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Leica re-releases the Leica M6 film camera for $5,295 with updated viewfinder, 'modern electronics' and more

No, you haven’t entered a time machine. Leica has re-released its iconic M6 camera, 38 years after it was first released back in 1984. While it keeps the same overall look and functionality of the original M6, this updated version does bring a few upgraded features. Throughout its 18-year production run, Leica made nearly 175,000 M6 cameras in multiple variations. Used models still fetch high…
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Leica releases SL2-S 'Reporter' edition in dark green with an aramid fiber coating

The Leica SL2-S has received a special Leica ‘Reporter’ edition, providing the camera with a robust exterior, including a scratch-resistant green paint finish and aramid fiber coating. Limited to just 1,000 units worldwide, the $5,499 Leica SL2-S Reporter is about $300 more expensive than the standard black SL2-S mirrorless camera. If you’re unfamiliar with the SL2-S…
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Tearing down the Canon EOS R7 with Kolari Vision

A large ribbon cable connects the rear panel of the camera to the main body of the camera. The team at Kolari Vision is back at it again, this time with a teardown of Canon’s new 32.5MP EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera. Kolari Vision starts the teardown off with an…
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Venus Optics announces two new F0.95 Laowa Argus primes for MFT, APS-C camera systems

Venus Optics has announced the release of two new ultrafast manual APS-C prime lenses: a Laowa Argus 18mm F0.95 APO lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras and a Laowa Argus 25mm F0.95 APO lens for five APS-C mirrorless camera systems. Both of these lenses offer a roughly 35mm equivalent focal length on their respective camera systems and are the latest in the company’s premium Argus…
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Nikon has announced firmware version 3.0, a significant update that improves upon existing features and adds new features to Nikon’s high-end full-frame mirrorless Z9 camera system. High-Res Zoom New to the Z9 with firmware version 3.0 is High-Res Zoom mode when shooting…
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TTArtisan announces the 27mm F2.8 XF, its first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

TTArtisan has announced the 27mm F2.8 XF lens, its first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The 41mm equivalent lens is constructed of six elements in five groups, including two high-refractive index elements. It has an aperture range of F2.8 through F16, uses a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, has a minimum focusing distance of 35cm (13.8″), uses a 39mm front filter thread…
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