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What’s new on Kickstarter?
Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects: New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go. NEW: ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 rais…
The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order
The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount, displayed at the 2026 CP+ show, is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $649. Here are the details: Full-Frame | f/5.6 Fixed Aperture Unique Donut Bokeh Autofocus Design AF/MF Switch 67mm Filter Size 5 Elem…
Big news: Sony A7rVI is a Sony A1II killer with 67MP fully stacked sensor and 5000 Euro/Dollars!
May 13 BIG BANG! First of all, I am now 100% certain that the Sony A7rVI and the 100–400mm f/4.5 GM lens will be announced on May 13 at 3 PM London time. I will be live blogging here and on my YouTube channel (subscribe), and I kindly invite you to preorder the gear as… The post …
SmallRig Launches New Cooling Fans for the EOS R5 Mark II & R6 Mark III
SmallRig has launched their new cooling fan for mirrorless cameras. There are two new options available that are compatible with the EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R6 Mark III, & EOS R7. Hybrid 5328 TEC + Fan Basic 5329 Fan Only Cooling Cooling Method 7000 RPM Fan + TEC ModuleACTIVE…
Stay tuned…hot rumor day is coming ;)
I am currently super busy developing my own giant Camera obscura. As you see from the image on top it creates direct one of a kind positives of 126x100cm size. ON May 27 I will have a shooting day with it on the Dolomites. You can follow me on Instagram to see the progress about……
New Nikon rebates started in Europe: up to € 1,000 off
Nikon started new rebates in Europe for the month of May, where you can get up to € 1,000 off (the current Nikon USA rebates can be found here; check also the Nikon savings in Canada): Foto Erhardt WEX Photo Nikon Europe recently announced an extended, free five-year warranty on …
Canon EOS R6 V Specs: Active Cooling and more…
The Canon EOS R6 V is coming on May 13, 2026 and it looks like the full specifications are trickling out, but we don't have the entire spec sheet yet. We did get new ones today that corrected a couple of things, as well as new specs that appeared on the Ordinary Filmmaker YouTube…
First rumors about a new Nikon compact full-frame fixed lens camera
I have been reporting for a while rumors about a new small Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, designed for photography: Rumors about a third small Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, designed for photography, expected in 2026 There is a …
Canon USA Restocks Some Popular Refurbished Gear
The Canon USA has restocked some of the more popular lenses and cameras in their refurbished store. These deals will run for a while yet, or while supply lasts. It rarely lasts for camera bodies. As always, refurbished gear from Canon USA comes with a full 1-year Canon USA warran…
May 13: It’s Canon vs Sony
I don't think it happens very often, but Sony and Canon are both going to have major announcements on May 13, 2026. Each company has a major camera launch and what will likely be considered major lens announcements. As you know, Canon is going to be announcing the EOS R6 V and th…
Allegedly Sony managers at the NAB show told some visitors to wait for the Sony FX3II
Many readers here are still waiting for Sony to finally release a proper updated FX3 II. I haven’t received any information yet that this camera will be announced within the next one to two months. But apparently, some Sony managers are ‘hinting’ at something. This is a story I j…
ProGrade Memory Card Price Increases Coming May 1
In what shouldn't come as a surprise, another memory card maker is raising prices or memory cards and other storage solutions. ProGrade will be raising prices on May 1, 2026 for most, if not all of their memory products including CFexpress, SDXC, MicroSD as well as their SSDs. At…
Some people really believe Sony announced this 14-800mm GM lens :)
Just sharing a curiosity: On Chinese social this image is going viral. And some really believed this is REAL :) Preorder this Sony 14-800mm here. The post Some people really believe Sony announced this 14-800mm GM lens :) first appeared on sonyalpharumors .
Nikon Day at B&H Photo on May 7
Nikon Day at B&H Photo will take place on May 7 (register here): Thu May 7, 2026 12:00pm – 5:00pm ET Speakers: Nikon USA Event Type: Photography, Video Skill Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Location: B&H Superstore – Main Floor Cashiers Address: 420 9th Avenue, New York, NY …
Sony A7V still among hotseller at BHphoto
Amazon US bestellers Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Fujifilm X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera Sony Alpha 7 IV Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body Only Sony Alpha A6400 Mirrorles…
Sony A7rVI and 100-400mm GM lens to be announced on May 13?
