Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens Officially Announced, Price $2,299

In addition to the GFX 100 II medium format camera, Fujifilm also announced the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens.

The US price of the fast prime is $2,299 and will be released on September 26 2023. Now the new Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Pre-order links:

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: $7,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens: $2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Features:

  • Medium Format | f/1.7
  • 44mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Extremely Fast Portrait Prime
  • DC Motor with GMR Sensor AF System
  • Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Design & Fluorine Coating

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Fujifilm GFX 100 II Officially Announced, Price $7,499

Fujifilm officially announced the new Fujifilm GFX 100 II camera. The US price is $7,499 and it will be released on September 26, 2023.  Now the new Fujifilm GFX 100 II is available for pre-order at  Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order link:

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: $7,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Features:

  • New GFX 102 MP CMOS II HS Imaging Sensor and X-Processor 5
  • 8fps continuous mechanical shutter, innovative AI Autofocus algorithm, up to 8 Stops of IBIS
  • Internally Record 4K/ 60p at full sensor width in 4:2:2, 10-Bit Apple ProRes & jam sync timecode
  • World First: Natively enabled for Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration w/no accessory requirements
  • Multiple Cinema Formats: FUJINON PREMISTA, 35mm, and 35mm Anamorphic
  • Resolution: 102 MP
  • Lens Included: Without Lens
  • Lens Mount: Fujifilm G Mount
  • Video Resolution: 4K 60fps

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Panasonic Lumix G9 II and Two New Lenses Officially Announced

Panasonic officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix G9 II mirrorless camera and new Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH & 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER OIS Lenses.

Check out the pre-order links to major stores below :

Panasonic Lumix G9 II body: $1,897.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Lens: $2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$500 off on Panasonic Lumix G9 II with 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens: $2,295.98 at B&H.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. Lens: $1,147.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens: $1,597.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic DMW-BG1 Battery Grip: $347.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II Key Features

  • 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • C4K/4K 60p 4:2:2 10-Bit Video Recording
  • 100MP Handheld High-Res Mode
  • 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2
  • 3.68m-Dot 0.8x-Magnification OLED LVF
  • 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • 779-Point Phase-Detection AF System
  • ISO 25600 and 75 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Dual UHS-II SD Slots; Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • Weather-Sealed Design

100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH POWER OIS Lens Key Features

  • Micro Four Thirds System | f/4 to f/22
  • 200-800mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Compact Ultra Telephoto Zoom
  • .5x Max. Magnification (35mm Equivalent)
  • POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatibility
  • Rotating Tripod Collar & Built-In Hood
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Dust, Splash, and Freeze Resistant

35-100mm f/2.8 POWER OIS Lens Key Features

  • Micro Four Thirds System | f/2.8 to f/22
  • 70-200mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Fast Telephoto Zoom
  • POWER Optical Image Stabilizer
  • UED and ED Elements
  • 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 Compatible
  • Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design

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GoPro HERO12 Black Officially Announced, Price $399

GoPro officially announced the new GoPro HERO12 Black camera. The US price is $399 and it will be released in September 13, 2023. Now the new GoPro HERO12 Black is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order link:

GoPro HERO12 Black: $399 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. 

Key Features

  • 27MP with Improved Performance
  • 5.3K60/4K120/2.7K240 Video, 27MP Photos
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 Image Stabilization
  • Front and Rear LCD Screens
  • Bluetooth Audio Connectivity and Control
  • 33′ Waterproof without Housing
  • 8x Slow-Motion Video
  • 1720mAh Capacity Rechargeable Battery

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GoPro HERO12 will be Announced on September 6th

According to recent reports, the new GoPro Hero 12 camera will be announced on September 6th.

Now In Stock GoPro HERO11 Black – $499.99

Now In Stock GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition Bundle – $699.99

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X-Mount

Sigma has officially announced two new additional lenses for Fujifilm X Mount:

All compatible lenses for Fujifilm | Fujifilm Lens Abbreviations and Meanings

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS lens is expected to retail for $949, while the 23mm F1.4 DC DN lens will be priced at around $549. Both lenses are set to become available starting from September 21st. Additionally, for those who already own either lens in E or L mounts, Sigma offers a mount conversion service to convert them to X-mount. Continue reading “Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X-Mount”

Sony A7C II, A7C R and FE 16-35mm GM II Lens Leaked Specs

We are getting close to a major Sony announcement.  Sony A7C II, Sony A7C R and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lens are scheduled to be announced on August 29th, 2023.

The upcoming Sony a7C II is rumored to feature a 33MP sensor, mirroring the Sony a7 IV‘s capabilities. Similarly, speculations about the Sony a7C R suggest a potential 61MP sensor, aligning with the a7R V‘s configuration.

Here are the rumored pricing for the upcoming Sony a7CII and Sony a7CR cameras:

  • Sony a7CII: €2,700, around $2,500
  • Sony a7CR: €4,200, around $3,400

and below are the rumored specs: Continue reading “Sony A7C II, A7C R and FE 16-35mm GM II Lens Leaked Specs”

Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Lens to Start Shipping Soon

The newly announced Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR lens will start shipping from August 30, listed at Adorama. While B&H listed “shipping will begin Sat Sep 30”.

Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR lens costs $1,696.95, with which, you are always ready for the shot, whether capturing wildlife in its natural habitat, fast-paced sports action, or tracking aircraft speeding across the sky.

Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 Pre-Order Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama
Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Pre-Order Amazon/ Adorama / B&H

Rumored Specs of Nikon Zf Leaked, Priced $1,999

Retro style Nikon Zf full frame mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced soon.  The Code name of the camera is N2137 and the Nikon Zf price is expected to be at around $1,999.

Rumored specs of Nikon Zf can be seen below. Continue reading “Rumored Specs of Nikon Zf Leaked, Priced $1,999”

Sony A7 IV: the Best Selling in the First Half of August 2023

CAPA CAMERA WEB posted the best selling products of Yodobashi Camera’s interchangeable lens digital cameras in the first half of August 2023.  Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) wins the top 1 position, followed by Canon EOS R6 Mark II (Amazon/B&H Photo Video/Adorama) .

Top 10 brand new digital camera sales ranking from August 1st to August 15th, 2023:

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