DJI is teasing a new drone for November 2nd (DJI Mavic 3 Classic?)


DJI is teasing a new drone for November 2nd under the slogan “Get Ready for a Classic“. The rumors online suggest a new DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone:

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Fujifilm X-T5 camera announcement expected next week


The Fujifilm Summit Tokyo 2022 will take place next week and we can expect the official announcement of the Fujifilm X-T5 camera. The new X-T5 should be very similar to the Fujifilm X-H2 but without the PSAM dial and it might come without some of the video features while adding some photography-centric ones. Here are the rumored specifications:

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TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 XF lens for Fuji X-mount officially announced, priced at $149



The previously rumored TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 XF lens (41mm equivalent) for Fuji X-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order for $149 at:

The new 27mm f/2.8 XF lens is the first TTArtisan autofocus lens for Fuji X-mount. Here are the main features and additional information:

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2023 ON1 Professional Plugins Bundle announced


ON1 announced their new 2023 Professional Plugins Bundle (new versions of ON1 Effects, NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Portrait AI, and HDR).

The ON1 Professional Plugins focus on speeding up and enhancing photographer workflows with features and technologies that provide faster and better results than what’s available in existing workflows. ON1’s latest editing technologies (found in ON1 Photo RAW) are also fully integrated into the plugins. Each of the plugins are tightly integrated with the host applications Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Affinity Photo, and Apple Photos. This integration allows for batch processing, maintaining a non-destructive workflow, and more from within the plugins.

“The new AI-based technologies we recently introduced in the new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 are also now integrated in each of our 2023 plugins. Features like Super Select AI and Mask AI are now available in ON1 Effects, which is by far the best plugin to use for taking your photo from great to wow! These technologies make it so easy to style your photos and will enhance almost any workflow regardless of the host application a photographer is using,” says Craig Keudell, President and CEO of ON1.

Screenshots:




A few days ago ON1 also released Photo RAW 2023 version 17.0.1.12965:


2023 ON1 professional plugins bundle press release:

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Coming soon: new Funleader 18mm f/8.0 cap lens




Funleader is expected to announce a new 18mm f/8.0 cap lens (pictured above) that will feature a focus dial with a focusing distance range from 0.3m to infinity. The lens will be available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount.

Also: you can get 10% off on all Funleader products (including the Contax G45 converted lens for M-mount and the Leica M3 925 sterling silver pin) with coupon code 10WBK.

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Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS R6 Mark II camera and RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens *UPDATED*


Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS R6 Mark II camera and RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens:

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The new Sony a7R V is now available for pre-order


   
The new Sony a7R V camera is now available for pre-order:

Sony a7R V camera officially announced (priced at $3,898)

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What else is new?

Tamron 30mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4, and 50mm f/1.4 Patents Found

Ending soon: 10% off Leica M10 + M11 IDS modular grips and Funleader lenses

Leica M6 camera additional coverage

Leica SL2-S “Reporter” camera additional coverage

Fujifilm X Summit Tokyo November 2nd

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This Friday TTartisan will released their first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount


This Friday TTartisan will release their first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount. My guess is a new AF 32mm f/2.8 XF (pictured above) but I cannot confirm that yet. Stay tuned for more details.

Update – the new lens will be TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 XF:


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OM SYSTEM OM-5 camera officially announced, priced at $1,200




The previously rumored OM SYSTEM OM-5 camera is now officially:

  • Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Koch | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
  • Hands-on review
  • User manual
  • Press release
  • Key Features
    • 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
    • TruePic IX Image Processor
    • 2.36m-Dot Eye-Level OLED EVF
    • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
    • DCI 4K/24p & UHD 4K/30p Video Recording
    • 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
    • 30 fps Shooting, ISO 200-25600
    • 121-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
    • High-Res Shot, Live ND & Composite Modes
    • Weather-Sealed Construction

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