https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-extreme-compact-tripod-major-upgrade → New Platypod eXtreme compact tripod: $146,632 pledged of $20,000 goal. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gowing/introducing-the-lens-flipper-versatile-lfv-for-short → Lens Flipper (also for Nikon Z mount): $3,060 pledged of $5,000 goal. → DIGI SWAP Upcycling film cameras into digital cameras: $18,005 pledged of $39,865 goal. → This Duovox Mate Pro camera can capture and see the night as if it […]
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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens: Available in Canon EF & RF / Nikon F & Z / Sony E / Pentax K / L mount / Fujifilm G 14-Pointed Sunstars World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras ±11mm Shift Amount Ready for Medium Format “Zero” Distortion […]
Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 6 with several improvements and bug fixes (Native Apple M1 support, improved model downloads and quality boost, and lots of usability and stability fixes). You can use coupon code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs product for an extra 15% off. Also: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is now 25% off […]
A few days ago Venus Optics posted a new teaser for their upcoming Laowa anamorphic lenses. Here are the first pictures of the Laowa 27mm T2.8, 35mm T2.4, and 50mm T2.4 anamorphic lenses – they will weigh only 3xxg each and will be available on Kickstarter soon (check Venus Optics website for updates):
Nikkei published an article suggesting that the camera market is showing signs of recovery with the support of high-end professional and instant cameras. Here is the recap from Digicameinfo:
Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0. For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT): Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:
New: MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome and K-70 dedicated to Astrophotography Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Firmware 2 Released Translated Fujifilm Aniversary X and GFX Interview
The new silver version of the TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens is now available for order at the official TTartisan online store, Adorama, and B&H Photo for $98 (international shipping is available) – this lens was previously available only in black color/finish: Additional information:
Here is some additional information on the previously rumored 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount from 7artisans:
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