China’s Popular Landmarks Enforce 60-Second Photo Rule for Tourists
Some of China's most popular tourist landmarks are now employing attendants with timers to ensure each visitor has only one minute to take photographs. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Some of China's most popular tourist landmarks are now employing attendants with timers to ensure each visitor has only one minute to take photographs. [Read More] petapixel.com »
CIPA recently published its year-to-date photography industry statistics for January through June, showing not only that for the first half of the year, camera and lens shipments are up compared to 2023 and 2024, but also that the Chinese market is playing an increasingly important role in the camera industry. [Read More] petapixel.com »
JD. com released info about the current Chinese Camera market (Year 2025). It reveals just how dominant Sony has become in the interchangeable-lens camera segment. In 2025 China’s online digital camera market grew steadily. sonyalpharumors.com »
Tariffs aren't the only reason why China has been doing so well in the photography world as of late. You see, if you ask many more traditional photographers, the Chinese are simply copying what the Japanese have done. thephoblographer.com »
It is that time of year when mosquitoes are buzzing around at night time but before swiping them away, it might be worth checking that the bug eyes don't have cameras inside them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese company Lucky Film's long-awaited new color film is closer than ever and could arrive as soon as next month. Lucky Film has shared the first sample photo shot with its latest film, giving excited analog photographers a taste of what they can expect to enjoy later this summer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese technology company Lenovo, best known for its computers, announced a cheap compact camera, the Lenovo C55. The camera is made with vloggers and content creators in mind, sporting a circular flash around its built-in lens. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Edward Burtynsky has been photographing human industry for decades and a new show focuses on China's evolving role in global manufacturing. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A few days ago, Venus Optics unveiled Laowa 15mm f/4. 5 Macro, a traditional lens for full-frame cameras. The company showcased the lens at China P&E 2025, a photography trade showcase that has excited many photographers. thephoblographer.com »
Now that the tariff war between the United States and China has effectively been reduced for 90 days, photographers and manufacturers can breathe a sigh of relief. With China having to pay only 30% of tariffs to the United States, a drop from the original 145%, things seemed to have looked up for American consumers. thephoblographer.com »
Image: General_4530 / Moment via Getty Images Over the weekend, the United States and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of most tariffs imposed since April. This latest development could offer short-term relief in an ongoing trade dispute that has disrupted global shipping and raised prices for US consumers. dpreview.com »
On 9 May, Sony registered another new camera in China. We now have a total of two cameras that have been registered and should be announced soon: Registered on April 21: Code “WW934774” with dual band Wifi support and manufactured in China Registered on May 9: Code “WW697160” with dual band Wifi support and manufactured… The post Sony registered another camera in China: Two new cameras on the horizon! first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Many photographers and photography businesses have been feeling the impact of the Trump administration's 145% tariff on China. Ahead of a weekend meeting between top American and Chinese trade officials, President Trump has tossed around the idea of an 80% tariff on China. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tamron recently built a second factory in Vietnam. Photo: Tamron Quarterly financial results for brands are trickling out, and a common theme so far is the impact of the US tariffs on production and pricing. dpreview.com »
Sony China is advertising a special event on April 25th for the 15th anniversary. For sure they are going to display the new 50-150mm f/2. 0 GM lens! – REMINDER: On April 23 at 3pm Sony will announce the new 50-150mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
Huawei и China Unicom объединили усилия для запуска первого 10-гигабитного домашнего широкополосного интернета в новом районе Сюнъань, обеспечивающего сверхскоростной интернет со скоростью свыше 9800 Мбит/с. ferra.ru »
It looks like we may see Canon USA increasing prices across the board in response to the current trade-war between the USA and China. While the USA has paused the 24% reciprocal tariff on Japan, there is still a 10% tariff in place. canonrumors.com »
Important note: We are not talking about politics here, but simply about the economic impact of the new tariffs on camera gear. Sony manufactures overseas and the new tariffs promise a price increase for all cameras and lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
China is probably the most important market for camera manufacturers. And when it comes to Chinese bird photographers, this was the camera market share in 2024: Canon: 1st place with 56. 5% Nikon: 2nd place with 29. sonyalpharumors.com »
During a Q&A Tamron was asked about the effects of tariffs: We will be affected to some extent by the increase in tariffs on China, but in response to the increase in tariffs on China during the previous Trump administration, we have been gradually transferring production of the affected parts from China to Vietnam since… The post Tamron says tariffs will have little effects as 85% of the production have been already moved out of China first appeared on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »
OpenAI has urged the US government to give the company unrestricted access to copyrighted material to train its AI models and points to China as the reason why it should escape copyright laws. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Chinese scientists have built a surveillance camera with unprecedented resolving capabilities. The powerful laser-based delivered millimeter-level resolution from 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, an achievement previously thought impossible. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Digital camera sales reached a nadir a few years ago but recent trends have proven there's still life in the old dog yet.
