→ Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash (additional information).
→ Ulanzi announced a new TT35 hiking stick tripod kit (additional information is available here).
→ Adobe updated Photoshop with the newest generative AI tools (additional information).
→ A new version of Excire Foto 2024 was released and it is now on sale for $149 instead of $189 (additional information).
→ Profoto to announce a new flash on May 7th.
→ Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon:
- Korin HubPack 33, the pinnacle of anti-theft backpacks – ending in 24 days.
- Excope DT1 is the world’s lightest super telephoto 48MP 4000mm camera with 200x magnification – ending in 47 days.
- Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design – ending in 36 hours.
- Yashica Micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses – ending in 4 days.
- 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens – ending in 10 days.
- Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing – now on Indiegogo.
- SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release – now on Indiegogo.
- SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses – now on Indiegogo.
→ Nikon becomes the official rangefinder of the LPGA and LET.
→ Nikkei Japan: “Digital camera market grows for the first time in 13 years”.
→ Rare Nikon cameras coming up for auction:
- Nikon S Black Paint ‘Sanetoshi Kuratsuji”: starting price €30,000, estimate €55,000–65,000
- Nikon S3M “The Very First”: Starting price €24,000, estimate €45,000–50,000
- Nikon S3M half-frame chrome: starting price: €15,000, estimate €30,000–34,000
→ New: Nikon Z8 & Z9 Wildlife Photography Settings Guide by Richard Peters.
→ Unboxing the $14,000 NIKON Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens.
