%
Shipped Value: China 11.6%, Asia 14.0%, Japan 13.6%, Europe 23.3%, Americas 30.7%, Other 6.7%

Lenses:
Units:                   China 19.2%, Asia 16.5%, Japan 11.5%, Europe 23.7%, Americas 25.4%, Other 3.7%
Shipped Value: China 24.6%, Asia 17.4%, Japan 10.3%, Europe 21.1%, Americas 21.9%, Other 4.7%

Approximate shipped value per unit (at ¥151.61=$1):

DSLR: $329
Mirrorless: $788
Compact: $342
Lenses: $331

A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.

Via NikonRumors

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What else is new? (April 1st, 2024 edition)

Par : PR admin
1 avril 2024 à 16:52



 
TTartisan announced a new  AF 40mm f/1.0 pancake lens:

  • Quiet and accurate Autofocus
  • Ultra-thin lens body-1.5cm
  • F1.0 large aperture
  • The included magnetic ring turns the lens into a 6Bit AF adapter ring


Nikon is rumored to revive the RED Hydrogen One smartphone project.


The first picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens leaked online.

SmallRig announced a new collapsible production cart "Smart Voyager" with wireless charging. The new AI-enhanced production cart, enables seamless control of lighting, storage, workstations, and more through voice commands. With precise automatic tracking and a state-of-the-art laser system for obstacle detection prioritizing safety and smooth operation. Featuring PowerADC and LiFePO4 battery cells and efficient charging with a robust 1024Wh capacity and parallel circuit design to power multiple devices simultaneously. The fully collapsible design, weighing just 23kg/50.7lb, ensures easy portability for on-the-go convenience.


Atomos officially announced a new Ninja monitor for Polaroid instant cameras.

Fotodiox announces a new WonderPanda system.


Pentax to announce a new daguerreotype camera.


Fujifilm to acquire Sony Camera Division, Sony to focus on camera sensor technology.

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How to photograph the Total Solar Eclipse

Par : PR admin
21 mars 2024 à 19:44
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