The latest DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera leaks (rumored announcement on January 29th)


Here are the latest leaks on the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera – the official announcement is rumored to be on January 29th:

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Report: “Ricoh GR IV Monochrome already sold out – with additional cameras not expected till March”


AP reports that the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is already sold out, with no additional cameras expected until March:


The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome development announcement was in October 2025. The camera was then officially released and listed for preorder on January 14th:

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses


Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

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Viltrox to announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th


Viltrox will announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th. I have been reporting for a while that the first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be:

This is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount:


Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

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Fast, Precise, Automatic Background Removal with Aiarty Image Matting (Limited-time Exclusive Deal)

Fast, Precise, Automatic Background Removal with Aiarty Image Matting (Limited-time Exclusive Deal)

Extracting a subject from its background is often a tedious, mechanical chore, especially when dealing with fine edges like hair, cluttered backgrounds, or scenes where the foreground and background share similar colors.

Aiarty Image Matting aims to simplify this process using AI, turning what used to be time-consuming manual work into a much faster and more streamlined step in a photographer’s editing workflow.

What Is Aiarty Image Matting?

Aiarty Image Matting is an AI-powered image background remover that automatically separates subjects from their backgrounds with high accuracy, while also making it easy to replace the background with a solid color or a custom image when needed.

It features four dedicated AI models that adapt to different image types and subject characteristics, allowing it to handle a wide range of photographic scenarios. The software works fully offline, processes images quickly, and combines automatic background removal with simple manual tools for fine adjustments when needed.

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The Fuji X-T30 III becomes the #1 best-selling mirrorless camera at Amazon


The Fuji X-T30 III becomes the #1 best-selling mirrorless camera at Amazon:


Additional information on the Fuji X-T30 III camera can be found here:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Godox released a new AD800 Pro all-in-one outdoor flash, new V1 Mid flash coming next


Godox released a new AD800 Pro all-in-one outdoor flash.

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Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa FFⅡ AE 90mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2x macro lens for MFT next week

Venus Optics will announce a new Laowa FFⅡ AE 90mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2x macro lens for MFT next week (the lens already exists for other mounts):


Additional informiton onthe Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens can be found here:

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New Rollei AF 35mm f/1.8 lens announced in Germany (Z/E)


A new Rollei AF 35mm f/1.8 lens was announced in Germany for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount (based on the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.8):

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