→ Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.
→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.
→ Cyme released Peakto 1.8 with AI-powered prompt search.
→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.
→ New bundles from the Clever Photographer.
Ulanzi announced a new Ulanzi 40W compact and portable dual color temperature LED light equipped with a built-in 3400mAh battery providing up to 70 minutes of consistent lighting. The price is $99.95 with an early bird discount of $79.95. Here are some of the details:
Cosina announced a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount.
Voigtlander already has several lenses for Fujifilm X-mount:
Additional information on the new lens:
On the previously reported L-mount event at the Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai 2023 Panasonic made several announcements:
Partnership with DJI (DJI was recently accepted as part of the L Mounr Alliance). The presentation materials show a LiDAR autofocus unit attached to a Panasonic camera – this rumor was reported last year:
Panasonic LUMIX S1H camera with mounted LiDAR autofocus unit
Here is the current DJI LiDAR range finder:
New Panasonic S lens roadmap with two new entries:
They also mentioned more in-depth cooperation, gimbal data communication, intelligent follow-up, and more:
The Venus Optics Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Probe lens will be announced on August 15th, here is the press release:
There are new rumors about the upcoming Sony a7C II camera – here are the first leaked pictures and previously reported specifications:
Tamron announces the development of the already leaked new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens (pricing was not announced but the previous version is currently listed at $1,099 after a $100 off rebate):
“Tamron II 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Coming Soon] The previously announced 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens has been officially released recently. The new lens will be the first for mirrorless cameras. The Sony E-mount version is launched. The new lens still maintains the portability feature. The length is only 156.5mm and the weight is 855g. Tamron’s VC anti-shake mechanism is added to make this lens more stable for handheld shooting. In addition, the second-generation 70-180mm F/2.8 adopts a new optical design, which can achieve excellent blur effect under the premise of maintaining high resolution. The focus motor also improves the focus tracking performance. In addition, the new lens also achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. With the magnification ratio of 1:2.6, the close-up ability of the lens is further improved.” (Google translated)
Press release:
Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount related press conference for August 10 at 1:00 pm at the P&I show exhibition area (Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2023). We will probably see some new L-mount product announcements. I expect several new products announcement in the next few days (Tamron and maybe even Nikon).
Tamron will soon announce a new 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens for Sony E-mount (replacement for the current version that is now $100 off):
Additional details and full press release:
