Nikkei writes:

The penetration rate of digital cameras among households at the end of fiscal 2023 will fall below 50% for the first time in 19 years since the end of fiscal 2004. The demand for compact digital cameras has fallen as smartphone ownership has increased. Japan once had a strong presence in digital home appliances, but is now in a notable decline.

Not really a surprise. That’s why digital camera companies focused on the enthusiast amateur and pro market.

What is Sony’s most innovative camera so far? A9III, A1, A7SIII?

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Key Features:

• Fast Charging: This USB C charger supports 18W output with an adaptive type c fast charger, enabling your camera battery from zero to 100% in less than 1.5 hours, 50% faster than standard chargers. (90% of the camera battery chargers on the market are Micro USB charger 5V. )

Yep, you can still make  a lot of money in the camera business if you can deliver innovative new products. DClife reports that

On June 18, 2024, Tamron announced that it would increase its dividend per share from 50 yen to 70 yen. Stock price has risen by more than 50% since the beginning of the year!

Nikkei writes:

This reflects the strong performance of the company’s main camera business and sales of in-vehicle parts, which have grown. *

You can now preorder both autofocus lenses on Indiegogo (Click here) . This is the official product video:

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We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for SIGMA’s Sony E-mount, which had been suspended, has resumed.

The changes in this firmware are as follows:

[Applicable products]

・ SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports Ver.02 in Sony E-mount
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Coupon rebates at Amazon Germany:

• 140 Euro coupon rebate on the Sony 24-105mm G
• 100 Euro coupon

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