The previously reported AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order at the AstrHori online store for $249 (international shipping available).

AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

• Focal length: 85mm
• Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/16
• Field of view: 28.4°
• Minimum focusing distance: 790mm
• 
Lens configuration: 9 elements in 8 groups
• Filter Size: 72mm
• Weight: 626g
• Mount: Nikon Z
• Price:$249
• Eye focus support
• STM stepper motor for quiet autofocus

Via NikonRumors

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Think Tank is offering 15% off their Retrospective Travel Series of camera bags:

Additional picture of the Think Tank Retrospective Travel series camera bags:

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The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K for L-mount is now 40%/$1,020 off - you can get it now for $1,575:

• Adorama
• B&H Photo

This is a limited-time offer. Additional information on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K for L-mount:

• Full-Frame 6K HDR Sensor
• Up to 6K 36 fps Open Gate/4K Anamorphic
• Active Leica L Mount, OLPF Filter
• 13 Stops Dynamic Range
• Dual 400/3200 Native ISOs
• Focus & Iris Control for Select Lenses
• 5" Tilting LCD Touchscreen
• CFexpress Type-B Card Recording
• 3D LUT & L-Mount Metadata Support
• HDMI, USB-C, 2 x Mini-XLR Audio Ports

Blackmagic announced new 6k full-frame cinema camera with L-mount and CFexpress

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It seems that the Sigma APO 200-500mm f/2.8 (Bigma) lens is already discontinued:

• Amazon: one is in stock for Canon, the Nikon version is out of stock, and the Sigma version is unavailable
• Adorama: special order
• B&H Photo: currently unavailable
• Camera Canada: no longer listed
• Foto Erhardt: no longer listed
• Calumet: no longer listed
• Wex Photo: special order
• Map camera: product page removed
• Camera Kitamura: no elivery date
• Bic Camera: production completed
• Yodobashi Camera: discontinued

The lens was initially announced in April 2008. The end of an era (the DSLR era).

Via Asobinet

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Here are the latest Rollei 35AF film camera updates (check website):

Auto Mode - the camera assists you in capturing shots effortlessly with AUTO mode:

Built-in Flash - it adjusts the light to suit the distance:

Selfie Button - taking self-portraits and group shots with the selfie button:

OLED Display - perfect for first timers and experienced photographers alike:

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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In addition to the already reported 85mm f/1.8 (Sony E) and 27mm f/2.8 (Nikon Z), 7Artisans will also soon announce a new line of HOPE cinema prime lenses (a total of 6 new lenses - 10/16/25/35/50/85mm T2.1):

First pictures of the two new 7Artisans autofocus lenses: 85mm f/1.8 (Sony E) and 27mm f/2.8 (Nikon Z)

Here are the first new lenses announced for the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E)

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Here is some additional information on the upcoming Canon EOS R1 flagship camera:

The camera combines cutting-edge technology with durability and reliability to exceed the high expectations of professionals in sports, news reporting, and video production. It uses a newly developed DIGIC Accelerator image processor in addition to DIGIC X and, at the heart of it, Canon's newest CMOS sensor. The EOS R1 is capable of high-speed processing and delivers never-before-seen Auto Focus (AF) capability with high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. The new image processing system further boosts image quality by using deep learning technology.

• Dual Image Processors - DIGIC Accelerator and DIGIC X
• Newly Canon Developed CMOS Sensor
• Deep Learning Technology & AF Action Priority

Powerful Image Processing System

The EOS R1 is powered by two advanced image processors, DIGIC X and the latest DIGIC Accelerator. Combined with Canon's newly self-developed and produced CMOS sensor, the EOS R1 can process large volumes of data at high speed and deliver never-been-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) performance.

Deep Learning Technology

Get exceptional image quality through deep learning technology and the new image processing system. The noise reduction feature, originally developed and improved as part of computer software, is now integrated into the camera. This further improves image quality and allows more creative expression.

High-Speed & High-Accuracy

Experience high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition made possible with the new image processing system and deep learning technology. Subject tracking will be a breeze with the new AF Action Priority function that recognises subject movement by rapidly analysing the subject's status to help you capture decisive moments.

