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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Additional details on the upcoming AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2023



Here are some additional details and pictures of the upcoming AstrHori 18mm f/8 APS-C periscope probe macro lens:

  • The official launch date is May 29
  • Mount: E/ M43/ X/ Z/ RF/ EF/ L
  • Focus mode: manual
  • Working distance: 5mm

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


Sample video shot with the lens and additional pictures:

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Irix is teasing a new lens

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2023


Irix is teasing a new lens and promises “something special” and “the beginning of a new story”:

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Adobe adds AI generative fill in Photoshop

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2023


Adobe is adding AI generative fill from Adobe Firefly in Photoshop – additional information is available on this page. Here are the latest May updates:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here. Additional information on Photoshop and Lightroom is available on this page.

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