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The new Loupedeck+ supports Aurora HDR and Capture One (Skylum Luminar support is coming next)

Loupedeck announced a new Loupedeck+ photo editing console that in addition to improved controls and more buttons, it also has added support for Aurora HDR and Capture One (still in beta). Skylum Luminar support is coming next. Upgrades to the new Loupedeck+ include:

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Buying tax free photo gear in the US could be over after Supreme Court decision

The US Supreme Court ruled today that states can force online retailers to collect sales taxes. This can put an end to tax-free shopping from online retailers like B&H and Adorama (Amazon is already collecting sales tax):

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Update on the registered Nikon N1718 camera The upcoming Nikon Coolpix A1000 camera is rumored to have an EVF Where is the rumored new Leica CM mirrorless camera? Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF Lens Firmware Update Olympus PEN-F STC Grip Photons to Photos: Panasonic GH-5 and GX9

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Breaking: Leica L1 and L2 watches announced New Leica Leitzpark limited edition cameras (M10, Q, D-lux) Alpa announced a new lens module for Leica M lenses Rumors: the next 7Artisans lens for Leica M-mount will be wide angle Fujifilm X-H1 and X-T2 Updates Released and Fujifilm GFX and X-Pro2 Updates Delayed Until July Sony a7III […]

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Aurora Aperture Introduces world’s first variable GND filter family

One of our sponsors, Aurora Aperture, introduced their new PowerXND-II variable ND filters on Kickstarter (the world’s first variable GND filter family). Here is the press release:

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The new ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 will be announced next week

The new ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 will be announced next week. The new version will include:

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More pictures of the Leica C-Lux camera New Nikon Coolpix A1000 camera registered online *UPDATED* Fujifilm Xerox Merger Update

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Instant Magny 35 Instant Back for SLR and rangefinder cameras coming to Kickstarter tomorrow

The upcoming Instant Magny 35 Instant Back will enable you to use SLR and rangefinder film cameras to capture instant photos. The new gadget will be compatible with over camera 35 models from 5 major brands: Nikon FM/FE/FA, Leica M, Olympus OM, Pentax M, and Canon A. The official Kickstarter launch is tomorrow (will add a link once available). Pricing […]

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April CIPA report: mirrorless shipments up, DSLR shipments down, approximately one mirrorless produced for every two DSLR cameras so far this year

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their April report. The downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2018, black: 2017, blue: 2016, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here: DSLR numbers: compared […]

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New: Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens review (comparison with the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH) Fujifilm X-T100 Concept Pentax K-1 Mark II vs. Pentax K-1 image quality comparison video Olympus’ New Multi-Storied Photodiode Sensor Panasonic G9, GH5, GH5S Firmware Updates Coming May 30th  

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