Leica Q3 Price, Specs, Release Date Announced

Leica has announced the Q3, price tag $59995, a full-frame compact camera with a fast Summilux lens and Triple-Resolution Technology.  Check availability at Adorama, B&HPhoto and Amazon.

Leica Q3 features a newly developed BSI-CMOS sensor with a resolution of either 60MP, 36MP or 18MP. The Leica Q3 uses the entire size of the sensor when shooting at each resolution, with a native sensitivity range from ISO 50 on up to 100,000.

The Triple-Resolution sensor is paired with Leica’s latest Maestro Series processor. The new Leica camera also boasts a hybrid AF system with both phase detection and contrast autofocus.

Not traditionally known for video, Leica has also given the Q3 some powerful tools for filmmakers. The camera can record C8K and 8K video at up to 30p, C4K and 4K video at up to 60p and Full HD at up to 120p. The Leica Q3 records both MP4 and MOV files and uses the h.264, h.265 and Apple ProRes codecs.

On the front of the Leica Q3 is a fast Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH fixed lens, which allows you to focus on subjects from as close as 17cm thanks to an integrated macro mode. The lens also allows users to zoom digitally to focal lengths of 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm. What’s more, it incorporates Leica Perspective Control and Leica Dynamic Range to finesse your images.

Other features include a tilting 3-inch, 1.843k-dot touchscreen and a 5.760k-dot EVF. In continuous shooting mode you can shoot at up to 15fps, while the Leica Q3’s electronic shutter allows for shutter speeds as fast as 1/16,000sec.

Leica Q3 Key specifications:

  • 60MP full-frame sensor
  • 28mm F1.7 Summilux stabilized lens
  • Crops to 35, 50, 70 and 90mm (39, 19, 8 and 6MP)
  • 5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.79x magnification
  • 3″ tilt touchscreen LCD with 1.8 million dots
  • Native ISO range of 50-100,000
  • Hybrid autofocus (PDAF + contrast AF with DFD)
  • 8K video capture in UHD or DCI ratios up to 30p (H.265)
  • Apple ProRes 422HQ support for 1080p video capture up to 60p
  • AI-assisted perspective control and dynamic range tools for JPEG mode
  • IP52-rated dust and water resistant
  • USB-C and micro-HDMI ports
  • Wireless charging via optional hand grip add-on
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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Fujifilm X-S20 and XF 8mm F3.5 R WR Lens Officially Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Fujifilm has just officially announced the new mid-range  camera and XF 8mm F3.5 Lens at X Summit BKK 2023 (see live blog here). The Fujifilm X-S20 will be available from the end of June 2023 priced at $1299 while the XF 8mm f/3.5 will be available for $799 at the same time.

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $1,299: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama

Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: $799 at B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm X-S20 & XF 8mm f/3.5 Announcement Live At Fujifilm X Summit

Fujifilm has updated its range of mirrorless cameras with the introduction of the Fujifilm X-S20. Plus, a new Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 lens has been announced.

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon

Features on the Fujifilm X-S20, announced at the Fujifilm X Summit, include a 26MP X-Trans 4 sensor, X Processor 5, and 7-stop, 5-axis IBIS which improves on the X-S10. 750 shots will be possible per charge with the NP-W235. Video is captured at 6.2K as well as 4K and Full HD with a new VLOG option available on the mode dial so you can quickly access video functions.

An XF 8mm f/3.5 lens has also been announced and it’s the widest lens currently available in the Fujifilm X-mount. It gives a 112-degree angle of view that’s the same as most smartphones produce and has a 12mm effective focal length. The XF 8mm f/3.5 weighs 215g and measures just 52.8mm. 62mm filters fit the lens.

Price & Availability: The Fujifilm X-S20 will be available from the end of June 2023 priced at $1299 while the XF 8mm f/3.5 will be available for $799 at the same time.

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Canon EOS R100 Camera & RF 28mm F2.8 STM Pancake Lens Announced

Canon has introduced an entry-level EOS R100 camera to its EOS R range along with a small and light RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens. The US price for Canon EOS R100 body is $479, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon. The US price for Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens is $299, now available for pre-order at  B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon. Both EOS R100 and RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens will be released in July 2023.

