Sigma is rumored to announce three new lenses in the next few weeks

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2023


Sigma is rumored to announce three new lenses in the next few weeks: 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.4. Here are the details (previously reported here):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2023

Check out this insane home film lab setup

Abrahamsson Rapidwinder for Leica M cameras

Sony Honored as One of “2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies”

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO XF Firmware 1.0.2

Irix Cine Lenses Coming to X-Mount

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Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.1.9 with a $50 off sale

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2023


Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.1.9 with improved slow motion and fps conversion and a new version of the Apollo AI model, better Motion Deblur quality, and various fixes.

Topaz Video AI is now $50 off until March 31st (purchase includes 1 year of upgrades). The pricing of all Topaz products is available here.

Additional information:

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You guessed it: another record-breaking Adobe financial quarter

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023


Today Adobe announced another record revenue of $4.66 billion for their Q1 fiscal 2023 financial results, representing a 13% YoY growth (see previous Adobe’s record revenue reports):

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Humane is a secretive AI wearable camera startup founded by ex-Apple employees and they have already raised $230M

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023


Humane is a secretive AI wearable camera startup founded by ex-Apple employees and they have already raised $230M:

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Teaser: new 7Artisans lens to be announced on April 8th

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023

7Artisans will announce a new lens on April 8th – here is the teaser:

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New Sandisk V60/V90 rated SD memory cards and Lexar 512GB CFexpress Type-B Diamond released

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023


B&H has listed several new SD cards (64GB and up) with V60 ratings along with a 512GB V90 card (V60 cards read speed: up to 250MB/s, write speed: up to 130MB/s; V90 cards read speed: up to 300MB/s, write speed: up to 250MB/s).


Lexar announced a new 512GB CFexpress Type-B DIAMOND series memory card:

  • Read speed of up to 1900MB/s1 dramatically accelerates workflow
  • Blazing-fast write speed of up to 1700MB/s1 captures smooth 8K RAW video
  • PCIe Gen 3×2 and NVMe protocols for smooth, high-speed recording
  • VPG400 video class – guaranteed to capture video at a minimum of 400MB/s2
  • Lifetime limited warranty 3
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ZY Optics released a new Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens for Hasselblad X cameras

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023


Zhong Yi Optics has unveiled a new 65mm f/1.4 lens for Hasselblad X cameras. Here are the details:

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DxO PureRAW 3 released

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023


DxO released PureRAW 3 photo enhancement/noise reduction software with DeepPRIME XD AI tech and Fujifilm X support. A free 30-day trial is available.

DxO also released PhotoLab 6.4 (product page | additional information | free trial).

Here are some of the DxO PureRAW 3 key features:

  • Denoising At The Demosaicing Level  Lens Sharpness
  • Optical Corrections
  • Queueing System
  • Multiple Format Export
  • Renewed Interface
  • For Mac & PC
  • Process files from within Adobe Lightroom Classic (new DNG file appear instantly in your catalog)
  • DeepPRIME XD:
    • Billions of images to train a neural network to understand noise, color, and detail.
    • Taking noise reduction and detail recovery to another level
    • Delivers more than the equivalent of an extra 2.5 stops of ISO
    • Bayer and X-Trans sensors

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

Additional information on DxO PureRAW 3:

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Nikon Z8 camera rumors recap

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2023

Nikon Z8 mockup

Nikon Z8 camera rumors recap:

  • The Z8 was described to me as a hybrid camera between the Z7 and the Z9
  • Similar form factor to the Nikon Z6/Z7
  • Improved EVF
  • Improved autofocus
  • Same sensor as the Z9
  • Will not have all of the Z9 features (obviously)
  • Announcement expected before the summer (the latest time frame I heard is April and shipping in May, development announcement could come earlier)
  • Price in Europe: around €4,500 – not sure if this is for a camera only or for a lens kit (US prices are usually lower)
  • Will use the same battery as the Nikon Z7 (Nikon EN-EL15c)
  • External battery grip will be available
  • 8K 60 video
  • Dedicated USB-C Power Delivery port for charging/continuous use
  • 9MP EVF (the Canon EOS R3 already has 5.8MP EVF)
  • Nikon Z8 size comparison with the Z7, Z9, and D850 cameras:

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