Japanese store Kitamura says they can’t accept order for the A6600, A6400 and ZV-E10 because of global semiconductor shortages

Kitamura, one of Japanese largest stores, is no more accepting preorders on the A6600, A6400 and ZV-E10. Dclife writes:

Orders for Sony “α6600”, “α6400”, and “VLOGCAM ZV-E10” have been suspended due to delays in parts procurement due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages. You can also check the notation “Cannot purchase”.

It appears Sony is “sacrificing” the APS-C cameras in order to be capable to keep up the production of Full Frame cameras. Also BHphoto (Click here) says the A6600 will ship in “2-4 months” only!

Venus Optics announced a New Version of the Awards Winning Shift Lens – Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift

Laowa launched a 14-blades aperture version of their 15mm f/4.5 Shift FE lens. Here is the press text:

Anhui China, Apr 11, 2022 – Venus Optics revealed a red ring version of its TIPA Awards winning 15mm Shift Lens. This new Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift equipped with 14- blades aperture. Upholding the edge of being the widest shift lens for both full-frame cameras and medium format cameras in the market, the new version provides one more artistic option to photographers. In the meantime, Laowa also announced Fujifilm G mount for both Blue and Red Ring version, Meaning most camera system can use Laowa’s Shift lens without any adaptors (Including their newly released 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift).

Key Features:

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support* *Not included, sold separately.

Ukraine war: You support humanitarian organization by buying these software/LUT/tutorial packages form German photographers and from Skylum

German creators teamed up to offer this package to support humanitarian aid in Ukraine: https://www.matthiasbutz.eu/ukraine

And all the earnings of this Skylum LUT package will be devolved for humintarian aid too:

Private note on this war:
By definition war is irrational and dangerous. The more it lasts the more devastation it brings and the bigger the risk it spreads out. We need USA-EU-CHINA to work on a ceasefire and a solid path to peace.