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Luminar Neo summer sale: up to 80% off

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Skylum started a new Luminar Neo summer sale with savings up to 80% off. Here are the details - two different pricing plans are available at checkout:

  • Luminar Neo 1-year subscription + Travel Presets & Overlays Collection ($99 worth) + Creative Photo Editing Course ($79 worth), total: $79, save 81%
  • Luminar Neo Lifetime + Travel Presets & Overlays Collection ($99 worth) + Creative Photo Editing Course ($79 worth), total: $149, save 74%

You can use promo code AFF-JZO8H0 for an additional 20% off. The sale will end on June 10, 2024.


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Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 waterproof adventure cameras announced

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Ricoh announced two new WG series waterproof digital compact cameras (pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon):

The Pentax WG-1000 is an entry-level model designed for casual underwater photography to a depth of 49.2 feet (15 meters) for up to one hour of continuous operation. Lightweight yet rugged, the new camera is also well suited for a range of land-based activities – it is dustproof against dirt and stains and shockproof against a fall from a height of 6.5 feet (2 meters). It comes equipped with a carabiner strap for carrying convenience and a protective jacket to shield the camera body from scratches.

The Pentax WG-8 is the top-of-the-line model, developed to be the toughest of the PENTAX WG series. It’s waterproof to a depth of 65.6 feet (20 meters), shockproof against a fall from heights of 6.8 feet (2.1 meters), and able to operate in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). Even in demanding conditions, it captures super-high-resolution still images of approximately 20 effective megapixels and high-quality 4K-resolution movie clips. Available in black or green, the WG-8 effectively replaces the current-model RICOH WG-6 camera as the premium offering in the product line.

Additional information is available here:

Ricoh announced two new waterproof adventure cameras (Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8)

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Panasonic GH7 camera officially announced

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The long-rumored Panasonic GH7 camera is now officially announced:

Monthly Production Limits on Panasonic Lumix GH-7

Panasonic also announced a new DMW-XLR2 microphone adapter:


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Canon announced Cinema EOS C400 camera, RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM lens, and Speedlite EL-10 flash

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Canon announced three new products:

Canon Cinema EOS Announcement Live Blog: Canon Cinema EOS C400, Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM, and Canon Speedlite EL-10 Announcement

Canon Cinema EOS C400, Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM, and Canon Speedlite EL-10 Preorders Start and Post Live Blog Coverage

Canon Speedlite EL-10 flash:

  • A mid-range portable flash unit that replaces the popular Speedlite 430EX-III RT.
  • A great flash for photographers wanting to expand their creative abilities, or to step-up from a basic flash unit.
  • Utilizes Canon Multi-function Shoe connection and is compatible with the EOS R3, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R7, EOS R8, EOS R10, and EOS R50 Mirrorless Digital Cameras.
  • Guide Number is about 82.7, in feet — in other words, at ISO 100 and at f/4, it can illuminate a subject about 20 feet away.
  • E-TTL automatic flash with any compatible R-series mirrorless camera, full Manual flash control, and Flash Exposure Memory.
  • Powered by 4 readily available AA batteries
  • Utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to change settings like flash intensity, flash
  • Control up to 15 additional Speedlite flashes wirelessly via radio.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM lens:

  • The latest L-Series hybrid lens featuring an iris ring for manual iris control during video capture.
  • A Nano USM is used for floating focus and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus which allows for quiet independent or synchronized actuation at high speed, great for video.
  • Improved durability and weather-resistant construction for use in harsh environments helps ensure reliability and dependability.
  • Incredibly minimal focus breathing.
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps significantly reduce lens ghosting and flare.
  • This lens features 2 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses for incredible quality from edge-to-edge.
  • Comes with attachable rear filter holder.

Canon Cinema EOS C400 full-frame 6K camera:

  • 6K Full Frame Back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor supports Super 35mm and Super 16 modes
  • Triple-base ISO (800, 3200, 12,800)
  • Internal Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC recording and new XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S formats
  • Built in Mechanical ND Filters
  • Improved autofocus with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • PL-RF Mount Adapter (sold separately) with Cooke/i Technology compatibility
  • Variety of interfaces, including Timecode and Genlock
  • Return video input and Ethernet, Wi-Fi control
  • Compact, lightweight, ergonomic body design

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April 2024 CIPA numbers

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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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New Sony WW751104 camera registered with overseas certification agency

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


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

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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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