Olympus PEN E-PL10 camera listed as discontinued


The Olympus PEN E-PL10 camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H Photo:

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Deal of the day: Capture One Pro 23 now $120 off

For the WPPI show in Las Vegas B&H Photo is running several specials, including $120 off Capture One 23 and a memory cards sale:

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ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin officially released


The new ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin is now officially released – here are the key features and additional information:

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The new Canon Speedlite EL-5 is delayed


The new Canon Speedlite EL-5 which was announced on November 2, 2022, and was scheduled to be released in March 2023 is now officially delayed becuase of production reasons. The release of the EL-5 is now expected in the summer of 2023. Pre-orders are open at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x officially announced


The previously rumored Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and Leica Extender L 1.4x teleconverter are now officially announced.

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What else is new?

Leica SL2 and SL2-S firmware update version 5.1 released

Silver Leica SL camera mockup

The new HARUBENI season-specific custom image option for Pentax cameras is compatible only with two lenses

Retro Review: Sony Cyber-Shot F505

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CP+ interview with Tamron


Phototrend interviewed Tamron’s Marketing Planning Manager at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – here is the recap:

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Leica to announce a newly rebranded Sigma lens (Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3) and teleconverter


Leica will soon announce the previously rumored Leica VARIO-ELMAR-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens and a 1.4x SL teleconverter (see the leaked US pricing here). The new Leica SL 100-400mm lens will most likely be based on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS. The lens will be made in Japan. Leica will introduce a second 2x SL teleconverter with the next Japanese-made zoom lens this summer. Additionally leaked pictures:

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The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is now available on Kickstarter




The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter:

Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).

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CP+ interview with Sony


Phototrend interviewed Sony’s Senior Manager at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – here is the recap:

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