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Techart’s new compact Leica M to Nikon Z adapter has video AF compatibility

Techart has announced the TZM-02, a new autofocus adapter for using manual focus Leica M lenses on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. The new second-generation adapter offers a more compact design and promises improved performance, including better autofocus thanks to more powerful autofocus servo motors. The Techart TZM-02 is compatible with Nikon’s latest APS-C and full-frame Z-mount cameras…
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Nikon announces to develop an 85mm F1.2 S lens for its Z-mount camera system

Nikon has announced it’s developing an 85mm F1.2 S lens for its Z-mount camera system. The lens is part of Nikon’s S-Line, which the company says ‘demonstrate[s] outstanding optical performance, adhering to a high standard of design principles and quality control.’ Few details are provided by Nikon regarding its new ultrafast telephoto prime. In fact, the only specification revealed…
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Update (Wednesday, January 4, 2023): The article has been updated to clarify this is a full-frame lens, not an APS-C lens. Alongside the announcement of its new 85mm F1.2 lens, Nikon has also said it’s developing a compact 26mm F2.8 lens for its Z-mount camera…
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Film Friday: Meet Luminar 100, a new 35mm color film stock made from Kodak Aerocolor IV aerial film

As the film revival continues strong, another new color film stock has been released, this time by Montreal-based Popho Camera Company. And unlike other respooled rolls of film, Popho Camera Company comes right out and says what its new Luminar 100 film stock is: respooled Kodak Aerocolor IV 2460, historically used for aerial surveillance. Popho Luminar 100 is a daylight-balanced color negative…
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Nikon announced developing an 85mm lens for its Z-Mount Camera System

Nikon has announced it’s developing an 85mm F1.2 S lens for its Z-mount camera system. The lens is part of Nikon’s S-Line, which the company says ‘demonstrate[s] outstanding optical performance, adhering to a high standard of design principles and quality control.’ Few details are provided by Nikon regarding its new ultrafast telephoto prime. In fact, the only specification revealed…
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