More Canon EOS R1 flagship camera specifications from Adorama

The upcoming Canon EOS R1 flagship camera: everything you need to know

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Here are the 2024 Camera Grand Prix award winners:

• Camera of the year: Sony α9 Ⅲ
• Lens of the year: Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
• Readers award camera: Sony α9 Ⅲ
• Readers award lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
• Editors award R&D: Fujifilm INSTAX Pal
• Editors award R&D: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
• Editors award technology prize: Nikon Z8 Auto Capture Function
• Editors choice lifetime achievement award: Lambda bags

Camera scores for top 5 models:

1. Sony α9 III: 307 points
2. Nikon Z8: 126 points
3. Nikon Zf: 49 points
4. Fujifilm X100VI: 38 points
5. Canon EOS R8: 37 points

Lens scores for top 5 models:

1. Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: 169 points
2. Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS: 92 points
3. Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM: 65 points
4. Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports: 58 points
5. Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm f/2.8 MACRO: 53 points

Top 5 awards by brand:

1. Nikon: 3 awards
2. Sony: 2 awards
3. Canon: 2 awards
4. Fuji, Sigma, and Panasonic: 1 award each

More awards and best-selling listings:

Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan

The best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores (March 2024)

The 2024 TIPA World Photographer’s Choice Awards are out

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Peter Webber to make a film about the Leica Freedom Train

The Verge on the new Ricoh GR III HDF camera: “The printer company, that makes a camera, prints one more edition”

New firmware updates released for the Pentax K-70 and KF cameras

Ricoh has a new patent for a Pentax 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for K-mount

Laowa Nanomorph Zoom X-Mount Adapter Now Available

Fujifilm X-T50/GFX100S II Size Comparison With X-T5 and X-T30

Fujifilm Launched its Film Simulation Page

Nextorage NX-F2PRO added to the Nikon approved list of UHS-II SDXC memory cards: Z8, Z6II, Z7II, Z5, Zf, D850, D780

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A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be a new Panasonic camera (Lumix S9?) - the only problem with the image is the label "DUMMY" present on several spots - maybe this is not the final version or perhaps this is just a prototype:

See also this very similar compact Panasonic full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount mockup found on Weibo:

Panasonic already has teasers for a new Lumix camera announcement on May 23:

Update: Panasonic to announce a new Lumix camera on May 22

Both Leica and Panasonic to announce new L-mount cameras in the next few months

Two additional Panasonic cameras registered in Asia

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The previously reported AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced on Monday, May 20th. Here are the details (check the official website for updates):

• Focal length: 85mm
• Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/16
• Field of view: 28.4°
• Minimum focusing distance: 790mm
• 
Lens configuration: 9 elements in 8 groups
• Filter Size: 72mm
• Weight: 626g
• Mount: Nikon Z
• Price:$249
• Eye focus support
• STM stepper motor for quiet autofocus

AstrHori lenses are sold at Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official online store.

AstrHori also has a new 120mm f/2.8 MACRO 2X lens:

Three new products coming soon from AstrHori

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The first teaser for the Pentax half-frame compact film camera is here:

Here is another related post from Instagram:

 

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The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format

Pentax/Ricoh is the only real savior of the film camera

Via PentaxRumors (thanks Mistral75)

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The latest rumored Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera specifications:

• 45MP stacked CMOS sensor
• Daster sensor readout speed
• Fully electronic shutter
• 30fps continuous shooting
• RAW pre-burst shooting
• 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
• Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
• New Digic X family processor
• 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
• 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
• Improved heat management
• Updated body design
• Expected announcement date: July 2024

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Fujifilm was the first to implement this with the X1000VI if I am not mistaken, and now Ricoh is doing it as well with the new GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras:

"Sales will start from April 12th (Friday). RICOH GR III HDF/ RICOH GR IIIx HDF will be sold only at the official online store. However, access was concentrated on the day of delivery, making it difficult to connect, causing inconvenience to customers. Based on this, we regret to inform you that we will be selling items by lottery starting from the sale of items that arrive after Friday, May 17, 2024."

Ricoh Japan temporarily suspends orders for the new GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras, implements lottery system

A simple notice of a delay because of high demand is no longer good enough to show how superior a product is - now, we need a lottery system. Somebody in the marketing department got a promotion and a bonus for sure!

Check the Ricoh GR III HDF & GR IIIx HDF cameras availability at:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon (coming soon)
• Europe: Foto Koch (Germany) | WEX Photo (UK)

Via PentaxRumors

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Panasonic has a new patent for a box-style camera with a grip similar to the existing LUMIX BGH1 (MFT mount) and LUMIX BS1H (full frame) models (JP2024-065694):

Problem: To provide an imaging device that can easily realize two shooting styles.
Solution: The imaging device includes a camera body having a housing, an imaging sensor placed inside the housing that converts light into an electrical signal, a grip part that is detachable from the housing, and a camera body that converts light into an electrical signal based on the electrical signal. An output unit that outputs the captured image. An image sensor is arranged at the center of the housing in the direction in which the grip section is attached and detached.

