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What else is new?

By Admin | Published: August 14, 2025

Kickstarter updates: Peak Design Pro Tripod raised almost $4 million with 3 days left, new Maven Filters WAVE 3 magnetic filter line launched

Here are the 2025 EISA awards for photography

CIPA June 2025 report

New Godox TR TTL hot shoe riser

SmallRig X Transformers

Antigravity unveils A1: the world’s first 8K 360 drone

Kodak says it might have to cease operations

Kodak issues a statement regarding “misleading media reports”: will use pension fund to pay off debt

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Kickstarter updates: Peak Design Pro Tripod raised $4 million with 3 days left, new Maven Filters WAVE 3 magnetic filter line launched

By Admin | Published: August 12, 2025

The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised almost $4 million on Kickstarter (backed by 4,742 backers). The funding project will end in 3 days. With that campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including a lite and tall versions. Additional information can be found here (check also the Peak Design website).

Maven Filters started a Kickstarter campaign for a new WAVE 3 magnetic filter line (Diopters, Mini Ring Light, Star Walker, LPL+Diffusion, H Alpha & Much More):

Still available on Kickstarter – the LIT DUO 1 light meter:

Via PhotoRumors

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The top 5 best Micro Four Thirds lenses

By Admin | Published: August 9, 2025

The top 5 best Micro Four Thirds lenses:

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO
- Why it’s great: This ultra-wide zoom (16-50mm full-frame equivalent) is perfect for landscapes, architecture, and street photography. It delivers sharp images with minimal distortion, has a robust weather-sealed build, and offers a close focusing distance of 9.1 inches for creative shots. Its ability to use screw-in filters adds versatility.
- Best for: Wide-angle enthusiasts needing a durable, high-quality zoom.
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
- Why it’s great: With an 85mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/1.2 aperture, this lens excels for portraits, offering creamy bokeh and excellent low-light performance. It’s sharp, weather-sealed, and includes optical stabilization, making it ideal for both stills and video.
- Best for: Portrait photographers and videographers seeking shallow depth of field.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Why it’s great: This all-in-one zoom (24-200mm equivalent) is a favorite for its versatility, covering wide to telephoto ranges. It’s weather-sealed, sharp across the frame, and has effective in-lens stabilization, making it a go-to for travel and general-purpose shooting.
- Best for: Photographers wanting one lens for multiple scenarios.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro
- Why it’s great: This macro lens (120mm equivalent) offers 1:1 magnification (2x equivalent) for stunning close-ups. It’s compact, weather-sealed, and sharp, with a fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light macro work. Its affordability makes it a standout.
- Best for: Macro photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
- Why it’s great: This compact prime (18mm equivalent) is ideal for astrophotography, low-light shooting, and wide-angle creativity. Its f/1.7 aperture ensures excellent light gathering, and the 0.25x magnification allows for close-up shots. It’s sharp corner-to-corner and budget-friendly.
- Best for: Astrophotographers and street shooters on a budget.