Photo Rumors

Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens (RF/L/Z/E) officially announced

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2023

Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens. Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon, Funleader, and on their official online store. Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

Luminar NEO with new AI tools coming on on October 28

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2023

A new version of Luminar NEO with new AI tools is coming on October 28 (pre-orders are now open). Here is what to expect (SceneSwap, Neon & Glow, Water Enhancer, GenErase, SceneExpand, Studio Light):

Major Skylum Luminar Neo coming with many new AI-powered tools

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Leica announced two new lenses for L-mount: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2023

Leica announced the previously rumored wide-angle full-frame SL lenses (L-Mount):

Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH

Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo | WEX | Foto Koch. Additional information is available here:

Leica announced two new wide-angle SL lenses: 21mm f/2 & 14-24mm f/2.8

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Topaz Labs Video AI version 4.0 released, currently $50 off

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

Topaz Labs released Video AI 4. The new version is currently $50 off:

Here is what’s new in Topaz Labs Video AI version 4.0:

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New PIXII+ camera with Leica M-mount to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

PIXII is teasing a new camera (PIXII+):

“The next one will come with a plus.”

Previous coverage of PIXII can be found here.

PIXII is teasing a new camera with M-mount (PIXII+)

Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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What else is new? (Fujifilm edition)

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2023

Fujifilm France Manager Interview: GFX, Instax, X100, AI, Third Party Lenses, and More

Sigma Kazuto Yamaki Interview: Lens Design, The Industry, Growth, GFX, and More

Fujifilm GFX100 5.10, GFX100S 2.10, and GFX50SII 2.10 Firmware Updates Released

Iridient Developer 4.1 and Irident Transformer 3.1 Released With GFX100 II Support

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Pergear offers a cheap alternative to GoPro: 50MP 5K action camera for $80

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2023

Pergear has a cheap alternative to GoPro: a new 50MP 5K action camera for $80 that comes with a 64GB microSD memory card included. The camera is waterproof up to 98ft with a protective case.

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“I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge already raised $250k on Kickstarter in just 3 days

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2023

The new “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge has already raised $250k on Kickstarter in just 3 days with 46 more days to go (the project was fully funded in just 17 minutes).