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

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2023

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:

Posted in Deals| 1 Comment

ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin officially released

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2023


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

Read More »

Posted in ON1| Leave a comment

The new Canon Speedlite EL-5 is delayed

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2023


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.

Posted in Canon| Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2023


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.

Read More »

Posted in Leica| 1 Comment

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2023

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

Posted in Other| Tagged | 1 Comment

CP+ interview with Tamron

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2023


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

Read More »

Posted in Tamron| Tagged , , | 10 Comments

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

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2023


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:

Read More »

Posted in Leica| Tagged | 11 Comments

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

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2023




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).

Additional information:

Read More »

Posted in Benro| Tagged , , | 3 Comments

CP+ interview with Sony

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2023


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

Read More »

Posted in Sony| Tagged , | 1 Comment

Camera brand reliability survey results

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2023

Photo Review Australia published the results from their annual reader survey. Here are the results of the question “How do you rate your main camera’s reliability over the past year”:

Read More »

Posted in Other| Tagged | 24 Comments