Optics manufacturer 7Artisans has announced the 35mm F2 Mark II, a second-generation manual prime lens for Leica M mount cameras.
The fully manual lens features a new optical design compared to its predecessor, constructed of eight elements in seven groups. It features an aperture range of F2 through F22 (the original one topped out at F16), has a clicked aperture ring and uses a 10-blade aperture…
Fujifilm unveils $199 Bluetooth tripod grip for its X Series cameras
November 30, 2022
Fujifilm has announced the TG-BT1, a new Bluetooth tripod grip for its line of X Series cameras.
As the Bluetooth functionality suggests, this grip is able to wirelessly connect to select X Series cameras for remote control of various functions. Specifically, the trigger…
Tamron has announced the launch of Tamron Lens Utility Mobile for Android.
This new Android app, available for free through the Google Play Store, allows Tamron lens owners to adjust the settings and customizable functions while on the go. Specifically, users can adjust the…
This past Saturday, November 26, Leica Store San Francisco was robbed, at gunpoint, of nearly $180,000 in camera equipment.
According to surveillance video, four suspects, who arrived in a gray sedan, made their way into the Union Square store around 1:20pm. At least one suspect was armed with a handgun while another appeared to be holding a hammer or mallet of sorts to smash the display cases in…
Report: Fujifilm Japan is temporarily ceasing X100V orders due to having too many to process
November 18, 2022
Fujifilm announced the release of its X100V APS-C digital camera back in February 2020. Now, nearly three years later, Fujifilm Japan has announced it is having to temporarily stop orders due to having too many back orders, according to a new report from FujiRumors.
Due to…
Canon has announced a significant firmware update for its EOS C70 4K mirrorless cinema camera, bringing new and improved features to Canon’s 4K Super 35mm cinema camera.
Highlights of firmware version 1.0.5.1 for the C70 include the addition of Eye Detection AF, Face…
Fujifilm Instax Buying Guide: What You Need to Know About Cameras and Printers in 2022
November 15, 2022
Fujifilm’s line of Instax products are a fun and incredibly easy way to create tangible prints that you can watch slowly develop before your eyes. Although there are a few different formats of instant film currently on the market, Fujifilm’s Instax film line offers the widest variety of formats, the most cameras and smartphone printers to choose from, and in our opinion the best quality. In…
Gear in this story
November 15, 2022
Leica has announced the Q2 Ghost, an exclusive special edition camera that was made in collaboration with Hodinkee, known for its expertise in watches.
The name is inspired by certain watches – most notably Rolex – that have a sought-after defect that caused the bezel of…
Nikon's Q2 financials show better-than-expected revenue, profit for imaging division
November 15, 2022
The outside of Nikon’s Sendai Factory.
Nikon has released its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of its 2023 fiscal year (FY2023). In the materials, we see the company’s Imaging Products Business bringing in more revenue than it projected last quarter…
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Initial Review
November 14, 2022
Sigma has announced the 18–50mm F2.8 DC DN lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. This lens is effectively identical to Sigma’s existing 18–50mm F2.8 DC DN lenses for Sony E-mount and L-mount camera systems.
Sigma’s lens, which offers a roughly 27–75mm full-frame equivalent zoom range, is constructed of 13 elements in ten groups, including three aspherical elements and one Super…
