The rumored Fujifilm X-M5 camera is already registered overseas, expected to be announced in October


The new Fujifilm X-M5 camera is expected to be announced in October. Here are the rumored specifications:

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Skylum Aperty now available (AI-powered photo editing app for professional portrait photographers)


Aperty - the new AI-powered photo editing app for professional portrait photographers by Skylum is now available. You can get a lifetime license until September 30th; after that, the lifetime option will no longer be available. Here are the app’s key features:

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Leica announced a new Q3 camera with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO lens


The previously rumored Leica Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens is now officially announced:

  • Orders: AdoramaB&H | Calumet | KochWEX
  • Leica Q3 43 accessories
  • Press release
  • Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
  • Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
  • Tilting 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
  • Maestro IV processing engine
  • Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
  • Newly designed Leica 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter featuring 11 elements in 8 groups plus 7 aspherical lens elements for eliminating aberrations
  • Expanded digital zoom range includes: 60mm (31 MP), 75mm (20 MP), 90mm (14 MP), 120mm (8 MP) & 150mm (5 MP)
  • Burst shooting up to 10 fps (mechanical shutter) or 15 fps (electronic shutter)
  • Visual compensation system for more stable photos & video recordings
  • 4K up to 60 fps & FHD up to 120 fps for video flexibility
  • New gray leatherette
  • ISO range from 50 to 100,000
  • Leica UX and intuitive operation
  • Full metal housing
  • Durable design with IP52-rated dust & water spray protection
  • All other features identical to the original Leica Q3 (28mm)
  • Compatible with all existing Q3 accessories:

Leica Q3 43 camera accessory

Leica announces a new Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens

Leica Q3 43 vs. Q3 vs. Q2 specifications comparison

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New Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD macro lens model F072 announced (for Z/E mount)


Tamron announced a new 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD macro lens (model F072) for Nikon Z and Sony E mount:

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Jeff Bridges is developing a new Widelux(X) panoramic film camera

Jeff Bridges is developing a new Widelux-copy panoramic film camera that will be called WideluxX. The wideluxx.com website is already up and running. The new camera is expected to be released next year (2025). The original Widelux camera can be found on eBay. Additional information on this project is available here:

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TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens officially announced


The previously reported TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 "Swirly Bokeh" lens is now officially announced. The lens comes with an M42-mount but can be mounted on any modern camera with an adapter (not compatible with Nikon F-mount). The lens is designed for full-frame, but the actual image field is larger than full-frame and can almost cover medium format. The price is $269. The new lens is now in stock at:

Additional information:

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Getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E + Nikon Z


We are getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the latest images from Chinese social media:

Update - the lens will be listed for funding on Indiegogo on September 29:

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What else is new?

Tamron to announce a new 90mm f/2.8 macro lens for Nikon Z-mount tonight

The latest Ricoh Theta updates (HDR-DNG)

The new Pentax AF180FG flash is now available for pre-order

Ricoh now sells “Grad ND” software for the latest Pentax DSLR camera models

The Leica M11-D camera is now shipping in a new packaging that does not include a charger

Viltrox Announces Global Photo Contest 2024

Canon Powershot 10 White Announced in China

DigitalFoto Solution Limited ICEMAN PRO For Fujifilm X-T4

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