The Canon EOS R 100 is an entry-level mirrorless camera featuring a 24.1 megapixel, APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF while the RF 28mm f/1.8 STM is a compact and lightweight full-frame RF prime pancake lens. Continue reading “Canon EOS R100 Camera & RF 28mm F2.8 STM Pancake Lens Announced”

Officially Announced: New Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging Camera

Sony has announced the ZV-1 Mark II vlogging compact camera built around a 20MP Type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor and an 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens. The US price for ZV-1 II is $899, you can check pre-order options at B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama. The release date for Sony ZV-1 II is in June 2023.

Sony ZV-1 II Key Features:

  • For Vloggers and Content Creators
  • 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Wide-Angle 18-50mm-Equiv. f/1.8-4 Lens
  • UHD 4K30p Video w/ HLG & S-Log3/2 Gammas
  • 3″ Side Flip-Out Touchscreen LCD
  • Intuitive Touch Focus & Exposure Control
  • Real-Time Tracking & Eye AF
  • Bokeh Switch & Face Priority AE
  • Cinematic Vlog Setting, S&Q Shoot Mode
  • Product Showcase Setting

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Sony ZV-1 II Leaked Specs

The Sony ZV-1 II will be officially announced tomorrow at 10am ET New York time. Here are the leaked specs of Sony ZV-1 II.

Rumored Sony ZV-1 II Specs

  • Same 20MP sensor of the ZV-1
  • It will feature a newly designed 18-50mm f/1.8-4.0 lens (compared to the ZV-1 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens)
  • cinematic vlog
  • animal eye AF
  • looks nearly the same as the current ZV-1
  • It will be expensive with a price close to 1000 Dollars/Euro

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Nikon Z9: the Best Selling in the First Half of May 2023

Nikon Z9 gets the No #1 slot of the Best Selling Camera in the First Half of May 2023. Yodobashi Camera’s top ten best-selling interchangeable lens digital cameras revealed for First Half of May 2023.

According to the CAPA CAMERA WEB, the Nikon Z9 full frame mirrorless wins the NO. 1 best selling camera, followed by the Sony a7 IV.

The Nikon Z9 is one of the most powerful cameras on the market, capable of up to 30 fps shooting in JPEG or 20 with Raw capture, and able to record 8K/30 video, with the promise of 12-bit Raw 8K/60 capture in a future firmware update. It’s also one of relatively few cameras on the market to completely forego a mechanical shutter, a design decision made possible by the impressively fast read-out speed of the new sensor.

Nikon Z9 is available for pre-order and currently selling for $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. 

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Canon EOS R100 and Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens Announcement Soon

Canon will soon announce the new Canon EOS R100 APS-C entry-level camera and RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens. The US price of the upcoming Canon EOS R100 & RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens already leaked online.

Canon EOS R100

  • Canon EOS R100 Body: $479
  • Canon EOS R100/ RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit: $599
  • Canon EOS R100 Double Zoom Kit (18-45mm & 55-210mm): $829
  • Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E4A: $180

Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens

  • RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens: $299
  • Lens Hood EW-55: $45

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Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM Lens to be Announced in Q4 of 2023

According to late rumors by CR, the super telephoto zoom lens RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM lens will be officially announced in the Q4 of 2023 or at the beginning of 2024 along with EOS R1.

Canon has a long history of upgrading its lenses in pairs, and the lack of an RF version of the 500mm has many photographers wondering when it’s coming. However, with the recent launch of the RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM, Canon appears to have taken a fresh approach to its super telephoto lenses.

Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens: $9,499 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon. Continue reading “Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM Lens to be Announced in Q4 of 2023”

Fujifilm X-S20 to Cost $1,299 and Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR Lens for $799

Fujifilm will officially announce and XF 8mm F3.5 Lens at “X Summit BKK 2023″ on May 24, 2023. Here are the rumored price info and updated specs that have been leaked on the web.

  • Fujifilm X-S20: $1,299
  • Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR Lens: $799

Fujifilm  X-S10 is now for $999, so Fujifilm X-S20 is a 30% price more expensive than Fujifilm X-S10. The price of the X-S20 seems to be significantly higher than the X-S10, but it may be unavoidable because the prices of cameras from other companies have also been raised.

Also, Fujifilm  XF 8mm F3.5 R WR lens is not cheap ( $799), but is it reasonable for a lens with sharp specs of 12mm equivalent ultra-wide angle. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-S20 to Cost $1,299 and Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR Lens for $799”