Announced: Panasonic BGH1 mirrorless box-style cinema camera featuring C4K/4K 60/50p and 10-bit video recording

Announced: Panasonic 6K Lumix BS1H mirrorless full-frame box-style cinema camera (L-mount)

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After Nikon, Leica, and Sony, Fujifilm also joined the Content Authenticity Initiative:

Membership in C2PA and CAI and efforts to develop a system to provide context and history for digital media

In recent years, it has become an important global objective to work to rebuild trust online by proving the authenticity of photographs, videos and other online content. To further this effort and enable creative and business activities to continue to flourish, Fujifilm has joined two organizations, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Fujifilm is collaborating with these organizations in their efforts to ensure that the originator of digital content can be verified online through Content Credentials.[9] Through its association with C2PA and CAI, Fujifilm will assist efforts to develop a system to provide context and history of digital content by providing valuable information, such as the origin and record of content, to the digital file. Fujifilm is committed to ultimately applying this verification solution to its GFX and X series line-up.

Announced: Fuji X-T50 and GFX 100S II cameras, Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6 and XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lenses

After Nikon and Leica, Sony will also be getting content authenticity technology

What is the Content Authenticity Initiative and how does it work with the new Leica M11-P camera?

Adobe announced partnership with Nikon to add provenance and content authenticity at the point of capture for the Z9 camera

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The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art lens for E/L mount is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | WEX | Foto Erhardt (soon at Amazon)
• Sample photos
• Product page
• Press release
• First impressions
• Reviews: E-mount | L-mount
• Related videos and additional information:

• High optical performance across the entire image and zoom range
• Incorporating 5 aspherical lenses
• Excellent close-up capability
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• Minimal focus breathing
• Highly portable lens body
• Excellent build quality
• Equipped with an aperture ring
• Equipped with two AFL buttons
• Incorporating a linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
• Dust and splash resistant structure and water and oil repellent coating
• Equipped with a zoom lock switch at the wide end
• Includes a petal-type hood with lock
• Compatible with AF assist (for Sony E only)

The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art is SIGMA's flagship lens that has evolved significantly from the previous model by incorporating the most advanced technologies available to SIGMA from design to production. Compared to the previous SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has improved resolving power throughout the entire zoom range, and also benefits from functional enhancements such as the addition of an aperture ring and high-speed AF with a redesigned AF motor, HLA (High-response Linear Actuator). The lens is also approximately 7% smaller and 10% lighter. This 24-70mm F2.8 Art zoom is a versatile and high-performance tool that will help photographers and filmmakers unlock their creative potential.

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Here are the new Fujifilm cameras and lenses announced at the 2024 Fujifilm X Summit in Sydney:

• Orders: Adorama | B&H | Erhardt | Koch | WEX (soon at Amazon)
• Additional coverage: 42west | Explora | FujiAddict | Fuji blog

More after the break:

• Fujifilm X-T50:
  • 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR Sensor
  • Dedicated Film Simulation Dial for Instant Switching
  • 6.2K30p and 4K60p Video at Up to 4:2:2 10-Bit
  • AI-Driven AF with Improved Subject Tracking & Detection
  • Up to 7-Stop IBIS, Native ISO 125
  • Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud Functionality
• Fujifilm GFX 100S II:
  • New 102MP CMOS II 44 x 33mm Sensor
  • AI-Driven AF with Improved Subject Tracking & Detection
  • Upgraded 5.76m-dot EVF with 0.84x Magnification
  • Up to 8-Stop IBIS + Pixel-Shift Multi-Shot Mode
  • 16-Bit Raw Recording and ISO 80 Sensitivity
  • 4K30p Video at 4:2:2 10-Bit, ProRes & Blackmagic RAW
  • Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud Functionality
  • Compact, Lightweight Body Design
• Fujinon XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8:
  • 24-76mm Equivalent Focal Length
  • Measures 2.8” Long, Weighs 8.5 oz
  • Min. Focus Distance: 9.4”
  • Internal Zoom & Weather Resistant
• Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6:
  • Equivalent to a 396mm Lens on Full Frame
  • Fast Linear AF Motor with Focus Presets
  • Measures 9.4” Long, Weighs 3 lb
  • 6-Stop-Effective Optical IS
  • Weather-Resistant Design
  • Compatible with GF 1.4X TC WR Teleconverter

Fujifilm GFX100S vs. GFX100S II specifications comparison:

Pricing:

Additional pictures:

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The 2024 Fujifilm X Summit Sydney is starting soon - watch it here live:

New products to be announced:

• Fujifilm X-T50
• Fujifilm GFX 100S II
• Fujinon XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8
• Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6

Fujifilm is already teasing their upcoming announcement: X-T50, GFX100S II, XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 and GF 500mm f/5.6

Second leaked picture of the upcoming Fujifilm X-T50 camera

FujiAddict is also doing a live coverage of the presentation:

Fujifilm X Summit Sydney Live Blog: Fujifilm GFX100S II, Fujifilm X-T50, Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6, Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 and More Are Expected Tonight

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