Skylum Luminar Neo Fall Update coming in October, early bird offer now available


Today Skylum announced that the next Luminar Neo Fall Update will be coming in mid-October. There is also a new Early bird offer for new users (ends: August 25, 2024):

The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo.

Here are some of the upgrades:

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Officially announced: AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for E/RF/Z/L

 


The previously reported AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for E/RF/Z/L mount is now officially announced. Orders are currently open at Amazon, Pergear, and AstrHori website (international shipping). Here are the details:

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Viltrox is teasing two new lenses for Sony E-mount from a new “AIR” series


Viltrox is teasing two new lenses for Sony E-mount from a new "AIR" series. The official announcement is expected in August. I believe the two new lenses are part of the previously reported 7 upcoming lenses for Sony E-mount:

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Here are all the pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/X/E



Here are all the pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens for Z/X/E that will be announced in the next few days (check the official Meike website for updates):

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For a limited time you can order colored camera cages from SmallRig



SmallRig announced a special limited-time custom color event where you can select the color customization of your accessories. 9 different Pantone metal colors are available for 16 different camera cages. There's no additional fee for the color option, but there is a limit on the number of orders that will be accepted. You have to be quick since this is a worldwide event, and most of the popular cases and colors will sell out fast. The websites for the different regions are:

Additional information from SmallRig:

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Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category


Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category:

Total count by brand:

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Yet another Chinese company with a copy of the Leica Noctilux lens: Lee Works Noctlux M 50mm f/1.1


The new Lee Works Noctlux M 50mm f/1.1 lens for M-mount is yet another copy of the Leica Noctilux lens by a new Chinese lens manufacturer (they do not even have a website or social media accounts yet). I think we have already seen a dozen versions of this exact design by several different brands, but it seems that the demand for such lenses is still very strong (they will not make them if they cannot sell them):

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This Leningrad space camera FAS-1 from the 1960s is coming up for action



This Leningrad space camera FAS-1 from the 1960s is coming up for sale at the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auction. This is the extremely rare second model of the specially modified Leningrad camera for use in space missions with the 100mm f/2 lens, in a matching wooden carrying case:

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