The Kickstarter project for the world’s first  Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L mount is ending tomorrow with  over $537k raised. Here are the details:

• Three focal lengths — 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
• Fast, accurate AF
• Weighing only around 620g
• Unified 136° focus throw with dual-scale markings (imperial & metric)
• 1.33× constant squeeze for authentic 2.35:1 widescreen look
• Smooth, creamy bokeh with distinctive cinematic character
• Two flare styles – Blue (futuristic) / Neutral (natural)
• Consistent color tone across focal lengths
• Professional control with AF/MF switch, aperture lock & de-click, customization
• Weather-sealed build · 3-year replacement + lifetime service

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The new Caira AI Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera by Camera Intelligence raised over $463 on Kickstarter and is ending in 30 hours:

The Caira module (aka Alice Camera, previously reported here) connects to iPhones via MagSafe, and it’s the first mirrorless camera in the world to integrate Google’s “Nano Banana” generative AI model. All Kickstarter supporters will receive a free 6-month Caira Pro Generative Editing software subscription (priced at $7 per month, extendable to 9 months if the fundraising goals are met). The full press release can be found here. See also current listings at B&H Photo:

Additional information:

Camera Intelligence (formerly Alice Camera) unveils Caira: the world’s first MFT camera integrated with Google’s “Nano Banana”

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The world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L mount raised over $217k on Kickstarter:

Now on Kickstarter: the world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L

The new Caira AI Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised over $403k on Kickstarter:

The new Caira AI Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised over $400k on Kickstarter

Here are a few other successfully funded Kickstarter projects that are still available as late pledges:

• SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp
• Peak Design Pro Tripod
• Lit Duo 1 lightmeter – you can play Snake on it:

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The previously reported Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X autofocus full-frame cine lenses for E/Z/L mount launched on Kickstarter today (the world’s first full-frame autofocus anamorphic lenses). Here are the details:

• Three focal lengths — 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
• Fast, accurate AF
• Weighing only around 620g
• Unified 136° focus throw with dual-scale markings (imperial & metric)
• 1.33× constant squeeze for authentic 2.35:1 widescreen look
• Smooth, creamy bokeh with distinctive cinematic character
• Two flare styles – Blue (futuristic) / Neutral (natural)
• Consistent color tone across focal lengths
• Professional control with AF/MF switch, aperture lock & de-click, customization
• Weather-sealed build · 3-year replacement + lifetime service

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Today, Camera Intelligence (aka Alice Camera, previously reported here, see also current listings at B&H Photo) launched its Caira AI-native Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera on Kickstarter. The Caira module connects to iPhones via MagSafe, and it’s the first mirrorless camera in the world to integrate Google’s “Nano Banana” generative AI model. Caira has a price tag of $995 (body-only), but you can now get one on Kickstarter for $695 (30% off) for the first 100 backers, then $795 (20% off) for the remaining backers. All Kickstarter supporters will receive a free 6-month Caira Pro Generative Editing software subscription (priced at $7 per month, extendable to 9 months if the fundraising goals are met). The full press release can be found here.

Check the Kickstarter page for additional information:

Here are a few other successfully funded Kickstarter projects that are still available as late pledges:

• Maven Wave 3 filters
• SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp
• Peak Design Pro Tripod
• Lit Duo 1 lightmeter

Camera Intelligence (formerly Alice Camera) unveils Caira: the world’s first MFT camera integrated with Google’s “Nano Banana”

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