Monthly Archives: February 2021

The fall of the photo industry between 2010 and 2020 (infographic, chart and video)

Lensvid published another interesting infographic, charts and video on the fall of the photo industry between 2010 and 2020:

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ON1 Photo RAW 2021.1 released

ON1 released Photo RAW 2021.1. This is a free update with new features and enhancements to Portrait AI, added support for .ABR Adobe brush files, slider control improvements, support for new cameras and lenses, and more. Free 14-day trials are available for all ON1 products (no credit card required): ON1 Photo RAW 2021 ON1 HDR […]

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What else is new?

New firmware updates released for several Leica M cameras Fujifilm X Lab 11: Fujifilm X-E4 Development Part 1 Fujifilm X100V, X-Pro3, X-T30, XC16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II Firmware Updates and Fujifilm Software Updates Released

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This new Bevis Gear camera bag raised almost $500k on Kickstarter

This new Bevis Gear camera bag raised almost $500k on Kickstarter: “The Top Shelf Camera Bag is the first open-layout sling bag that lets you access all your gear in 1.1 seconds. The patented sling design rests in a tabletop position on your hip so you can see all your gear and set up on […]

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Venus Optics announces Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL for Canon RF mount and Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO for Nikon Z mount

Today Venus Optics announced two new lenses: Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL for Canon RF mount: pre-order | sample photos Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO for Nikon Z mount: pre-order | sample photos Press release:

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First pictures of the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens

Here are the first images of the rumored Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens (the official announcement is expected on February 24):

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Leica Japan leaked the new APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for M-mount

Leica Japan leaked the picture of the previously rumored Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens:

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Exclusive deal: get 10% off all Oberwerth products

The coupon code will be expiring soon: you can get 10% off all Oberwerth products with coupon code “Rumors21“. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. The coupon code is valid only at oberwerth.com for a limited time. Check out the latest PhotogDeals on Twitter and Facebook

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An update on the development of the Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology

Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki issued an update on the Sigma Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology – in short: Sigma started the project from scratch, terminated our contract with the sensor manufacturer and the development is still ongoing. No timeframe was provided. Here are the details:

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Exclusive semi-annual Lightning sale at Adorama

Adorama is currently running their exclusive semi-annual lightning sale. Check also their general deals and special page. See also the latest rebates from Olympus, Sony, and Nikon:

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