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Fujifilm unveils $199 Bluetooth tripod grip for its X Series cameras

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 offers zoom functionality with a ‘T/W’ rocker, as well as dedicated triggers for still shooting and video recording.
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Report: Fujifilm Japan is temporarily ceasing X100V orders due to having too many to process

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 its compact form factor and impressive image quality, the X100V has proven to be one of the most desired cameras on the…
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Gear in this story

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 the watch to lose its coloring and show the bare aluminum metal underneath. This defect made the bezel match the rest of the…
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Initial Review

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…
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Leica reveals Leitz Phone 2, a rebranded Sharp Aquos R7 with a 47.2MP Type 1 sensor

Leica has announced the Leitz Phone 2, a successor to its Leitz Phone 1 device it released last year. The Leitz Phone 2 is effectively a Leica-branded Sharp Aquos R7 and features a new Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor 47.2MP CMOS sensor. Starting first with the sensor, Leica lists it as a 47.2MP Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor CMOS sensor with a 19mm (35mm equivalent) F1.9 lens in front. This is more…
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