Photography Industry News

June 24, 2020

Out Of The Picture: Olympus To Exit Camera Business
After decades in the camera industry, Olympus will spin off imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners
By Terry Sullivan
Earlier today, Olympus, which for decades has manufactured high-end professional digital camera systems as well as consumer-level point-and-shoots, announced that it is leaving the digital imaging business. According to The Verge, Olympus has signed a memorandum of understanding that it will sell off its imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners... Read more
June 24, 2020

Panasonic Introduces Compact Lumix G100 For Vlogging
A new compact mirrorless camera targeted at vloggers and video content creators
By Terry Sullivan
Panasonic Lumix G100
Panasonic’s new Lumix G100 Today, Panasonic announced a new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the Lumix G100, which is targeted at vloggers and video content creators. In many ways, it’s a camera that appears to be designed to compete directly with the Sony ZV-1, which was announced last month. Panasonic says the new Lumix G100 will include... Read more
June 18, 2020

Sigma Introduces F5-6.3 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom, Teleconverters And More
Company also announces a USB dock and three lenses that are now available in L-Mount formats
By Staff
Today, Sigma introduced several new lenses and accessories: The most notable announcement is the introduction of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens. Marketed as a companion lens to two previously released full-frame mirrorless zooms—the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art—Sigma says the 100-400mm F5-6.3... Read more
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June 16, 2020

Libec’s Versatile Accessories For Photographers And Content Creators
The company offers monopods, tripods and bags to fit your workflow
By Staff
Libec has been producing a variety of accessories in the camera and video worlds for quite a while. The company recently refreshed several product lines. Here are some of the new models: Libec Monopod and Monopod Kit The new TH-M series monopod is available in two configurations—Libec TH-M Professional Video Monopod, specifically designed for free-stand... Read more
June 10, 2020

Tamron Launches All-In-One 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens For Sony E-Mount
The new versatile superzoom lens is designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Staff
Tamron’s new 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD all-in-one zoom lens (Model A071) Tamron has just announced a new superzoom lens, Tamron’s 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), which is an all-in-one zoom for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens, which Tamron says is the first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless... Read more
May 27, 2020

Ricoh Announces Pentax 85mm Lens For K-Mount DSLRs
The new pricey prime lens will have a bright F1.4 maximum aperture
By Terry Sullivan
The new HD PENTAX-D FA*85mm F1.4ED SDM AW prime lens Today, Ricoh introduced a new Star series prime for its Pentax K-Mount DSLR system camera bodies: The new HD PENTAX-D FA*85mm F1.4ED SDM AW prime lens will be available in mid-June for $1899. It’s the second fixed focal-length lens in Ricoh’s next-generation, high performance Pentax Star lens... Read more
May 27, 2020

Panasonic Introduces New LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 For L-Mount Cameras
The new full-frame zoom is lightweight and dust-and-splash resistant
By Terry Sullivan
Panasonic’s new LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens Earlier today, Panasonic announced a new full-frame zoom lens, the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6, for L-Mount mirrorless cameras. Panasonic says the lens will be available at the end of July for $599. What’s intriguing to note is that it has a compact and lightweight design, weighing in at around... Read more
May 26, 2020

Sony Introduces ZV-1 Compact Camera For Vlogging
The new compact camera is targeted at video content creators and vloggers
By Terry Sullivan
Sony’s new ZV-1 compact camera for vloggers Today, Sony introduces the Sony ZV-1 compact camera, which looks rather like a modified RX-100 series style camera. However, aside from the sensor and processor, which is, in fact, borrowed from the Cyber-shot RX-100 Mark VII advance compact camera, Sony says much of the new ZV-1 has been re-designed... Read more
May 18, 2020

Free Update To Capture One 20 Software Improves Healing Tool And Adds Nikon Version
The new version includes other improvements, like a better Before & After tool
By Terry Sullivan
Today, Capture One refreshed its image-editing software, Capture One 20, which now comes with a number of enhancements that should improve workflows for all kinds of photographers. The update improves the following capabilities: Enhanced Healing and Clone Brush Tools The update provides improvements to the software’s Healing brush and Clone brush... Read more
May 1, 2020

Lexar Introduces New Multi-Card Readers
The two readers include a 2-in-1 reader and a 3-in-1 reader
By Staff
Lexar’s two new card readers: The Professional Multi-Card 3-in-1 Reader (top) and Compact Multi-Card 2-in-1 Reader Lexar has introduced two new multi-card readers—the Lexar Professional Multi-Card 3-in-1 USB 3.1 Reader and the Lexar Multi-Card 2-in-1 USB 3.1 Reader, for $29 and $19, respectively. Both will be available later this month. Lexar... Read more