The new Godox Lux Master Retro Camera Flash is now already in Stock at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.

Key Features:

• Color Touchscreen
  Simply swipe or tap to switch between modes or adjust settings swiftly.
• One-Tap Wireless Sync with X3
  Lux Master can work seamlessly with triggers like X3, XproII and X2T. Pairing with the X3 is a breeze like never before-just tap the wireless sync on the X3 and tap the sync icon on Lux Master, and they’ll synchronize wirelessly in an instant.
• Supports TTL
  While maintaining its retro-styled appearance, Lux Master offers modern convenience with TTL auto flash, ensuring effortless and accurate flash exposure. Moreover, Lux Master also supports stroboscopic flash, front curtain sync and rear curtain sync, as well as High-Speed Sync.
• Tiltable Flash Head for Bounce Flash
  Lux Master features a tiltable flash head adjustable from 0 to 90 degrees.
  Valuable replaceable reflectors
  In auto flash mode, simply tap the reflector icon to switch among four reflector types and adjust corresponding parameters such as aperture and ISO.
• 460 Full Power Flashes
  With its built-in 7.2V 2980mAh lithium battery, Lux Master delivers strong power output, offering up to 460 full-power flashes.
• Built-in Lithium Battery, Type-C Charging
  Recharging is quick and easy with the USB-C port, with a charging time of approximately 2 hours.

Mapcamera shared the list of the most sold 20 cameras during their fiscal year 2023 (April 1 2023 to March 31 2024):

1. Nikon Z8
2. Nikon Z f
3. Sony α7C II
4. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
5. Sony α7RV
6. Sony α7IV
7. Fujifilm X-T5
8. Ricoh GR IIIx
9. Sony α6700
10. Canon EOS R8
11. OM system OM-1
12. Fujifilm X-H2
13. Fujifilm X-T30 II
14. Ricoh GR III
15. Nikon Z fc
16. Fujifilm X-S10
17. Sony ZV-E10
18. Leica Q3
19. Canon EOS R10
20. Sony ZV-E1

With six camera Sony has the most products that made it into the top 20. Followed by Fujifilm with four and Canon and Nikon with three each. Ricoh has two cameras and Leica and OM one only.

Photographing the Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Mevo Announces the Core, a Micro Four Thirds Streaming Camera (Explora).
Do Clip-On Camera Fans Stop Overheating Issues? (Geeky Nerdy Tech).
Landscape Photography feat. Lumix GX850, Olympus 75mm f1.8, and Leica M8.2 (Gary W).
This Tone Curve Trick Adds Depth to Your Photos (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

Peak Design announced the new Coyote straps you can get now at Amazon (hover the product image and click on “Add cart”), Peakdesign and BHphoto.

These are well-known straps with a unique Anchor mount that allows for quick addition/removal of the strap. And it’s not just a new color version: The Coyote leash and strap contain 35 percent recycled nylon. A first step toward a “greener” product range.
The strap is capable of supporting up to 90k, so it is super strong and is designed to distribute the weight around the neck in a way that doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

OM-1II at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.

A source sent me this info about the OM-1II TruepicX engine:

The TruepicX in the OM-1 mk2 is, while the same design and architecture, a more refined unit. It’s clocked higher by about 10-12% and runs slightly more efficiently (I hear they managed to get an 8% power reduction at equivalent performance  This means general performance will be higher. That is the main reason the IBIS and AF performs better while we will likely see a little tiny decrease in battery life: more CPU power available.

Lumix LX3 Review, Best Digicam, my baby Leica Q

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Talent is OVERRATED, Practice Will Make Your Photography BETTER (Gary W).
2 Sleeper Cameras Better Than Fujifilm X100VI at JPEG (Luke Taylor).
LUMIX S5 II, S5 IIx Get Frame.io, AF Upgrades with New Firmware (Explora).
Lens in Focus: Gavin Hoey’s Go-To M.Zuiko 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Zoom (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

Here are the winners of the Tipa Awards 2024. Kind of easy for the G9II to win the prize in the MFT camera segment :)

Camera Awards

Best Professional M43 Camera: Panasonic G9 II
Best APS-C Entry Camera: Canon EOS R100
Best APS-C Professional Camera: Sony A6700
Best Full-Frame Professional Camera: Nikon Z f
Best Full-Frame High-End Professional Camera: Nikon Z8
Best Full-Frame Photo/Video Professional Camera: Sony A9 III
Best High-End Camera: Leica M11-P
Best Compact Camera: Fujifilm X100VI
Best Professional Video Camera: RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV
Best Polaroid Camera: Polaroid I-2
Best Medium Format Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II
Best Camera Phone: Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Lens Awards:

Best APS-C Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Best APS-C Standard Lens: Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Best Ultra-Wide Fixed Lens: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Best Standard Fixed Lens: Voigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Best Telephoto Fixed Lens: Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Best Super Telephoto Fixed Lens: Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports
Best Professional Portrait Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Best Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
Best Macro Zoom Lens: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Best Telephoto Zoom Lens: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Nikon S NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Best Dual Purpose Zoom Lens: Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z