Monthly Archives: June 2018

Less than 24 hours left: Skylum Luminar 2018 giveaway

I have two Luminar 2018 software licenses to give away. Here is how to enter the giveaway (direct link): a Rafflecopter giveaway The winner will be announced on PhotoRumors.com on or around July 9th. This giveaway is open to everyone and it is not restricted to US residents. The giveaway is void where prohibited by law. Use […]

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New: ProMaster 170SL Speedlight for Sony

The ProMaster 170SL Speedlight now also offers full TTL compatibility for Sony’s multi-interface hot shoe (in addition to Canon and Nikon). The price of the flash is $189.95. Additional information:

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New Sony 32MP APS-C IMX342LQA sensor leaked online, it will not be used in the rumored Sony a6700 camera

The brochure for a new Sony sensor leaked on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. As SonyAddict points out, the new APS-C sensor looks legitimate, but probably it’s designed for industrial applications only. The chances for Sony to use this sensor in their rumored a6700 camera are slim. Here are the details on the new sensor:

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The latest Sigma lenses are now shipping

The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now shipping in the US (Nikon version is already in stock) as well as in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp). Sigma is now also shipping some of their prime Art lenses for Sony E-mount (check in-stock status). All of the latest Sigma lenses are pretty big […]

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Canon now has 6 new/upcoming/registered/rumored cameras *UPDATED*

Canon now has a total of five new/upcoming cameras registered online (there was only one new camera registered three weeks ago). Two of the new cameras are DSLRs, three are mirrorless and one conmpact. Here are the details:

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What else is new?

Ricoh has a new patent for a Pentax DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 lens GR Remote Viewer app for Ricoh GRII camera (download JPG & RAW files from GRII to smartphone) New Leica Q Safari limited edition camera announced in Japan Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount hands-on review The latest 2017/2018 Leica […]

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New interview with Fuji’s manager (Fuji X-T100 and GFX cameras, Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens and more)

Mr. Udono from Fujifilm was interviewed by a Taiwanese YouTube channel. Here is the recap from FujiAddict: Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens coming this year. The Fuji X-T100 was designed to fit nicely between the Fuji X-A5 and Fuji X-T20. Selfie screen could come to more models if customers want it. Tilty […]

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The new Loupedeck+ supports Aurora HDR and Capture One (Skylum Luminar support is coming next)

Loupedeck announced a new Loupedeck+ photo editing console that in addition to improved controls and more buttons, it also has added support for Aurora HDR and Capture One (still in beta). Skylum Luminar support is coming next. Upgrades to the new Loupedeck+ include:

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Buying tax free photo gear in the US could be over after Supreme Court decision

The US Supreme Court ruled today that states can force online retailers to collect sales taxes. This can put an end to tax-free shopping from online retailers like B&H and Adorama (Amazon is already collecting sales tax):

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US price of the new Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens: $1,099

A quick update on my previous post about the new Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens for Sony E-mount – the US price will be $1,099 ($100 more than the Voigtlander MACRO APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens as already reported). Update: the new lens is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama.

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