Category: News

News (industry, events)

News: Harman Phoenix now in 120

Kosmofoto tells us Harman Technology releases 120 version of Phoenix 200 film. Harman Technology is the owner of Ilford, the well known black & white film photography brand and Kentmere. Phoenix is their brand new colour negative film. It’s an original emulsion, not a repackaging that was released in 135 format last December. The 200… Continue reading News: Harman Phoenix now in 120

Rollei 35AF

Back in March 2024, Rollei announced the Rollei 35AF. A newly redesigned version of the Rollei 35 film cameras. The pre-orders will be opening 10 September 2024. What is the Rollei 35? It’s a long line of high-end (it’s called “premium” these days) compact 35mm film camera that sold over 2 million units since the… Continue reading Rollei 35AF

News: Kodak photo businesses sold to private equity

DPReview: Kodak photo businesses sold to private equity Well…. This is not good news. Private equity are the corporate looters. And this one is the one that removed “Co-op” from “Mountain Equipment Co-op”… I don’t expect Kodak film product to be developing. Maybe it’s time to stock up. And when some Fujifilm are suspected to… Continue reading News: Kodak photo businesses sold to private equity

News: Fujifilm Set to Restart Colour Film Production in China

PetaPixel inform that Fujifilm Set to Restart Colour Film Production in China: Fujifilm reportedly held a colour film launch event in China where it announced it would restart the production of its C200 and C400 colour negative film through production partner Yes!Star. C200 and C400 are the successor of the Superia line of films: consumer… Continue reading News: Fujifilm Set to Restart Colour Film Production in China

Pentax 17

I previously mentioned the Pentax film renaissance. Today Pentax announced the Pentax 17 (via DPReview). This gives the details we didn’t previously have. It’s a vertical half frame (17 mm wide, 24 mm tall) 35mm millimeter compact camera, with a manual focus fixed prime lens. It has program exposure with a few modes, and built-in… Continue reading Pentax 17

News: Panasonic Lumix S9

The internet camera reviewers dumped their reviews of the new Panasonic Lumix S9 after an expense paid trip to Osaka, Japan. It’s a full-frame L-Mount camera of a small form factor. It features IBIS, 6K video, 24MP sensor, on par with S5II. Photography-wise, no breakthrough. One exception is the possibility to add multiple LUT to… Continue reading News: Panasonic Lumix S9

DPReview moving forward

After announcing the death of DPReview back in March, and many rumors, it seems that DPReview has found a new owner: We’re thrilled to share the news that Gear Patrol has acquired DPReview. Gear Patrol is a natural home for the next phase of DPReview’s journey, There a reassurance that the same team would be… Continue reading DPReview moving forward

RIP DPReview

Long time no posting. Today, 21st of March, came the sad news that DPReview is closing 10th of April 2023. After nearly 25 years of operation, DPReview will be closing in the near future. This difficult decision is part of the annual operating plan review that our parent company shared earlier this year. Apparently it… Continue reading RIP DPReview