Ricoh announced two new GR III HDF & GR IIIx HDF cameras with Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF)

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024


We now finally know what the Ricoh GR teaser I reported last year is about: today Ricoh announced the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF cameras featuring a newly-developed Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) that diffuses highlights for softer light, creating more expressive images. The HDF, which can be turned on and off. This special-effect filter diffuses highlight areas and creates a blurred effect along the image’s edges, making it possible to produce images resembling those captured in film photography or vintage movies.

Pre-order links:

Highlight Diffusion Filter sample photos from the new Ricoh GR III/x HDF cameras:

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The latest from Sony: major firmware updates released, new memory cards, and more

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024


→ Sony released major firmware updates for the a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III cameras.


→ Sony announced new 240GB and 480GB TOUGH CFexpress Type B memory cards.


→ High-resolution portraits: a deep dive into the Sony a7R V camera.


→ Using Sony f/4 lenses for landscape photography.


→ Sony f/2.8 GM vs. f/4 G lens showdown – which holy trinity to pick?


→ Sony camera buying guide for content creators.


→ Hands-on review: Sony BURANO.

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount announcement tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2024


Tomorrow (March 28) Tamron will announce a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Stay tuned for the details:


Previous coverage of Tamron lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.

The same lens already exists for Sony E-mount and is priced at $799 after a $100 rebate (Adorama | Amazon | B&H):


Expect the Nikon version to be $800-$900.

Nikon already has the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens for $1,000 after a $200 rebate (Adorama | Amazon | B&H) that is based on the Tamron lens:

Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens additional coverage (the first Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount)

Via NikonRumors

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This week only: $20 off on the all-new Topaz Gigapixel 7

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2024


The new Topaz Labs Gigapixel 7 is currently $20 off (only this week):



With Topaz Gigapixel 7, you can upscale and enhance any image up to 600%. Gigapixel 7 has more than 5 years of advanced AI training and comes with a new interface:

  • Maximize pixels for perfect prints: Enhance details and resolution to achieve razor-sharp images for large-format prints.
  • Improve AI-generated images: Put the final touch on any image generated by AI. Get cleaner, crisper, higher-resolution output.
  • Upscale & enhance low-res images: Reimagine details from low-quality images. Eliminate compression artifacts and restore faces instantly.

Additional information on Topaz Gigapixel 7 can be found here:

Topaz Gigapixel 7 released


Via NikonRumors

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Now on Kickstarter: Yashica Micro mirrorless camera (co-developed with “I’m Back”)

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2024

The previously reported Yashica Micro mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses (co-developed with I’m Back) is now listed for funding on Kickstarter. Here are the camera specifications:

  • Sensor: 12Mega CMOS Sensor Sony IMX117
  • Processor: Novatek
  • Video Resolution:
    • 2880×2160 /24fps
    • 3840×2160/24fps
    • 2560×1440 30fps
    • 1920x1080p/60fps/30fps
  • Picture Size： 12M
  • Video Format： MP4 H.264
  • Picture Format： JPEG Color, Sepia, B&W, RAW, RAW+JPEG
  • Storage Capacity： Micro SD Max 128Gb (not included)
  • USB Interface： USB TYPE-C
  • Display： 2.0″capacitive touch screen
  • ISO: 100 – 3200
  • Auto White: yes
  • Balance: yes
  • Auto EV: yes
  • Picture ip: yes
  • WIFI: yes
  • Support for Apple & Android
  • Remote control: yes
  • Language EN FR ES PT DE IT CN RU JP
  • Battery: 3.7V 1.350mAh
  • Type-c cable included

The camera is also compatible with lens adapters:



More Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects:

Yashica cameras are sold at Amazon.

More pictures of the new Yashica Micro mirrorless camera:

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Yongnuo to announce a new AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2024


Yongnuo will soon announce a new AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens:

The latest Yongnuo news and rumors can be found here.

In the US Yongnuo lenses are sold at Amazon and B&H.

Via NikonRumors

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Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens announced: “the lightest in its class”

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2024


The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount is now officially announced and it is “the lightest in its class”:


Lens details and video:

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Deal of the day: the Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format camera is now $1,600 off

By PR admin | Published: March 25, 2024


The Fujifilm GFX 100S medium format camera is now $1,600 off:

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Sony has a new 247MP medium format sensor with a resolution of 19,200 x 12,800

By PR admin | Published: March 25, 2024


Earlier today Weibo user E8M_8888 discovered a new Sony 247MP medium format sensor with a resolution of 19,200×12,800 (3:2 53.96mm x 35.97mm) – here are the technical specifications (IMX811-AAMR and IMX811-AAQR):

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Sony registered a new camera in China

By PR admin | Published: March 25, 2024


Sony registered a new camera in China under the code name WW293541:

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