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petapixel.com »With the impending TikTok ban set for January 19, a report has emerged that Chinese officials are weighing up selling the app to Elon Musk. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It’s official, folks! Sony has registered a new camera with the code “WW773396” in China (source Weibo). It has dual-band Wifi support 2. 4G/5. 1GHz That means it: After registration, it usually takes up to 3-4 months for this camera to be announced. sonyalpharumors.com »
Apple расширяет поддержку Rich Communications Services (RCS) до пользователей iPhone в Китае с помощью предстоящей iOS 18.1. Последняя бета-версия iOS 18.1, как отмечает 9to5Mac, включает в себя новые операторские пакеты, которые позволяют использовать RCS для основных китайских операторов мобильной связи, включая China Unicom, China Telecom и China Mobile. ferra.ru »
The Chinese internet authority has proposed strict regulations for AI images requiring them to be clearly labeled and have embedded metadata. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Weibo account shared the market share numbers for China: The “2024-2029 Digital Camera Industry Market In-depth Analysis and Development Strategy Research Report” released by the China Research Institute of Industry pointed out that the competitive landscape is still mainly dominated by well-known brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. With its strong technical… sonyalpharumors.com »
2024 iPhone Photography Awards The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) has announced the winners of its 17th annual photo competition, showcasing photos shot entirely on iPhones. Winners were selected across 14 categories, ranging from people to cityscapes, in addition to the overall Grand Prize and First, Second, and Third Prize winners. dpreview.com »
Fujifilm reportedly held a color film launch event in China where it announced it would restart the production of its C200 and C400 color negative film through production partner Yes!Star. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Fujifilm reportedly held a color film launch event in China where it announced it would restart the production of its C200 and C400 color negative film through production partner Yes!Star. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Later this year the city of Lishui in China will become the proud host of an enormous museum dedicated to photography -- possibly the world's largest. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Today Sony officially registered a new camera in China. It has the code “WW293541” and 5. 1GHz/2. 4GHz wireless network & Bluetooth support. I am 100% sure this is for the new ZV-E10II. sonyalpharumors.com »
Car manufacturers in China are installing drones in electric vehicles (EVs) to woo customers by allowing them to get cool shots of themselves driving their cars. [Read More] petapixel.com »
In a development that sounds straight out of a science fiction movie, China may bring its national surveillance system to its planned lunar base. [Read More] petapixel.com »
On various Chinese social platforms you can read about a possible Sony FX3II with 12 Megapixel Global shutter sensor coming in March. I did NOT get any confirmation about such a camera model. All I know is that the ZV-E10II is coming soon. sonyalpharumors.com »
I want a Sony stylish vintage camera and you? According to CameraBeta Fuji had over 500. 000 Fujifilm X100VI preorders in China only! Consider that Fuji officially said that they can produce 15. 000 X100VI cameras per month. sonyalpharumors.com »
China has warned military fans to stop posting photos of the country's army equipment online -- or face prison.
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petapixel.com »Newswitch reports that camera sales are now particularly strong in China. While sales are decreasing in terms of unit numbers the average price increased and does positively affect the overall sales value (see graph). sonyalpharumors.com »
According to a recent news report, camera shipments are on the rise. This has to do largely due to the boom in camera sales in the Chinese market. Of course, manufacturers and consumers alike are bound to be pleased with these results. thephoblographer.com »
Reminder: The Amazon prime deals are now live at Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL. To counterbalance this action there is also a 2 day massive deal event at BHphoto and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
A seemingly innocuous photograph of two Chinese athletes embracing each other at the end of a race has been censored by authorities. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Chinese video surveillance system is publicly shaming people who jaywalk in the street.
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petapixel.com »A former top executive at TikTok's parent company ByteDance has claimed that it built a "backdoor channel" in its code that allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to user data in the U. petapixel.com »
Некий китайский оптический бренд, по нашей информации, разрабатывает полнокадровый автофокусный объектив AF 85mm F1. 4 для креплений Sony E или Nikon Z. Конкретные параметры и дата выхода неизвестны, но новость мы оцениваем как высокой степени достоверности. mx-camera.ru »
French fashion house Dior has been urged to apologize to China for using a photo that shows an Asian model pulling up the corner of her eye in an advert. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Некий китайский оптический бренд, по нашей информации, разрабатывает полнокадровый автофокусный объектив AF 85mm F1.4 для креплений Sony E или Nikon Z. Конкретные параметры и дата выхода неизвестны, но новость мы оцениваем как высокой степени достоверности. dphotoworld.net »
China says it would "firmly oppose" any forced sale of TikTok in order to avoid a nationwide ban in the U.S.
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