PhotonsToPhotos released the photographic dynamic range data and other sensor measurements for the OM System OM-3 camera

Leatherettes for Ricoh vintage film cameras

Chinese HSG reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Blackstone’s and potentially Kaufmann’s stake in Leica Camera

A new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount will be announced on June 5th

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The latest OM System deals in the US, UK, and Germany

Micro Four Thirds organization: the YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens does not operate properly on Micro Four Thirds cameras

Act fast: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

Leica Q camera appears in the new James Bond 007 video game as a “Shockwave Camera”

Thypoch released a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens and a six-lens cinema kit for Leica M-mount

Sony a7IV 6.02 and a7SIII 5.01 Firmware Updates Released

Sigma Patent P2026079898: The Ultimate Prime Trio Unveiled – 85mm F1.2, 105mm F1.4, and 135mm F1.4

Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 II, EOS R50V, and Powershot V1 Firmware Updates Released

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New DJ-Optical 35mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount displayed at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

Rock n Roll released two new versions of the Bauhaus II camera bag

Some of the latest, newly released Leica M lenses are currently in stock for the first time at Leica Store Miami

Sony a7V Firmware 2.00 Released

Sony HVL-F28RM and Sony HVL-F28RMA Firmware Updates Released

Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Discontinued Abroad

Fujifilm X-H2 Grip Discontinued: An Indication The Fujifilm X-H3 Is Coming Soon

PP: Interview With Fujifilm Manager Yuji Igarashi – 40 Lens Ideas, The Future of X-Mount, and More

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Here is the list of the main 2026 Camera Grand Prix (Camera GP) awards, organized by Japan’s Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC) –  they include products released in the Japanese market from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. A committee of 57 members (including media, experts, and TIPA representatives) selected the winners:

Grand Prix Awards

• Camera of the year: Sony A7 V
• Lens of the year: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM

Readers’ Awards (voted by general users)

• Readers’ award camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark III
• Readers’ award lens: Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM

Editors’ Choice Awards (Journalists Club Award)

• Fujifilm X-Half
• Sigma BF
• Ricoh GR IV Monochrome:

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award

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Rumors: Leica killed the development of a new mirrorless medium format camera

Many Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount are now on sale

Leica Q3/Q3M/Q343 firmware update version 4.1 released

The rumored Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 “Metal Gray” models may not be announced together, but a few weeks apart

Additional information on Gpixel – the Chinese company Leica has chosen for its next-generation sensors

Fujifilm Germany Merges Digital Camera and Instax Divisions, Reshuffles Leadership

Kolari Vision FUJIFILM X-T5 Full-Spectrum UV/IR Camera Listed

MAP Camera 2026 April Rankings – Fujifilm Takes 1st, 9th, and 10th

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