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Patent wars: GoPro, Insta360, and DJI – the latest updates

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2026

Lawsuits	Status	Notes
GoPro vs. Insta360	Closed	Insta360 won at ITC (Feb 2026)
DJI vs. Insta360	Active	Multiple lawsuits filed by DJI
Insta360 vs. DJI	Active	Multiple countersuits filed by Insta360

The action camera world has recently turned into a legal battlefield. At the moment, the major patent battles are:

GoPro vs. Insta360 (ITC + U.S. federal litigation)
DJI vs. Insta360 (Shenzhen patent ownership dispute)
DJI vs. Insta360 (Texas Luna/Osmo Pocket patent infringement lawsuits)
Insta360 vs. DJI (U.S. countersuits involving five patents)

Here are the latest updates on the major patent lawsuits involving GoPro, Insta360, and DJI:

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The latest discounts on photo editing software (DxO, Aftershoot, Luminar, ON1)

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2026

DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid from June 15th to July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here.

Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.

Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. See the previous Skylum releases here.

ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 has been released with a new intro promo. See the latest ON1 releases here.

Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

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More strange rumors from China: Viltrox to release a mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2026

Viltrox digital mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount mockups

Fresh rumors circulating in Chinese‑language photography communities suggest that Viltrox may be preparing to enter the camera market with its own mirrorless model, and one of the strongest claims is that it could use the Nikon Z mount.

Viltrox recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, so if they come up with a new camera, L-mount will make much more sense.

Other speculations refer to a recent Viltrox patent filed in China that involves the Nikon Z-mount – could it be that Viltrox designed a mount similar to the Nikon Z-mount but different enough, so they do not get into legal trouble? Some Chinese commenters speculate that:

“If Nikon restricts Viltrox lenses, Viltrox may build its own camera body to avoid dependency.”

Nikon already has an ongoing lawsuit against Viltrox about licensing/royalties for Nikon’s underlying Z-mount technology (additional information). Viltrox has continued releasing Z-mount lenses even during the legal situation. If Nikon is currently litigating against Viltrox over Z-mount-related intellectual property, launching a Viltrox-branded Nikon Z camera would dramatically increase legal exposure.

Rumors about a Viltrox mirrorless camera are not new and have been debunked so far:

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New SG-Image AF 25mm f/1.8 lens for MFT to be announced next week

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2026

SG-Image will release a new AF 25mm f/1.8 lens for MFT on June 15th. This lens already exists for other mounts. Here are the details:

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Quick AI Background Removal with Aiarty Image Matting (43% off Lifetime License + Extra Coupon)

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2026

Removing backgrounds from images has always been one of the more time-consuming parts of photo editing. Fine hair, fur, feathers, and semi-transparent objects like glass or veils often require precise manual masking, which slows down the entire workflow.

Fortunately, recent advances in AI-powered image processing are making this task easier. One solution gaining attention among designers and photographers is Aiarty Image Matting, an AI-driven background removal tool designed to deliver precise cutouts while preserving intricate details.

Aiarty Image Matting: Precise Background Removal with AI

Aiarty Image Matting uses advanced AI algorithms to automatically detect subjects and separate them from backgrounds with minimal user input. You can batch export transparent cutouts, replace background color, or refine the matte to blend the subject with any new backgrounds.

Key advantages include:

1-click detection with AI for one or multiple subjects.
Precise masking for transparent, fuzzy edges, or solid subjects.
Preserve transparency variations in tricky edges, hair, lace, glass, etc.
Quick auto masking and optional brush editing for refinements.
atch export transparent cutouts, mattes, or custom backgrounds.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2026

New: Wahei Optical Peace 35mm f/1.4 E41 classical silver chrome “Steel Rim” lens for Leica M-mount

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH “Classic Line” glossy black lens review by Leica Images

Carl Zeiss Otus SLR Lenses Listed As Discontinued Abroad

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Firmware 1.31 Released

Notice and apology regarding the delay of the lens firmware update for Tarmon 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

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Updated list of upcoming/rumored Fujifilm cameras and lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2026

Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored Fujifilm cameras and lenses:

Fujifilm X-T6 with new film simulation and redesigned dials
Fujifilm X-Pro4
Fujifilm compact fixed-lens camera with 1″ sensor
New Fujifilm GFX camera
Two new X-mount lenses in 2026

The latest Fujifilm news can be found here:

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Additional information on the upcoming Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2026

Here is some additional information from Aliexpress on the upcoming Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens that will be announced on June 25th (the E-mount version will be announced first, the L-mount will follow at a later date):

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The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens will be announced on June 25th

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2026

The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens will be announced on June 25th (the E-mount version will be announced first, the L-mount will follow at a later date):