I got some hints from sources that Sony could announce the new gear this on May 13. Now in the USA  Alphauniverse is promoting this event for May14/15. Seems like we are REALLY close to get the new Sony A7rVI (67MP, new body) and 100-400mm f/4.5 (internal zoom and 50-150mm GM pri…
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To join our new Whatsapp group scan the QR code or click this link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjkPgJP214FpIu1w1C. Activate the bell icon to get instant notifications! It’s a new way to notify you when there are leaks about the new Sony A7rVI and the cameras that will be …
Nikon Hong Kong is implementing a hefty administration fee for Nikon grey market repairs
Nikon Hong Kong announced that they will begin charging a substantial “administration fee” for the repair and maintenance of grey market (parallel import) products. According to their official notice, this fee can be up to HK$5,000 (approximately £500/$640 USD). It is important t…
EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R6 Mark III Firmware Coming in May?
One of the hardest things to ever get advanced information on is feature firmware updates for cameras and lenses. It's like any software done correctly; it'll be released when it's done. Though, Canon hasn't always nailed the “done correctly” part. New Firmware A person that may …
Weekly Nikon news flash #883
→ Shoten released 9 different Z-mount adapters with electronic contacts (EXIF/focus aid compatible) – you can buy them on eBay. → The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $830k on Kickstarter (additional information). → New Glyph Technologies CFexpress…
February CIPA numbers
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024): February 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to MTD 2025) Narrative: February 2026 February has lost ground compared to January. C…
Top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for March 2026
Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts for March 2026 (sorry for the delayed post – I was traveling earlier this month): New service advisory: Nikon reports “manufacturing issue” with some Z5II, Z6III, and ZR cameras Detailed report on the Nikon and third-party Chinese Z-mou…
New Nikon camera N2527 registered overseas
After the N2324, Nikon registered a second camera in Asia under the code name N2527. Nikon so far has two registered but not yet released models: The Nikon N2324 is also registered with the Indonesian certification authority: Here is the list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras: Ni…
Canon EOS R5 $2399, R6 Mark II $1699, R8 $1099 and more at Canon USA
This weekend Canon is having a sale on a small selection of Canon RF system refurbished gear. This sale is running until May or while quantities last, and they rarely last the run of a sale event at Canon USA. There is a chance that Canon adds more gear in the coming days or week…
What We Want to See in the Retro Canon EOS R8 Mark II
We know that the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the next EOS R camera after the Canon EOS R6 V is announced on May 13, 2026. For the moment, we don't know when Canon is going to announce the EOS R8 Mark II. As we previously reported, the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is […]
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition at Midwest Photo
Midwest Photo in Columbus, Ohio is having a lottery for their allocated inventory for the 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. There are a limited number of units available, so instead of disapointing potential customers with the normal pre-order model,…
Stock Notice: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition Now Available in the UK
Wex Photo now has very limited stock of the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Anniversary Edition. You can grab one for £859. In the UK, that is only a £30 premium over the standard G7 X Mark III. The anniversary edition has a $400 premium in the US, which may make it a tough […]
Canon publishes Integrated Report 2026
April 23, 2026
Canon Publishes Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
March 25, 2026
Canon set to launch multifunction device remanufacturing business in the United States as part of global rollout
March 10, 2026
Canon and Ross Video announce partnership to deliver broadcast-grade PTZ solutions
April 20, 2026
Notice of Discontinuation of Executive Appointment Notices
April 1, 2026
Canon's enforcement of its intellectual property rights leads to the removal of “Wenshiou”-branded toner cartridges from JD.com
March 31, 2026
Notice Regarding the First-Instance Judgment Issued by the Unified Patent Court on February 11, 2026
March 30, 2026
Canon Publishes Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
March 25, 2026
Canon's enforcement of its intellectual property rights leads to the removal of "Theinksupply"-branded cartridges from Lazada Singapore
March 17, 2026
Canon recognized at global iF Design Awards for 32nd consecutive year Aquilion Rise CT scanner wins top iF Gold Award
March 6, 2026
Canon Recognized as a "Leader" in the Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy by IDC MarketScape
March 5, 2026
High-resolution facsimile of 18th-century masterpiece Flock of Cranes donated to Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History through the Tsuzuri Project
February 25, 2026
Canon celebrates 23 rd consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market
February 24, 2026
Canon helps advance supply‑chain decarbonization by calculating product CO 2 emissions based on actual data using Japan's first SuMPO EPD in the field of virgin-plastic materials, in collaboration with a supplier
February 19, 2026
Canon's activities lead to the removal of certain toner cartridge listings, including one offering Cool Toner brand cartridges, from European Amazon platforms
February 19, 2026
Canon successfully removed toner cartridge listings from e-commerce platforms in second half of 2025
February 12, 2026
Canon launches “Smart Support Chat” to enhance office printer maintenance services and streamline field operations through an AI-driven agent harnessing a wide range of field expertise
February 6, 2026