New PolarPro Defender Body Cap for FUJIFILM X Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 8, 2024


The slate Defender Body Cap for FUJIFILM X Mount from PolarPro is made from 6061 aluminum and thoroughly protects your camera body and sensor from damage. This lens cap has a hidden front tab which can house an microSD, SD, or CF Express A card or an AirTag. Simply select the storage insert you need for which item you want to carry in the front tab.

PolarPro Defender Body Cap for FUJIFILM X Mount
PolarPro Defender Body Cap (Slate)
PolarPro Defender Body Cap (Forest)
PolarPro Defender Body Cap (Desert)

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Fujifilm Announces the Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 7, 2024


TOKYO, August 7, 2024 – FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation announced today the financial results for the first quarter, which ended June 30, 2024.

In the first three months of the fiscal year ending March 2025, revenue increased by 13.4% year-over-year to JPY749.0 billion, mainly due to strong sales in the Electronics, Imaging and Medical Systems businesses, and the favorable impact of exchange rates. Operating income also benefited from the revenue growth and exchange rate impact, amounting to JPY62.2 billion, increased by 19.1% year-over-year. Net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings increased by 11.6% year-over-year to JPY60.7 billion. In light of the strong performance of the Electronics and Imaging segment and the exchange rate, full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025 revised upward, at revenue of JPY3150.0 billion, operating income of JPY315.0 billion, and net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings of JPY250.0 billion, aimed to achieve its record highs. The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year is JPY60 per share, marking the 15th consecutive annual dividend increase.

“We achieved exceptional milestones in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by the outstanding performance of the Electronics and Imaging businesses,” says Teiichi Goto, president and chief executive officer, representative director, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. “This quarter saw our highest ever sales, operating income, and net income again. We are pleased that we have made a strong start toward achieving the goals of our mid-term management plan, VISION2030.”

Imaging:

  • Strong sales of instant photo systems and digital cameras boosted revenue by 24.2% year-over-year to JPY105.2 billion and operating income by 38.9% year-over-year to JPY32.5 billion.
  • In the Consumer Imaging business, steady sales of the “instax™” instant photo systems drove revenue higher.
  • In the Professional Imaging business, revenue rose due to strong sales of digital cameras released in the previous fiscal year.

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TTArtisan Magnetic LED Light Film Canister Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 6, 2024

TTArtisan announced a new film canister magnetic LED light that can be purchased as a single unit or a pack of 10.

  • Classic 135 film appearance
  • Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera attachment
  • 3 Color temperatures: 6000K/4500K/3000K
  • CRI95+ ensures accurate color rendering
  • 45-minute charge provides a battery life of approx. 80-160 minutes
  • Lanyard hole design for easy carrying
  • Price: $70 for 10 pieces ($7 per piece)
  • Additional information:

Specification

NameMINI LED LightPower0.5W
Color Temperature(±200K)3000/4500/6000KVoltage3.7V
Color Rendering IndexCRI 95+Capacity300mAh
AngleAround 100°Charging TimeAround 45 min
DistanceAround 3 metersChargingType-C
Luminance250LmBattery LifeAround 80~160 min
LED Qty15Weight20 gram (without Mount)
Size2.9*4.4cmMaterialPC+ABS

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Godox AD600Pro II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 5, 2024


Godox AD600Pro II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Superior Experience & Reliable Performance
The time has come for Godox to improve one of its most popular flashes by introducing the AD600Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash. Designed to enhance your workflow, the long-awaited successor to the AD600Pro provides one-tap sync functionality with the brand’s separately available X3 trigger. This means that synchronization between the devices is quickly achieved without complications. The AD600Pro II is a versatile tool compatible with several TTL systems including Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJIFILM, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, and Leica. Keeping some characteristics of its previous version, such as 600Ws and 0.01-0.9 sec recycling time, the AD600Pro II offers flash durations from 1/220 to 1/11,760 sec, a wider output range from 1/1 to 1/512, and a clear, optimized TFT color screen for intuitive onboard control. One of the upgrades of this second version is the addition of a bi-color LED modeling light that can be used to help aid composition or as an alternative light source. Read More »

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DPR: Tamron Interview – Tamron Has a Clear Vision and Believes The Market Has Bottomed Out

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 4, 2024


DPR sat down for an interview with Tamron. Below is a summary of the interview and you can read the full interview here.

  • Tamron is a small company and that is an advantage when creating unique lens designs
  • Camera sales were 101% of what they were the year before and 104% of the value so Tamron believes there is a positive outlook
  • Lens sales were 99% of last year and 107% increase in value so Tamron thinks we have hit the bottom of the market
  • Tamron’s lineup has been doing well thanks to Sony-E mount and expanding into Fujifilm X mount and Nikon Z mount
  • Tamron has released 5 products a year without delay and every new model has sold well
  • The market is going to be driven by hybrid camera photographers of higher than average photography and videography skills
  • Some segments might need more attention than others
  • Tamron believes it has neglected entry-level users and it hopes to better address that market with good cost in relationship to performance
  • Nonstandard focal length zoom lenses have performed well for Tamron because they offer trade-offs that are different from mainstream designs like being lighter and more compact
  • More than half of Tamron’s mirrorless lenses are unique designs
  • Tamron being small enhances communication within the company
  • The first generation of the 28-75mm f/2.8 was a stand-out lens for Tamron that was controversial at first but people ended up liking it
  • Misawa is excited about technology in photography like AI autofocus and global shutter
  • Tamron is using AI to improve vibration compensation when shooting video which users are likely unaware of
  • Tamron understands why photographers might not want software to correct an imperfect image, but it is done to achieve a specific product vision
  • Tamron focuses on compact lightweight designs, but they would make more optically perfect glass if they targeted users that prefer optical performance over all else
  • It is possible to achieve very high optical quality at a reasonable price when using technology, but there is also a human element
  • It is also important to not rely too much on technology otherwise in house knowledge that has been accumulated over the years could be forgotten

Tamron lenses can be purchased from B&H Photo and Amazon.

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Viltrox Large Aperture Lens Patent Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 3, 2024


Viltrox released a roadmap a while ago with a Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB that this patent could represent.

overview

  • Application publication number: CN118330863A
  • Application Announcement Date: 2024.07.12
  • Application date: June 12, 2024
  • Applicant: Shenzhen Leijing Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.
  • [0002]
    With the development of the photography industry, a large-aperture photographic lens can effectively increase the shutter speed because of the bright image, and is also suitable for night photography.
  • At the same time, the large aperture lens can provide a good background defocus effect due to the shallow depth of field, which can highlight the subject and capture the subject.
  • This effect enhances the subject and allows for more artistic photographs, making this lens an increasingly popular choice in the photography industry.
  • [0003]
    However, although there are large aperture lens products in the existing market, each has some limiting characteristics. Some of these lenses are small and portable, but their image quality is relatively poor, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern photographers who demand high image quality.
  • Modern photographers demand high quality photography. Some other lenses have larger apertures, higher sharpness and lower dispersion, which can provide excellent image results.
  • [0005]
    The present invention provides a large-aperture autofocus photographic lens, which aims to solve the problems of existing large-aperture photographic lenses, such as large volume, slow focusing speed and unsatisfactory imaging effect.
  • It is possible to achieve a fast and stable focusing process while maintaining a large aperture and high image quality, and to simplify design and manufacturing.

Pro Lenses
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO XF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Black
VILTROX 13mm f/1.4:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 85mm f/1.8II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Silver
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon

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