Sigma 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.2 Art, 16-28mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens Rumors

Here are the latest updates on the Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens,  Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens, and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE lens for Sony E mount.

Sigma will announce the new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art and 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens in Q2 (April-June) of 2022 with the new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens. The latest rumor suggests that the new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens for Sony E mount will be announced by the end of the year. The release of the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens could be early next year, this is because the semiconductor and supply issues haven’t been resolved yet. Continue reading “Sigma 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.2 Art, 16-28mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN FE Lens Rumors”

Confirmed: Canon EOS R7 Will Be Announced in Q4 of 2022

According to recent Canon rumors, Canon is planning to announce the EOS R7 in Q4 of 2022.

The previous rumors said the new Canon EOS R7 APS-C RF mount mirrorless camera will be announced in March, but looks like it has been postponed. More Canon EOS R7 rumors after the break! Continue reading “Confirmed: Canon EOS R7 Will Be Announced in Q4 of 2022”

Upcoming Sony Products in 2022 (A7R V, A9 III, New ZV Camera & Lenses)

Here are the full list of rumored Sony cameras and lenses in 2022. According to latest , there are many products to be announced in the upcoming weeks including Sony A7R VA9 III, New ZV camera and More E-Mount Lenses.

This up-to-date list gives you the full list of Sony mirrorless cameras and E-mount lenses to be announced for the rest of the year. By the way the rumor that is still valid is that the Sony A7R V and the new ZV camera will be announced before the A9 III. Continue reading “Upcoming Sony Products in 2022 (A7R V, A9 III, New ZV Camera & Lenses)”

Lexar announces new Diamond Series CFexpress Type B cards with 1,900MB/s read speeds

Lexar announces CFExpress Type-B Card DIAMOND Series and CFexpress Type-A Card GOLD Series.

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New Nikon Firmware Updates for 24-120mm, 100-400mm Z Lenses & P1000 Camera

Nikon released new firmware updates for the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses and the P1000 camera.

You can find the download with firmware update details below.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens: $2,696.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens: $1,096.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “New Nikon Firmware Updates for 24-120mm, 100-400mm Z Lenses & P1000 Camera”

Nikon EN-EL18d Battery for Z9 now in Stock & Shipping

Nikon EN-EL18d Battery for Z9 is now in stock and shipping at AmazonAdorama, and it will be soon in stock at B&H. The US price is $220.95.

The Nikon EN-EL 18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery has a capacity of 3300mAh, an output of 10.8V, and 36Wh. The battery can charge within the MH-33 charger and it can be used as a spare or replacement battery for the Nikon Z 9.

Nikon EN-EL18D battery for the Z9: $220.95 at AmazonAdorama.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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Pre-order: Nikon MC-CF660G 660GB CFexpress Type B Memory Card

In addition to its firmware updates for the Z6 II, Z7 II and Z9, Nikon also announced the release of its first CFexpress Type B memory card. The new Nikon MC-CF660G 660GB CFexpress Type B memory card is now available for pre-order. Check availability at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The MC-CF660G is a CFexpress (Type B)5 memory card with a large capacity of 660 GB. It realizes a maximum read speed of approximately 1700 MB/s and maximum write speed of approximately 1500 MB/s. It is particularly suited for video/still shooting with the Nikon Z 9 full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera.

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Meike Mini Prime Cine Lens Set For RF Mount Now Available

Meike has introduced a new cine lens collection that features 5 popular focal lengths ranging from 10mm to 85mm. Meike has grouped 5 of its most popular cine lenses into one kit that is available in RF, E, X and M43 mounts.

Featured in the 5* Cine Lens Kit are the MK-35mm T2.2, MK-50mm T2.2, MK-65mm T2.2, MK-85mm T2.2 and the just-announced MK-10mm T2.2. Prices range from £1570.13 to £1784.58 and the kits are available now.

Also announced today and featured in the kit line-up is the Meike 10mm T2.2 lens which has the following specs:

  • Focal Length: 10mm
  • Format: Aps-C
  • Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
  • Aperture Range: T/2.2-T/22
  • Diaphragm Blades: 10
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Filter Size: 77
  • Focus Rotation: 270-degrees
  • Weight (Approx.): 600g
  • Dimensions M43 mount: 80×88.0mm
  • FOV: APS-C – Diagonal 106.4-degrees, M43 – Diagonal 90.4-degrees
  • Fit: M43/RF/E/X mount

Available now, prices start at £367.63 for the M43 version while the Fujifilm X, Sony E and Canon RF mount versions are priced at £459.54.

Nikon Updates Its NX Field Remote Shooting System

Nikon has released an updated version of the NX Field remote shooting system for professional imaging agencies. The software update will further support the capabilities of the Nikon Z9 Nikon FX-format/full-frame mirrorless camera.

The Ver 1.2.0 update will enable Z9 users to easily detect nine subject types. This covers a range of subjects including people, dogs, cats, birds, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trains, and airplanes enabling more accurate subject capture, even via remote operation. In addition, the update supports the Z9’s High-Speed Frame Capture+ feature.

For more information, visit the Nikon website.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 Released

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 4.00 for Sigma fp  mirrorless camera. The new Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 now available for download.

$400 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00

[Benefits of the update]

  • ・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
  • ・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or nonlinear.
  • ・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.
  • ・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
  • ・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.

【For Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G Series users】Blackmagic RAW recording using the HDMI output of SIGMA fp updated to Ver.4.00 may not perform correctly without updating the Video Assist firmware. This issue has been corrected in the “Video Assist 3.5.2 Update” released by Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd on February 16, 2022, so please update your software accordingly.

Download link:

Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00