Monthly Archives: April 2017

Ricoh could get out of the photography / camera business

After Samsung, Nikon and Panasonic, it seems that Ricoh is the next big company that is having some serious troubles with their camera division: Update: Ricoh issued a statement denying the report, saying that they are focusing on expanding “high-value-added models” (Google translated from Japanese).

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The latest deals on photo editing software from Topaz Labs, Franzis and Macphun (coupon codes included)

Topaz Labs Starting today Topaz Labs is offering 40% off their entire online store – that’s about $200 off their Complete Collection (valid until April 16th). You must use coupon code SPRING40. This offer is valid until April 16th What is the Topaz Labs Complete Collection? With the recent addition of Topaz Texture Effects 2, Impression […]

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10 and Camera Raw 9.10 released

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.10 and Camera Raw 9.10. Here are the direct download links: DNG Converter 9.10: Win | macOS Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page Support for new cameras and lenses added in the latest releases:

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First rendering of the $5,499 Meyer-Optik Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens

As promised earlier – this is the first rendering of the upcoming Meyer-Optik Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens. Here is what we know so far: The lens will be available for all mirrorless mounts. Shipping will start in early 2018. Priced: $5,499 (probably cheaper on Kickstarter). The Kickstarter project for the Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 lens […]

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What else is new?

→ The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens is now in stock at B&H and Foto Hans Keuzekamp. → Alpa announced a new modular GON tripod leveling system. → Sigma announced new firmware updates (version 1.04) for the sd Quattro cameras that offer support for DNG formats, improved autofocus capabilities and enhanced functionality with Sigma Capture Pro.

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New server and HTTPS for PhotoRumors

In the past week I have been busy upgrading PhotoRumors to a new server at HostDuplex. The old server could no longer handle the increased traffic. You also probably already noticed that PhotoRumors is now a “secure” website (HTTPS) which is the industry’s standard. A lot of other changes were also introduced on the back end […]

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Sony RX1R III camera rumors: improved operations, 4k video, updated EVF

Some additional information on the rumored Sony RX1R III camera – some of the improvements will include: Better operations (I hope this means a better menu system) 4k video recording capabilities Improved EVF Sony will have a press event on April 23rd at the 2017 NAB show, but I am not sure if the new RX1R II will be […]

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Fuji announcement on April 19th: Fujinon GF 110mm f/2 R LM lens and SQ Instax square cameras

Fuji is rumored to have another new product announcement on April 19th. The expectations are for the official release of the Fujinon GF 110mm f/2 R LM medium format lens for GFX and the introductions of the new Fuji SQ Instax square cameras (Instax SQ and Instax SQ10). Here is the rumored pricing of the upcoming Fuji […]

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