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By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2023

The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping

Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera

Silver Leica SL2 camera confirmed

The 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction is tomorrow

Fujifilm GFX100S Firmware Bug Fixed

Why Fujifilm Survived (& Kodak Didn’t)

Film and Instax Price Increases Announced

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Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.3.8 released with added support for Nikon Z8, Sony ZV-E1, Panasonic S5M2, and DJI Mavic 3 Pro (currently $40 off)

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2023


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8 with added support for Nikon Z8, Sony ZV-E1, Panasonic S5M2, and DJI Mavic 3 Pro:

  • Fixed caching processed image causing significant delay in preview
  • Fixed right side of Side by Side view constantly requesting procs when panning
  • Added 3 and 5 times scales to Autopilot settings in Preferences
  • Added camera support for the following:
    • DJI Mavic 3 Pro
    • Nikon Z8 (HE and HE* compression not supported yet)
    • Panasonic DC-S5M2
    • Sony Xperia 1 II Telephoto Camera
    • Sony ZV-E1

Topaz Labs Photo AI is currently $40 off (until June 16th):


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The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now live

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2023

The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

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Zeiss is denying reports of the company exiting the photography business

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2023



Zeiss is denying the latest reports of the company exiting the photography business. I will believe it once they announce a new photography lens.

Flashback: Zeiss has still not announced any new photography lenses in 3 years

For those of you who believe Zeiss is still working on new photography lenses, I have only one word to say to you “Olympus” – they denied for a very long time the rumors until they made it official:

I told you so: Olympus to exit/sell camera business

Zeiss has not announced any new photography lenses in 4 years now:

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Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2023


The previously rumored Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount is now officially announced:

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Hasselblad announced a new X2D 100C lightweight portrait kit

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2023


Hasselblad announced a new X2D 100C lightweight portrait kit that includes the X2D 100C camera and XCD 1.9/80 + XCD 4/45P lenses. The price is $13,049.


Additional information:

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DxO adds 1,454 new Optics Modules with corrections for the Nikon Z8, Sony ZV-E1, DJI’s latest drones, and several popular lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2023


DxO released 1,454 new Optics Modules with corrections for the Nikon Z8, Sony ZV-E1, DJI’s latest drones, and several popular lenses.

The performance of supported lenses/cameras can be boosted by processing RAW files with DxO software:

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Irix announced two new full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount: 15mm f/2.4 and 150mm macro 1:1

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2023


Irix announced two new full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount: Irix 15mm f/2.4 and Irix 150mm macro 1:1. Check availability and pricing at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Additional information:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2023

Leica Q3 vs. Q2 low light comparisons

Leica acknowledges a batch of Leica M6 cameras was shipped with faulty pressure plates

Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and B&H

The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is out of production

DXO: Sony a7RV Sensor Score

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Coming soon: new StockCam gun-style camera accessory that will “add excitement and ritual to every shot”

By PR admin | Published: June 6, 2023


A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“:

“Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with all camera brands and models.”


Additional information (check also StockCam website):

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