The Topaz Labs DeNoise AI software introductory pricing is ending tomorrow, May 3 (regular price: $79.99, sale price: $59.99). DeNoise AI will work as a standalone or Photoshop / Topaz Studio plugin (similar to Sharpen AI). The Topaz Labs AI bundle sale is also ending tomorrow (regular price: $359.96, sale price: $199.99):
Adobe is currently “testing” a new $20 per month Adobe Photography Plan and the cheaper $9,99 plan is already gone as an option for many customers: Updated – here is the official response I received from Adobe: “From time to time, we run tests on Adobe.com which cover a range of items, including plan options […]
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for April 2019 are:
One of the TBA lenses on the Nikon Z mirrorless lens roadmap is the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/4 The first Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens hands-on review is out 7artisans 28mm f/1.4 Leica M lens review: wide and bright Fringer EF-FX Pro II Announced and Shipping Before May 11th
DJI is rumored to announce a new action camera to compete with GoPro. The new model will be probably based on the current OSMO Pocket and will be equipped with a super-wide angle lens:
The previously rumored Zeiss Ventum 2.8/21 lightweight industrial lens with E-mount for use with drones is now officially announced (check pricing and avaialbility at Adorama and B&H). Press release:
The new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon is now available for pre-order: Adorama B&H Park Camera (UK) WEX Photo (UK) Via NikonRumors Check out the new US rebates for the month of May at Adorama & B&H Photo
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March report and the downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view). Here are the other two graphs:
Tamron is planning to announce a third full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount with a focal length longer than 75mm. Tamron currently has the 17-28mm f/2.8 and 28-75mm f/2.8 lenses for Sony E-mount. Here is a quote from a recent interview:
