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The 2020 Worst Camera of the Year Award goes to…

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2021

Here are the results of the 2020 Worst Camera of the Year Award poll – the winner is the $6,000 Zeiss ZX1 fixed lens camera with integrated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (see previous ZX1 coverage):

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OM Digital Solution: the Micro Four Thirds mount still has the #1 market share in Japan with 21.7%

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2021

Similar to last year, OM Digital Solution issued a press release today confirming that Micro Four Thirds still has the #1 market share by lens mount in Japan with 21.7% (based on the number of digital interchangeable lens cameras sold in Japan by lens mount):

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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens is delayed again

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2021

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO lens is delayed again… the second time around… because of a large number of customers who ordered the lens… Just another entry for the photo gear wall of shame that has “greatly exceeded” expectations. Here is the translated press release:

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Fujifilm GFX100 vs GFX100S vs Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax 645D vs Leica S size comparison

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2021

Fujifilm GFX100 ($9,999) vs GFX100S ($5,999) vs Hasselblad X1D ($5,750) vs Pentax 645 ($4,999) vs Leica S ($17,000) size comparison from FujiAddict:

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Notice: TTartisan and 7artisans lens shipments will be temporary suspended between February 3-20

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

Because of the Chinese New Year, all TTartisan and 7artisans lens shipments from the Photo Rumors Online Store will be temporary suspended between February 3-20, 2021. All orders placed during that period will be shipped at the end of February. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you are planing to purchase a new lens, make sure your order is […]

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Announced: Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

The previously rumored Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The black version ($7,695) is available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H. The limited edition silver version ($16,395) can be purchased only at Leica stores and boutiques. That’s right, the silver version of the same lens is more than twice as expensive as the […]

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Sony now has five registered but not yet released cameras (Sony DID NOT register 5 new cameras today)

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2021

Sony now has five registered but not yet released cameras. Sony DID NOT register 5 new cameras today as some clickbait websites reported – three of the models have been already reported last year (see links):

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Topaz Labs released a version 2.4 of DeNoise AI with several new improvements

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

Topaz Labs released version 2.4 of DeNoise AI with several new improvements (see the full change log here). Topaz Labs also introduced two new saving offers (valid from January 27 – February 12): Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is now $20 off Topaz Labs Utility Bundle is now $50 off You can use coupon code RUMORS15 […]

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Tomorrow Leica will announce a $16k Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

Here are the details on the upcoming Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens:

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Major Fujifilm announcement: two new cameras and three lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2021

Today Fujifilm announced all of the previously rumored cameras and lenses: Fujifilm GFX 100S camera and GF 80mm f/1.7 lens (medium format): 42 West | Explora. Fujifilm X-E4 camera and XF 27mm f/2.8 II + XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lenses (APS-C): 42 West | Explora Pre-orders are now open at Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras (UK) | Calumet (DE) […]

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