Here are the top 10 best-selling mirrorless cameras in Japan for 2023 according to BCN:
BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report. Previous BCN reports from Japan can be found here
via Photorumors, BCNretail
Prograde just announced the new Prograde GOLD CFexpress Type A cards for Sony and they are available from B&H Photo
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Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3: B&H Photo / Amazon
Samyang announces a new lineup of lenses optimized for video content creators according to their needs. The new V-AF lineup is the world’s first lens for video creators designed to make video content creation more convenient. Meet the new V-AF lineup custom-designed for videography.
Unified Form Factor – Compact & Light
The V-AF increases compatibility with gimbals and drones by applying the unified form factors with its 5 different focal lengths (Ultra-Wide to Tele). By providing a compact size of 73 X 70mm and a light-weight of less than 300g, there is no need to re-set the equipment when changing the lenses.
LED Indicator (Tally Lamp) – Excellent usability
The lamp located on the front and mount index helps the user to check whether a video is recorded or not while shooting. It supports video content creation more conveniently even in a small space without a lot of equipment.
Support 8K and the same color tone
The new V-AF series supports resolutions up to 8K in a small and lightweight form, which is well suited for use with handheld gimbals and drones, as well as for studios and location productions. All lenses within the new V-AF series are color-matched to avoid shifts when swapping lenses, and the 9 aperture blades allow for a natural-looking bokeh.
Custom Switch & Button
Features the ‘Focus save’ function usually in professional cine equipment and custom mode that adds function by firmware, which provides video-specific functions for students and amateur users who dream of cinematographers.
Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9:
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Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9:
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Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9:
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AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Macro: B&H Photo / Amazon
The AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Macro that we announced first here is now available from retailers.
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Lens Tips published its full Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2:
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Godox V1Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
The Godox V1 Pro was announced today as expected. The details are below:
Adopting an innovative design, Godox introduces the V1Pro S Flash – distinguished by its round head and the addition of a detachable sub-flash that improves the fill light of your scenes. The Pro version utilizes a similar compact, shoe-mounted design to the brand’s original V1 flash while bringing additional features. Simply attach the included sub-flash to the front of the V1Pro S to improve your portrait shots in manual or TTL mode. This powerful 76Ws unit is compatible with Sony cameras with ADI / P-TTL automatic functionality. The V1Pro S offers a zoom range from 28 to 105mm along with the ability to rotate 330° and tilt -7 to 120°. Its round head boasts uniform light quality, facilitating creative effects and distinct looks.
Detachable Sub-Flash
Easily attach or detach the included sub-flash to your V1Pro S’s front. When turned on, the sub-flash acts as an auxiliary fill light that can be useful for portrait shots. Users have the ability to adjust the sub-flash’s output from 1/128 to 1/1 and -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 increments.
Powerful, Versatile On-Camera Light
The V1Pro S supports high-speed sync up to 1/8000 sec for managing bright backgrounds and shooting with wide apertures, as well as front and rear curtain sync and flash exposure compensation. Beside these characteristics, Godox has added a 2W LED modeling lamp that can be used for careful composition.
Rechargeable Battery
This unit is powered by an included rechargeable battery, which provides a recycle time of 1.5 seconds, fast enough to keep up with the action. The flash’s power output is adjustable from 1/1 to 1/256, giving you 500 full-power flashes with a single battery charge. When shooting continuously, the V1Pro S can fire 100 times at full power before the unit reaches its overheat protection stage. The included battery features a built-in USB-C port that allows you to charge it directly from any USB-C compatible device. Additionally, the V1Pro S works with the separately available PB960 flash power pack.
2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System
Part of Godox’s 2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System with a range of up to 328′, the V1Pro S is a 76Ws flash that gives you the ability to choose between 32 channels and different groups. This way users can avoid interference with other shooters or fire each flash separately for complex setups.
Other Benefits
In addition to the hot shoe, the V1Pro S offers a 2.5mm sync port for a wired connection. The flash has a magnetic surface for lightning-fast attachment of Godox’s optional accessory light modifiers.