Photo Rumors

New cinema lenses announced: Irix 65mm T1.5 and Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3/45mm T1.9

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2023

Irix announced the development of a new 65mm T1.5 cinema lens (previously reported here)

Samyang announced new V-AF 100mm T2.3 and V-AF 45mm T1.9 cinema lenses.

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AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2023

The previously reported AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens is now officially announced for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF and EF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Pre-orders are now open at:

Pergear (international shipping) | Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon IT | Amazon FR | Amazon SP | Amazon JP

Lens key features:

2x magnification for macro photography and close-up shots.
23 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focusing distance of 0.47m

Check the official Astrhori website for additional information (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon):

3 days only: 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.)

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2023

For the next three days (May 29-31), you can get 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.) with code NR30.

Skylum recently announced a new Luminar Neo cooperation with Microsoft:

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Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2023

Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect:

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The latest Irix teaser could be for a new 65 mm T1.5 cine lens

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2023

The latest Irix teaser I reported a few days ago could be for a new 65 mm T1.5 cine lens – here is a slide shown in a recent Irix presentation in Europe:

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Gura Gear camera backpacks size comparison

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2023

Here are a few size comparisons for the different Gura Gear camera backpacks – I wish I saw this before I got a too-small Kiboko backpack.

Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 camera backpack size comparisons:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 26, 2023

New wooden Leica Q2 camera 1:1 model now available for sale on Etsy

Fujifilm XApp Distribution Suspension Notice and Apology

Big Yongnuo Firmware Update Dump

Fujifilm GFX Firmware Bug Found And Suggested Work Around

Tamron 90mm f/2 1x Mag and 90mm f/2.8 2x Mag Patents Found

Now available for pre-order: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

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Leica Q3 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2023

The previously leaked and rumored Leica Q3 camera is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: Adorama|B&H|Amazon|Calumet|Koch|Park|WEX
Additional information
Hands-on review and sample photos
Leica Q3 vs. Leica Q2 specifications comparison
Press release
Leica Q3 videos
Leica Q3 camera key features:
- 60 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
- 14 stops of dynamic range and ISO range from 50 – 100,000
- Built-in 28mm Summilux f/1.7 ASPH lens with digital zoom up to 90mm
- 3-inch vertically-tilting touchscreen with 76% more resolution
- High-res 5.76 MP OLED EVF
- Wireless charging via accessory hand grip
- USB-C port for charging and tethering
- New battery with 18% more capacityMaestro IV Processor with 8GB of buffer memory
- Contrast and Phase Detection autofocus with eye, face, body and animal tracking
- 8K video resolution output and ProRes video support
- HDMI port for connecting external recorders and for playback on TV’s
- Weather Sealed with IP52 certification
- Threaded shutter release button
- Handmade in Germany
Additional pictures:

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Additional details on the upcoming AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2023

Here are some additional details and pictures of the upcoming AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens:

The official launch date is May 29
Mount: E/ M43/ X/ Z/ RF/ EF/ L
Focus mode: manual
Working distance: 5mm

Check the official Astrhori website for additional information. AstrHori lenses are sold also at Amazon:

Sample video shot with the lens and additional pictures: