A new Chinese manufacturer will soon launch an f/1.2 full-frame autofocus E-mount on the market
There are rumors on Weibo about a completely new Chinese company that wants to launch a new f/1.2 full-frame autofocus E-mount lens. Again, this is not a well-known company like Viltrox , 7Artisans , Laowa , Meike or others that we already know.
I find it impressive how many Chinese manufacturers are now building autofocus lenses. Some of these lenses, such as the Viltrox FE lenses , are of extremely high quality. Now there are only two major hurdles for them:
- Building
Lowest price ever: Samyang 35mm f/1.8
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Now this looks cool: First transparent portable SSD storage
Colddisk announced this cool looking transparent 4TB portable SSD drive you can preorder on Kickstarter (Click here) .
Colddisk is a lightweight and portable USB 4/Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVMe drive enclosure, equipped with an active copper cooling system, delivering ultra-fast transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps and a maximum storage capacity of 2TB. Crafted with a durable aluminum alloy casing and precision engineering, it offers exceptional stability and superior cooling performance. Colddisk is the perfect choice for creators, professionals, and tech
24h deal: 50% off on the Sirui 24mm f/2.8 Anamorphic 1.33x Lens and $300 off on the Sigma 28mm f/1.4
In 2015 Sony announced the RX1rII for $3298…10 years after it still sells for the same price and has become a classic!
Nearly 10 years ago, in October 2015, Sony unveiled the Sony RX1R II . One key point to consider is that this is the only Sony camera that has maintained its value without losing a single dollar over the past decade. Back in 2015, it retailed for $3,298, and as of 2025, you will still pay the exact same amount for a brand-new model, whether at B&H Photo or Amazon .
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Mapcamera: December 2024 New and Used Digital Camera Popularity Ranking
Mapcamera shared the bestseller list for December:
Most sold new cameras:
- Nikon Z50II
- FUJIFILM X-M5
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- SONY α1II
- SONY α7C II
- Canon EOS R1
- FUJIFILM X100VI
- Nikon Z f
- RICOH GR IIIx
- SONY α7IV
Most sold used cameras:
Sorry, this is not an alien: It’s the new Laowa Parfocal 15-35mm Zoom Probe Lens
The image on top reminds me of the aliens in the (great!) movie ARRIVAL . IN reality what you see here is thew upcoming Laowa Parfocal 15-35mm Zoom Probe Lens. The press release writes:
Just announced: New 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 pancake lens
7Artisans announced this new 18mm f/5.6 manual focusing pancake lens you can preorder now at Amazon US , Amazon DE , Amazon UK , Amazon AUS , Pergear .
Her are the key specs:
Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Updates for Alpha 1 II, Alpha 1, and Alpha 9 III
Here is the press text:
Sony Electronics Announces Firmware Updates for Alpha 1 II , Alpha 1 , and Alpha 9 III
Updates include shooting function improvements and additional support for the Camera Authenticity Solution
Today, Sony Electronics Inc. announces new firmware updates for the Alpha 1 II ( download Ver. 2.00 here ), Alpha 1 ( download Ver. 3.00 here ), and Alpha 9 III ( download Ver. 3.00 here ) cameras. These firmware versions bring varying updates to shooting,