The two new Laowa lenses from Venus Optics are…


The teaser from Venus Optics I reported a few days ago will be for the following two new lenses:

  • Laowa 25mm f/0.95 APO for APS-C cameras
  • Laowa 18mm f/0.95 APO for MFT cameras

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

Via FujiAddict

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The new Sony a7R V camera will be announced on October 26


The new Sony a7R V camera will be officially announced on October 26th at 10 am EST. Here are the latest set of rumored specifications from SonyAddict:

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The Panasonic LX100 II camera (DC-LX100M2) listed as discontinued in Japan


The Panasonic LX100 Mark II compact camera (DC-LX100M2) is now listed as discontinued in Japan:


In the US the Panasonic LX100 II is currently in stock and is $200 off at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

A list of all discontinued Panasonic cameras can be found here.

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New FieldMade indicator/labels for Nikon, Canon, and Sony lenses/teleconverters


FieldMade introduced several new labels/stickers for Nikon, Canon, and Sony lenses/teleconverters (use coupon code rumors for an additional 10% off):

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Kickstarter updates



Maven color-coded magnetic photography & videography filters already raised over 187k on Kickstarter and most sets are already sold out.


New: HEIPI is the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod - in just a few days the project raised over $166k from a $10k goal.


GREAT JOY T2.9 35mm 1.8x anamorphic lens: over $309k raised with 14 days left.

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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

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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.

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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.

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