DxO released 492 new Optics Modules

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2023


DxO released 492 new Optics Modules –  there are now over 81,000 unique Optics Modules. Here’s the full list of the new cameras and lenses supported:

  • Sigma fp
  • Pentax KF
  • Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN (FE mount)
  • Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN (FE mount)
  • Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN (L mount)
  • Leica APO Summicron SL 28mm F2 ASPH
  • Leica APO Summicron SL 50mm F2 ASPH
  • Leica APO Summicron SL 90mm F2 ASPH
  • Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPH
  • Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 ED AW

The performance of supported lenses/cameras can be boosted by processing RAW files with DxO software:


Additional informtikon:

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Samyang is rumored to announce a new AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2023


Samyang is rumored to announce a new AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens for Fujifilm X-mount (see previous Samyang lenses for Fuji, with the exception of some cinema lenses, Samyang has not announced a new photo lens since July last year):

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The latest Adobe February releases are out

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2023


Adobe released several new updates for their photography-related products with support for the latest cameras and lenses (February releases):

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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RIP Zeiss ZX1: the 37.4MP $6,000 full-frame fixed lens camera nobody wanted

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2023




The 37.4MP $6,000 Zeiss ZX1 full frame fixed lens camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H and is no longer even listed at Adorama and Amazon:


The Zeiss ZX1 was announced in October 2020 (see previous coverage):

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Sigma to announce three new lenses: 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.4

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2023


Sigma is rumored to announce three new lenses:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2023

DJI released L-mount and M-mount lens units for the Ronin 4D

The new Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC/MC VM lens for Leica M-mount available for pre-order, could be delayed

Leicavit alternative: Akagivit winder for Leica M2 cameras

Fujifilm Telephoto Patents Found XF200-600mm f/5.6-8 and XF100-600mm f/5.6-6.3

Ricoh/Pentax interview in Cameraman Magazine

Protective wrap skins for Pentax K-1 and K-70 cameras

 

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The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now available for download

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023


The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now officially released and available for download (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. New customers can get the $20 off intro offer:

The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve the overall photo editing experience:

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The latest CIPA December numbers and comparison for the last 15 years

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):


Next graphs are based on the CIPA numbers from the past 15 years:


Additional information from NikonRumors:

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Shipments of the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens could be delayed

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023


Shipments of the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens could be delayed because of a large number of existing pre-orders. Check the latest availability at Adorama, B&H, Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, and WEX. Here is the translated press release:

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Of course Tamron will announce a new lens for the CP+ show

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2023


Tamron, just like every other photo company, will introduce new products at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan (February 23-26). Not much of a rumor to state the obvious, but now you all know the big secret 🙂

Tamron is promising to release around five new lenses a year.

You can find the latest Tamron patents here and here:

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