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Aiursan announced the most affordable VPG400 Type A card yet….or are they cheating?

Airusan launched their new 512GB VPG400 Type A card on Amazon (Click here) . Their previous generation cards have not been officially tested and approved by the CF association. So I don’t know if this card really meets the VPG400 standard. If they keep their promise, this would be the most affordable VPG400 Type A card on the market.

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SG-image teases the launch of the new 35mm f/2.2 pancake FE AF lens

SG-image made it clear on this teaser the 35mm f/2.2 pancake FE lens is coming soon. Still no info about pricing tough. SG-images are usually found on Amazon and Aliexpress .

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Would you keep a Sony 16–35 f/2.8 GM II purchased on Amazon that has so many scratches on the packaging?

Seabasse writes:

I ordered a new Sony 16–35 f/2.8 GM II on Amazon (possibly a bad decision), and the box arrived pretty beat up, like a raccoon went at it. The lens itself looks new and in good condition, but it didn’t come wrapped in bubble wrap. Some lenses I’ve bought in the past did, so I’m unsure whether this box had been opened before.

Can anyone confirm whether these lenses normally ship with bubble wrap


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Track your gear: Lowest price ever on the Apple AirTag 4 Pack.

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Viltrox confirmed the new AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB and AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB lenses are coming in 2026

The silhouette of the 50 and 85mm f/1.2 FF lenses

On Reddit Viltrox wrote:

The AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB and AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB lenses are currently in development, and we plan to launch them in 2026.

We don’t yet have an FE 85mm f/1.2 lens, so this is a welcome addition that fills one of the rare gaps in the E-mount lens lineup


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CIPA reports an impressive spike in fixed-lens camera sales

CIPA has released fresh global camera shipment statistics from Japanese manufacturers, and the market is clearly rebounding. Interchangeable‑lens camera volumes are tracking close to last year’s levels, while fixed‑lens compact cameras are surging, driven by renewed interest in travel, street photography, and everyday carry point‑and‑shoots.

The mirrorless segment continues to perform well—just look at how the Sony A7 V is the best‑selling mirrorless camera at B&H Photo . If you’re shopping for a full

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