Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle full-frame manual-focus lens for E/Z/L/RF mount. Pre-orders are now open at:
Ricoh Japan announced that all current GR camera models will be getting a 6-11% price increase in Japan on July 1st. No information was provided on potential price increases in other markets. Check the latest Ricoh GR availability and pricing at:
The full text of the Ricoh Japan notice can be found here.
After one and a half years of silence, Meyer Optik Gorlitz (based in Hamburg, Germany) is currently developing a new 42mm f/1.2 lens – here are the details:
Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses are sold at B&H Photo.
Previous coverage of Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses can be found here.
The official Meyer Optik Gorlitz website can be found here.
Via LeicaRumors
The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” pancake L-mount lens is now officially announced and currently in stock at:
After the mini iT30 Pro, Godox announced a new mini TTL flash – the iM30 Pro (see comparison between both models). Here are the details:
| Lawsuits | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GoPro vs. Insta360 | Closed | Insta360 won at ITC (Feb 2026) |
| DJI vs. Insta360 | Active | Multiple lawsuits filed by DJI |
| Insta360 vs. DJI | Active | Multiple countersuits filed by Insta360 |
The action camera world has recently turned into a legal battlefield. At the moment, the major patent battles are:
Here are the latest updates on the major patent lawsuits involving GoPro, Insta360, and DJI:
DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid from June 15th to July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here.
Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.
Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. See the previous Skylum releases here.
ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 has been released with a new intro promo. See the latest ON1 releases here.
Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.
Viltrox digital mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount mockups
Fresh rumors circulating in Chinese‑language photography communities suggest that Viltrox may be preparing to enter the camera market with its own mirrorless model, and one of the strongest claims is that it could use the Nikon Z mount.
Viltrox recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, so if they come up with a new camera, L-mount will make much more sense.
Other speculations refer to a recent Viltrox patent filed in China that involves the Nikon Z-mount – could it be that Viltrox designed a mount similar to the Nikon Z-mount but different enough, so they do not get into legal trouble? Some Chinese commenters speculate that:
“If Nikon restricts Viltrox lenses, Viltrox may build its own camera body to avoid dependency.”
Nikon already has an ongoing lawsuit against Viltrox about licensing/royalties for Nikon’s underlying Z-mount technology (additional information). Viltrox has continued releasing Z-mount lenses even during the legal situation. If Nikon is currently litigating against Viltrox over Z-mount-related intellectual property, launching a Viltrox-branded Nikon Z camera would dramatically increase legal exposure.
Rumors about a Viltrox mirrorless camera are not new and have been debunked so far:
SG-Image will release a new AF 25mm f/1.8 lens for MFT on June 15th. This lens already exists for other mounts. Here are the details:
Removing backgrounds from images has always been one of the more time-consuming parts of photo editing. Fine hair, fur, feathers, and semi-transparent objects like glass or veils often require precise manual masking, which slows down the entire workflow.
Fortunately, recent advances in AI-powered image processing are making this task easier. One solution gaining attention among designers and photographers is Aiarty Image Matting, an AI-driven background removal tool designed to deliver precise cutouts while preserving intricate details.
Aiarty Image Matting: Precise Background Removal with AI
Aiarty Image Matting uses advanced AI algorithms to automatically detect subjects and separate them from backgrounds with minimal user input. You can batch export transparent cutouts, replace background color, or refine the matte to blend the subject with any new backgrounds.
Key advantages include:
