The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter. Here are the details: Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):
NikonRumors will be migrating to a new server this weekend (starting at 10 pm EST tonight). With the increased traffic and a large number of posts (over 9,000 posts, 33,000 photos, and 800,00 comments), it is time to move to a server with a new generation of processors. We have to also get ready for […]
Nikon trademarked a new logo in Japan: Some of the linked classification documents (16.3.1) are labeled as “Photographic or cinematographic apparatus, projection apparatus and lanterns including video cameras and photographic lenses“. The detailed description is very broad:
There is a new Zitay CFexpress Type B to NVME M.2 2230 SSD converter that is compatible with Nikon Z6/Z6II/Z7/Z7II/Z9 cameras (different versions for other cameras are also available). This is basically a DIY CFexpress memory card solution that can be purchased for less than any of the branded solutions. Additional information:
The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates: 39 hours left: Camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: $93,724 pledged of $15,000 goal (additional information). 44 hours left: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: $91,099 pledged of $13,237 goal. Many previously crowdfunded projects are still available for purchase: KUVRD camera protection SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear TREXO […]
Here are some pictures from the Nikon booth at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan:
