Photo Rumors

Antigravity unveils A1: the world’s first 8K 360 drone

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2025

The previously reported Antigravity A1 is now officially announced. The actual release will be in January 2026. Here are the details:

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2025

Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens:

Leaked Sigma 200mm f/2 DG DN lens picture and specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2025

Here are the leaked Sigma 200mm f/2 DG DN lens picture and specifications (previously reported here):

For Sony E and Leica L
Weight: 1850 g
Filter size: 105 mm
Not compatible with teleconverters
Tripod ring
Announcement date: August 19

Sigma is rumored to announce 2-3 new lenses on August 19th:

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SmallRig X Transformers

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2025

SmallRig announced a new collaboration with Transformers that includes several product categories. You will have to first “pre-book” a reservation on this page with the option to get some free gifts. SmallRig products are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon, but the new Transformers edition will be available only on the company’s website.

Update: see the product listings at B&H Photo.

Update: the SmallRig X Transformers products will also be available at B&H Photo.

Here are the details:

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Insta360 GoUltra camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2025

A new Insta360 GoUltra camera leaked online:

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Kickstarter updates: Peak Design Pro Tripod raised almost $4 million with 3 days left, new Maven Filters WAVE 3 magnetic filter line launched

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2025

The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised almost $4 million on Kickstarter (backed by 4,742 backers). The funding project will end in 3 days. With that campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including a lite and tall versions. Additional information can be found here (check also the Peak Design website):

The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter

Maven Filters started a Kickstarter campaign for a new WAVE 3 magnetic filter line (Diopters, Mini Ring Light, Star Walker, LPL+Diffusion, H Alpha & Much More):

Still available on Kickstarter – the LIT DUO 1 light meter:

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Hasselblad to also announce a new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2025

With the new X2D II camera, Hasselblad will also announce a new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens (Hasselblad XCD 2,8-4/35-100) – the new lens listing already leaked on a retailer’s website (removed now):

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The Fujifilm X100VI and X-T5 cameras are now in stock (made in Japan)

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2025

The Fujifilm X100VI camera (made in Japan) is now in stock at:

US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt

Update: all sold out.

Amazon, as usual, has the X100VI in stock at higher prices:

Also, the Fujifilm X-T5 camera is in stock at B&H Photo & Amazon (made in Japan cameras are marked with “JP”).

Previous X100VI coverage can be found here.

Previous X-T5 coverage can be found here.

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New Godox TR TTL hot shoe riser

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2025

With the new iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash that was announced a few weeks ago, Godox also released a new TR TTL hot shoe riser for Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Canon, and Olympus cameras (the price is between $13-$18):