AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2023





The previously reported AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens is now officially announced for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF and EF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Pre-orders are now open at:

Lens key features:

  • 2x magnification for macro photography and close-up shots.
  • 23 elements in 17 groups
  • Minimum focusing distance of 0.47m

Check the official Astrhori website for additional information (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon):

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3 days only: 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.)

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2023


For the next three days (May 29-31), you can get 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.) with code NR30.

Skylum recently announced a new Luminar Neo cooperation with Microsoft:

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Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2023




Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect:

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The latest Irix teaser could be for a new 65 mm T1.5 cine lens

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2023


The latest Irix teaser I reported a few days ago could be for a new 65 mm T1.5 cine lens - here is a slide shown in a recent Irix presentation in Europe:

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Gura Gear camera backpacks size comparison

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2023


Here are a few size comparisons for the different Gura Gear camera backpacks - I wish I saw this before I got a too-small Kiboko backpack.

Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 camera backpack size comparisons:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 26, 2023

New wooden Leica Q2 camera 1:1 model now available for sale on Etsy

Fujifilm XApp Distribution Suspension Notice and Apology

Big Yongnuo Firmware Update Dump

Fujifilm GFX Firmware Bug Found And Suggested Work Around

Tamron 90mm f/2 1x Mag and 90mm f/2.8 2x Mag Patents Found

Now available for pre-order: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

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Leica Q3 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2023




The previously leaked and rumored Leica Q3 camera is now officially announced:

  • Pre-orders: Adorama|B&H|Amazon|Calumet|Koch|Park|WEX
  • Additional information
  • Hands-on review and sample photos
  • Leica Q3 vs. Leica Q2 specifications comparison
  • Press release
  • Leica Q3 videos
  • Leica Q3 camera key features:
    • 60 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
    • 14 stops of dynamic range and ISO range from 50 - 100,000
    • Built-in 28mm Summilux f/1.7 ASPH lens with digital zoom up to 90mm
    • 3-inch vertically-tilting touchscreen with 76% more resolution
    • High-res 5.76 MP OLED EVF
    • Wireless charging via accessory hand grip
    • USB-C port for charging and tethering
    • New battery with 18% more capacityMaestro IV Processor with 8GB of buffer memory
    • Contrast and Phase Detection autofocus with eye, face, body and animal tracking
    • 8K video resolution output and ProRes video support
    • HDMI port for connecting external recorders and for playback on TV’s
    • Weather Sealed with IP52 certification
    • Threaded shutter release button
    • Handmade in Germany
  • Additional pictures:

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