Panasonic is closing down its Lumix Pro Services in the UK and Europe




Panasonic UK and Europe officially announed that are closing down the Lumix Pro services:

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Fujifilm India has a sense of humor, issues official apology #sorrynotsorry


Fujifilm India, whose employees obviously have a sense of humor, has issued an official apology with the hashtag #sorrynotsorry—read the full text for yourself:

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New Leica SL3 “Reporter” edition camera announced

The previously reported Leica SL3 Reporter camera is now officially announced:

 Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Calumet Photo

The Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera features a scratch-resistant olive-green finish, no red dot, aramid-fabric armoring, black buttons, a black display frame, and black dials. The US price is $7,995 (the regular SL3 version is $7,485). The Reproter edition will include a BP-SCL6 battery, USB-C cable, strap, and a quick-start guide. The technical specifications are identical to the existing Leica SL3 model:

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera and RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens officially announced


 

The previously rumored Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt



Additional information:

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DxO released PhotoLab 9.2, PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2 (exclusive 15% off coupon included)


DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.2, PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2:

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DxO Nik Collection 8.2


DxO Nik Collection 8.2 expands Analog Efex with a new paper texture tool for print-inspired looks. The new tool for adding paper textures offers:

DxO PhotoLab 9.2


DxO PhotoLab’s AI masks got improved in version 9.2 + workflow upgrades:

DxO PureRAW 5.5


DxO PureRAW 5.5 transforms Photoshop RAW editing, delivering cleaner, sharper, more detailed images:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Caira AI-native Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera by Camera Intelligence now available on Kickstarter




Today, Camera Intelligence (aka Alice Camera, previously reported here, see also current listings at B&H Photo) launched its Caira AI-native Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera on Kickstarter. The Caira module connects to iPhones via MagSafe, and it’s the first mirrorless camera in the world to integrate Google’s “Nano Banana” generative AI model. Caira has a price tag of $995 (body-only), but you can now get one on Kickstarter for $695 (30% off) for the first 100 backers, then $795 (20% off) for the remaining backers. All Kickstarter supporters will receive a free 6-month Caira Pro Generative Editing software subscription (priced at $7 per month, extendable to 9 months if the fundraising goals are met). The full press release can be found here.


Check the Kickstarter page for additional information:

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Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera pictures leaked online


Here are the first leaked pictures of the rumored Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera:

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Viltrox has a new design patent for a tilt-shift lens

AI mockup based on patent drawings

Viltrox has a new patent for a tilt-shift lens – here are the details:

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Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder



Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder (worldwide shipping available):



Additional information (check also the product listing):

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