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·July 15, 2025

Sony RX1R III: The long-awaited full-frame compact camera, 10 years in the making?

Sony surprises everyone by unveiling the RX1R III, the latest iteration of its full-frame compact camera. This new version features a 61 MP sensor, a noticeably improved autofocus, all packed into the same tiny body. 10 years later, the direct competitor to the Leica Q3 has arrived.

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·October 24, 2024

Nikon will equip its Z6 III with a C2PA-compliant image traceability feature

Nikon has announced the development of a special firmware update to equip its Z6 III with an option to apply a C2PA-compliant traceability marker to captured images.

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·February 24, 2026

CP+ 2026: Sigma launches… into rice farming

Sigma announces the creation of Sigma Aizu Farm, a subsidiary dedicated to rice cultivation in the region where its only factory in the world is located. This initiative extends the lens manufacturer's longstanding commitment to Aizu.

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·February 28, 2026

Meike 25, 35, and 56 mm f/1.7 Air: a new range of APS-C lenses… inspired by Viltrox?

At CP+ 2026, Meike unveiled a future "Air" range dedicated to APS-C hybrids (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z). It consists of three fixed focal lengths: 25 mm, 35 mm, and 56 mm f/1.7. But the suffix "Air" is strangely reminiscent of the eponymous series from Viltrox.

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·February 26, 2026

CP+ 2026: Samyang unveils its AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom and brings the 14-24mm to L mount

The LK Samyang AF 60-180 mm f/2.8 will be on display at CP+ 2026 and is expected to be available in early second half of 2026. Similarly, the AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 zoom lens will soon be available in L-mount.

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·June 17, 2025

Peak Design Pro Tripod: 3 new tripods – taller, sturdier, yet still compact

Peak Design launches the Pro Tripods: taller, sturdier, and more functional tripods—while remaining compact.

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·February 28, 2025

CP+ 2025: Viltrox unveils 4 ambitious prime lenses, including the AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB

Designed for full-format and APS-C hybrids, the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB, AF 25 mm f/1.7 Air , AF 50 mm f/2 Air and 85 mm f/1.4 confirm the manufacturer's lofty ambitions.

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·June 23, 2025

Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8: German looks, Asian heart?

Rollei, the historic German brand, is back with an AF 85 mm f/1.8 lens. This luminous fixed focal length, its first for Sony and Nikon full-format hybrids, evokes similar models offered by Viltrox or 7Artisans.

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·May 22, 2025

Fujifilm X half: ultra-compact with 1” sensor, vertical format, and 2-in-1 feature

Fujifilm has unveiled the X half, a pocket-sized vintage-style compact camera with a 1” sensor, capable of combining two vertical photos into one composition thanks to a clever lever mechanism.

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·January 20, 2026

Nikon vs. Viltrox: a legal case in China that could change everything for the Z mount

Nikon is suing Viltrox for infringement of patents related to the Z mount. At least, that's the rumor going around.

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·May 9, 2025

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

The Nikon Japan website recently classified the Nikon D6 as an "old product", implying that production has now ceased.

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·March 26, 2025

Canon PowerShot V1: A Vlogging Compact with a Unique 1.4-Inch Sensor

Canon unveils the PowerShot V1, a compact camera designed for vlogging. Announced for the Japanese market, it stands out with a new 1.4-inch sensor, 4K oversampled from 5.7K, and an integrated fan.

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·February 26, 2026

CP+ 2026: Sigma announces the development of 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, scheduled for release in September 2026

Sigma announces the development of an 85mm f/1.2 DG Art fixed focal length lens, which will complete its range of ultra-bright lenses. It will be available from September 2026.

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·February 28, 2019

Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma: “We hope for renewed success with the L-mount”

At CP+ 2019 in Japan, we met with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, to talk about the new L-mount that Sigma shares with Panasonic and Leica as a result of their partnership. This major event in the world of photography marks a new turning point for the manufacturer, but also for the full-frame mirrorless camera sector.

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Mothra and Vast projects: Canon and Nikon in the service of astronomy and space exploration

Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE review in Japan: a compact and lightweight standard zoom lens

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple buries the hard disk icon and switches (at last) to SSD

Nik Collection 8.1: DxO fine-tunes its suite and gives PhotoLab and ViewPoint for free

Luminar Neo + Mobile: up to 75% instant discount and improved responsiveness

Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE review in Japan: a compact and lightweight standard zoom lens

Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 Evo review: the right balance between compactness and performance?

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Sony RX1R III: The long-awaited full-frame compact camera, 10 years in the making?

Nikon will equip its Z6 III with a C2PA-compliant image traceability feature

CP+ 2026: Sigma launches… into rice farming

Meike 25, 35, and 56 mm f/1.7 Air: a new range of APS-C lenses… inspired by Viltrox?

CP+ 2026: Samyang unveils its AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom and brings the 14-24mm to L mount

Peak Design Pro Tripod: 3 new tripods – taller, sturdier, yet still compact

CP+ 2025: Viltrox unveils 4 ambitious prime lenses, including the AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB

Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8: German looks, Asian heart?

Fujifilm X half: ultra-compact with 1” sensor, vertical format, and 2-in-1 feature

Nikon vs. Viltrox: a legal case in China that could change everything for the Z mount

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

Canon PowerShot V1: A Vlogging Compact with a Unique 1.4-Inch Sensor

CP+ 2026: Sigma announces the development of 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, scheduled for release in September 2026

Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma: “We hope for renewed success with the L-mount”

No, the Earth hasn't lost its luster: a closer look at the "Hello, World" photo from Artemis II

Tamron CP+ 2026 Interview: “There are many innovations that Tamron made first”

No, the Earth hasn't lost its luster: a closer look at the "Hello, World" photo from Artemis II

Tamron CP+ 2026 Interview: “There are many innovations that Tamron made first”

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