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Migrating to a new server, expect some hiccups this weekend

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2023

PhotoRumors and all sister sites will be migrating to a new server this weekend (starting at 10 pm tonight EST). With the increased traffic and a large number of posts (almost 12,000 posts. 33,000 photos and over 120,00 comments), it is time to move to a server with a new generation of processors. In theory, the migration should be seamless – we will be using live migration technology that promises no downtime – it will just require a reboot (a downtime of about two to three minutes). Let’s hope that will be all.

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DxO released 351 new Optics Modules for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Sigma lenses

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2023

DxO released 351 new Optics Modules with added support for a selection of Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Sigma lenses. There are now over 81,000 unique Optics Modules. Here’s the full list of the new cameras and lenses supported:

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | C
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | C (C021) (Sony FE mount)
Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S with Z TC 1.4x
Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S with Z TC 2x
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80D / DC-TZ95D
Panasonic Lumix DC-TX2D / DC-TZ200D
Panasonic Lumix G99D / DC-G90D
Panasonic Lumix S5II

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

Additional information:

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Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini 12 instant camera

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2023

Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini 12 instant camera. Not a surprise since the Instax line has been the cash cow for the Fujifilm camera division. Additional information:
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Sigma to release a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with a different design

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2023

In a recent CP+2023 interview, Kazuto Yamaki (President of Sigma Corporation) confirmed that Sigma will release a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with a different design:

Q: Will the art series 70-200 f2.8 lens that domestic users have been waiting for be released this year?
A: We have indeed heard voices in this regard, and we are currently working hard, hoping to let everyone see it sooner. In fact, for this lens, we have been considering its differentiated design, hoping to bring something different to users, which is why we have not launched this lens yet. (source)

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7artisans announced a new handheld split diopter +1.0/+2.0 effect filter

By PR admin | Published: March 2, 2023

7artisans announced a new handheld split diopter +1.0/+2.0 effect filter – a circular filter designed to be used handheld, providing a multiple refraction effect. Suitable for any lens, it can be operated with one hand to achieve multi-angle blur effects, tilt-shift effects, and special light spot effects. The +1.0 filter works best with 50 to 105mm focal lengths, the +2.0 filter works best with 35 to 85mm focal lengths:

Price: $29
Pre-orders: 7artisans official store | Pergear | Amazon US | CA | DE | UK | FR |IT
Suitable for all lenses
Silky Hazy Beauty – Create a hazy and dreamy foreground
The larger the diopter, the more blurred
Applicable Scene: Live Room Foreground /Video Shooting/Exterior Shooting/Still life shooting/Indoor shooting
+1 recommended focal length 50-105mm
+2 recommended focal length 35-85mm
Sample photos

Additional information:

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Three new Sony cameras registered in Asia

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2023

Sony has registered three new cameras in Asia:

WW542541 2.4GHz/5.1GHz
WW198387 2.4GHz
WW694956 2.4GHz/5.1GHz

As SonyAddict speculates, these cameras could be the Sony a9III, a new Sony full-frame vlogging camera, and maybe a new professional APS-C camera that has been rumored for years now:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2023

How they used to measure mechanically the Leica camera shutter speed milliseconds back in 1930

The Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone with 1″ Leica camera is coming to Europe

32 winning photos of the GR Photo Festival 2022 have been selected

PDR: Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-H2S, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos

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SIRUI released the Fuji X & Leica L versions of the world’s smallest Saturn 35mm anamorphic lens

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2023

SIRUI released the Fujifilm X and Leica L mount versions of the world’s smallest Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x full frame anamorphic lens with carbon fiber construction and two flare options (btw, the Leica camera on the picture above does not have L-mount – it’s an older D-Lux fix-lens model). Additional information: