First leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica M6 matte black paint finish camera reissue

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica M6 matte black paint finish camera reissue that will be officially announced tomorrow. The UK price will be £4,500 (incl. tax).

Updated Leica M6 camera reissue details: Leica MP in a Leica M6 body

Via Leica Rumors

Posted in Leica| Tagged | 2 Comments

Venus Optics is teasing a new fast Laowa f/0.95 lens


Venus Optics is teasing a new fast Laowa f/0.95 lens – the official announcement will be on October 25. Stay tuned for details.

Update: the second lens will be for MFT cameras.

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Major Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro updates announced at Adobe MAX


During the 2022 Adobe Max conference, several major Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro updates were released. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop received several new AI features and tools. Frame.oi is now incorporated into Adobe Creative Cloud and Red/Fuji camera owners can upload to the cloud directly from their cameras (with direct RAW uploads):

Additional information can be found here:

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.

Posted in Adobe| Tagged | 2 Comments

What else is new?

Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1/K-1 II/K-3 III cameras featuring autumn-themed KYUSHU mode

Wepoto hand grip and L bracket for Ricoh GR III/GR IIIx cameras

Catawiki Exclusive Leica Camera Auction

Posted in Other| Tagged | 1 Comment

Zhongyi Optics announced a new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm T1 MFT Cine lens



Zhongyi Optics announced a new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mmT1 MFT Cine lens, adding to the 17mm, 25mm, and 35mm cine lens MFT line-up. Here are the details:

Read More »

Posted in Mitakon, ZY Optics| Tagged , | 3 Comments

Canon M50 Mark II (Kiss M2), EOS M200 and PowerShot G9 X Mark II cameras listed as discontinued in Japan


The Canon M50 Mark II (Kiss M2) camera is already listed as discontinued at some Japanese stores:


The Canon M50 Mark II camera was announced back in October 2020 and is still available in stock in the US:

Read More »

Posted in Canon| Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

What else is new?

Ricoh Imaging has discontinued four Pentax lenses

Sigma Lens Patents Found For Sigma 17-40mm f/4 OS and Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4 OS

Read More »

Posted in Other| Tagged | Leave a comment

The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle deal is ending today


The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle offer is  ending today. As with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

  • Main bundle: $2,200 (discounted 95% or $2,100) pay only $98
  • Pro bundle: $1,400 (discounted 97% or $1,350): pay only $39
  • Complete charity bundle: $1,300 )discounted 97% or $1,250) pay only $29
  • Full set: $5,500 (discounted 97% or $5,300) pay only $166
  • Full set & Spanish bonus: $6,000 (discounted 97% or $5,800) pay only $195


Posted in Deals| Tagged , | 1 Comment

AstrHori rumored to announce a huge super-telephoto lens


In addition to the 85mm f/1.8 AF lens, the Chinese lens manufacturer Astrhori is also rumored to announce a huge super-telephoto autofocus mirrorless lens that will be 385mm in length – as long as the Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S.

Read More »

Posted in AstrHori| Tagged , | 8 Comments

New Panasonic cashback offers in Germany


Panasonic started a new discount program in Germany where you can get up to €300 cashback on both the Lumix S and Lumix G products until January 31, 2023. Here are the details:

Posted in Deals, Panasonic| Leave a comment