Sigma Japan temporarily suspends orders for the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art & 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Sony E-mount


Sigma Japan temporarily suspended orders for the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art & 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Sony E-mount. A quick check shows that both lenses are currently in stock in the US:

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Coming soon to Kickstarter: the smallest Yashica + I’m Back mirrorless camera and a new Chroma compact film camera

Yashica & I’m Back (both companies combined forces last year) will soon list the “smallest micro mirrorless camera ever invented” on Kickstarter.


   
New Chroma ‘Click’ 35mm compact film camera will be listed soon for crowdfunding – here are the details:

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Fujifilm interviews


Phototrend published two new interviews with Fujifilm representatives from CP+ 2024. Here are the recaps by FujiAddict:

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New Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 instant camera announced


 
Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini 99 instant camera:

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Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes


Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes. Their program enhances various aspects of photography, from color correcting to making photos more expressive. You can follow Retouch4me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also get 30% off by following this link.

Additional information:

Just imagine handing over a finished wedding or school photo shoot in 1-2 days. It will not only wow your clients but also work like word of mouth.

Interested? Now it’s possible with neural networks. In this article, we’ll talk about new AI-based retouching tools.

Every photographer knows how challenging it can be to work with a large volume of materials. When dealing with commercial clients who have strict schedules and high expectations, it becomes even more challenging. Optimizing the editing workflow becomes an integral part of your work. This will lead to more satisfied customers and expand business opportunities.  Therefore, it’s essential to find ways to improve the workflow using efficient solutions.


Retouch4me pays special attention to this issue and offers a wide range of AI-based tools that provide efficient and precise retouching. Each tool is aimed at various aspects of photo retouching to achieve high-quality processing. Tools include various options for skin retouching, color correction, and correcting clothing imperfections, studio background cleaning from dirt, or dust removal from objects. 

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What else is new?

Here are some rumors on what to expect from the Nikon acquisition of RED

Nikon releases a major firmware update version 5.00 for the Nikon Z9 camera

Reviewing and ranking the different Nikon Zf grip options

Leica SL3 photographic dynamic range and other sensor measurements published by PhotonsToPhotos

Salty Surf X100V/X100VI Housings and SmallRig X100VI Accessories

Hands-on review of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera

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Is Logitech joining Micro Four Thirds? They have a new streaming camera with MFT mount coming on March 19th…






Logitech is rumored to announce a new Mevo streaming camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount (Mevo cameras are sold at Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo). This is what we know so far about the new model:

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New DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizers coming soon


DJI is expected to release new RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizers soon. The products have already been registered online:

Rumored specs:

  • RS 4 Pro model uses carbon fiber / Lightweight solid build.
  • Generation 2.0 vertical scanning LiDAR for improved focusing
  • Automatic axis locking for easier setup and transport
  • Load capacity up to 3 kg, accommodating a wide range of camera setups
  • Extended tilt axis for greater range of motion
  • New 4th generation stabilization algorithm for even smoother footage
  • Bluetooth control for wireless operation
  • DJI Focus Pro support for precise manual focus control
  • 29 hours of battery life for extended shooting sessions

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The future according to CIPA: fewer camera shipped with higher prices


The latest CIPA forecasts indicate that the shipments of digital cameras will fall in 2024 compared to 2023:

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Additional information on the upcoming Rollei 35AF camera from Mint



Additional information on the upcoming Rollei 35AF camera from Mint:

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