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  • New WANDRD PRVKE V4 camera bag is now live on Kickstarter
    by PR admin on 13 June 2025 at 15:58

    WANDRD initially started on Kickstarter, and for their latest WANDRD PRVKE V4 camera bag, they decided to go back to Kickstarter - they have already raised over $215,000 in the first few hours with an initial goal of $25k: PRVKE V4 + All-New PRVKE EDC Backpacks by WANDRD The bag trusted by 250,000+ […]

  • Announced: Fujifilm X-E5 camera and Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 WR pancake lens
    by PR admin on 12 June 2025 at 14:02

    The previously rumored Fujifilm X-E5 camera and Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 WR pancake lens, and kits with both the camera and lens, are now officially announced and available to preorder: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Additional information on the new Fujifilm X-E5 […]

  • Rollei 85mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras
    by PR admin on 12 June 2025 at 04:08

    The German brand Rollei announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras. For now, the new lens is only available for pre-order in Germany (Foto Erhardt). In the US, Rollei products are sold at B&H Photo. The new Rollei lens appears to be a rebadged Chinese […]

  • New: Manfrotto ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system
    by PR admin on 12 June 2025 at 02:42

    Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system. The new model has an intuitive and seamless modular design with practical features such as its Q90 rotating column, levelling mechanism, sliding column, and Xchange quickly swap system. Pre-orders are now open at: US: B&H Photo DE: […]

  • Reminder: the 2025 Bild Expo starts next week in NYC (free registration)
    by PR admin on 12 June 2025 at 00:04

    The 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo will start next week in NYC (June 17-18) - the free registration is still open. The show's agenda is live on the official website, together with the list of all participating companies: Via NikonRumors The post Reminder: the 2025 Bild Expo starts next week in NYC […]

  • Sigma to announce two new lenses: Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art & Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
    by PR admin on 11 June 2025 at 21:27

    In the next few days, Sigma will soon announce two new lenses: Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens (price: 1,650 AUD) Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens (price: 1,080 AUD) Sigma increased its prices in the US Via Camerainsider The post Sigma to announce two new lenses: Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art […]

  • Another Fujifilm X-E5 teaser released
    by PR admin on 11 June 2025 at 06:09

    Here is the second teaser for the upcoming Fujifilm X-E5 camera (see leaked specs and picture, the official announcement is on June 12th): Fujifilm X-E5 camera with XF 23mm f/2.8 lens leaked on company’s website The first Fujifilm X-E5 camera teaser is out The post Another Fujifilm X-E5 teaser […]

  • Fujifilm X-E5 camera with XF 23mm f/2.8 lens leaked on company’s website
    by PR admin on 10 June 2025 at 16:45

    The previously rumored Fujifilm X-E5 camera with XF 23mm f/2.8 lens leaked on the company's website (removed now). Here are the details: Body only $1699.95 Body with XF 23mm f/2.8 $1,899.95 Customizable Film Simulation dial Placed under the aluminum top plate with a circular window providing an […]

  • The new 2025 5DayDeal video creators bundle is now live
    by PR admin on 7 June 2025 at 17:06

    The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities. The post The new 2025 5DayDeal video […]

  • TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger for $39
    by PR admin on 6 June 2025 at 23:51

    TTartisan announced a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan's website. The new flash works with most DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and compact cameras: See also the previous TTartisan film […]

  • Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens officially announced (E/Z/RF/L)
    by PR admin on 6 June 2025 at 19:29

    The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information: Product name LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Format Compatibility FF Focal Length 8-15mm […]

  • What else is new?
    by PR admin on 6 June 2025 at 19:11

    What to expect next from Nikon? (indeed slow year ahead + list of rumored lenses) Chinese source: another “mysterious model” coming from Nikon this year Nikon US rebates remain unchanged for June, none of the lenses that will get a price increase on June 23 are currently discounted Leica […]

  • Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular cameras to Japan in order to avoid US tariffs
    by PR admin on 5 June 2025 at 19:47

    Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular camera models from China to Japan in order to avoid Trump's tariffs. Fujifilm X100VI Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T50 Fujifilm X-M5 For other markets, the above models will still be made in China. Update: the new listings at B&H will be marked with JP in the […]

  • New Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced in Russia
    by PR admin on 5 June 2025 at 18:47

    Another photo news from Russia: the previously reported Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount was officially announced at an event in Moscow. Several other lenses were also on display: Zenithar 2.8/16 Zenithar 1.2/50 Zenithar 1.4/75 Helios Edition Selena 1.9/58 Selena 2.2/85 Helios 40-2 1.5/85 […]

  • Shvabe announced the first Russian anamorphic cinema lenses
    by PR admin on 5 June 2025 at 17:22

        A few months ago, Shvabe announced the first Russian anamorphic cinema lenses. The Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant is developing cinema lenses with 40, 60, 80, and 100mm focal lengths. The lenses are equipped with PL-mount and a 2x compression ratio. The weight of the 100mm lens is 3 kg. […]

  • The first Fujifilm X-E5 camera teaser is out
    by PR admin on 5 June 2025 at 15:48

    Fujifilm released the first teaser for the upcoming X-E5 camera: Here are the leaked/rumored Fujifilm X-E5 camera specifications: 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 3.69 mdot OLED EVF 3-inch 1.84 mdot side tilt flip screen IBIS with 160MP multi-shot feature Film Simulation Dial 4K 60p, 6.2K 30p (4:2:2 […]

  • ON1 software 20th anniversary promotion sale: get up to 75% off Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more
    by PR admin on 5 June 2025 at 00:32

    ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale: Products up to 75% off: ON1 Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more (view all products) Plugins starting at just $19.99 Customer photo contest with gift card and merch prizes: Check their website […]

  • Development announcement of Sigma AF cine zoom lenses + new Aizu prime cine lenses
    by PR admin on 4 June 2025 at 16:01

    Sigma announced the development of two new AF cine zoom lenses for L + E-mount: Sigma 28-45mm T2 FF / November 2025 Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF / Spring 2026 Sigma also released a new Aizu prime line of cine lenses. Check B&H Photo for pricing and availability. Additional information: Sigma 28-45mm T2 […]

  • Sigma increased its prices in the US
    by PR admin on 4 June 2025 at 00:39

    Sigma increased its prices in the US (previously reported here) as a result of the Trump tariffs. You can already see the new prices at B&H Photo. It seems that most/all items went up by around 10%. Here are a few examples: Lens Model Old Price New Price Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art The […]

  • Top 10 most viewed PhotoRumors posts for May 2025
    by PR admin on 3 June 2025 at 20:05

    Here are the top 10 most viewed PhotoRumors posts for May 2025: DJI Mavic 4 drone specs leaked online Sony quietly announced a new FX3A camera More leaked pictures of the upcoming Fujifilm X-Half digital compact camera Sony is teasing a new camera for June 2nd Yashica FX-D camera coming soon to […]