Monthly Archives: May 2024

Samyang is getting ready to announce their first AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L-mount

Samyang is getting close to releasing their first AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Leica L-mount (the lens already exists for E-mount). The official announcement date is scheduled for June 4th, 2024. This will be Samyang’s first L-mount lens since they joined the L-mount alliance:

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Skylum announced a new photo editing app for professional portrait photographers

Skylum announced a new photo editing app for professional portrait photographers. Set for release in September 2024, the new editing app, is designed to empower photographers by automating routine face retouching processes through an efficient, AI-optimized workflow that runs locally on the user’s device. This innovative tool will make retouching as easy as applying presets, […]

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New ON1 Photo RAW 2024.5 sneak peek

ON1 will release a new Photo RAW version 2024.5 in June – here is a sneak peek: Version 2024.5 will introduce several new features including a vastly improved Super Select AI that will identify and select any object, speeding up adjustments for areas like clothing, hair, and skin. The upgraded Quick Mask AI Tool offers […]

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Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced and available for order

The previously reported Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama, B&H Photo, Amazon (coming soon) 0.9m close focus distance Classic Appearance Design in the 1950s Collapsible structure for easy pocket storage Double Gauss structure ensures edge-to-edge sharpness A fast f/2 aperture with a 12-blade diaphragm Simulating vintage coating […]

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Panasonic in trouble: the company is considering transferring or withdrawing from businesses with low growth potential by fiscal 2026, President Kusumi calls it a “crisis situation”

Asahi reports that Panasonic has not achieved its medium-term strategy goals and President Kusumi calls it a “crisis situation”: Panasonic Holdings (HD) has revealed that it expects to fail to achieve two of the three targets set in its three-year mid-term strategy ending in fiscal 2024. President Yuki Kusumi acknowledged that the situation is “critical, […]

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Updated Panasonic Lumix S lens roadmap (L-mount)

Panasonic released an updated Lumix S lens roadmap as of May 2024 (see previous L-mount roadmaps):

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Announced: Leica D-Lux 8 camera

The previously rumored Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | Foto Koch Additional information What’s new in the Leica D-Lux 8? Press release Specifications:

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