Photo Rumors

The latest Leica L-mount rumors

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2022

Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors from LeicaRumors:

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Venus Optics released two new Laowa 2X macro cine lenses

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2022

Venus Optics announced two new Laowa 2X macro cine lenses:

Lens specifications:

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Pergear to announce two new full-frame lenses: 14mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/1.4

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2022

Pergear is going to announce two new full-frame lenses soon (Pergear lenses are also sold on Amazon):

Posted in Pergear| Tagged Pergear 14mm f/2.8, Pergear 35mm f/1.4| 7 Comments

DxO released PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2022

Today DxO released PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4:

DxO PhotoLab 6 is DxO’s flagship, end-to-end RAW workflow software. The latest version is packed with new features, including noise reduction technology:

DxO DeepPRIME technology gets even better
More accurate color for better images
New tools for more powerful retouching
A refined library system for smarter workflow
Comprehensive and precise lens and camera profiles

DxO ViewPoint 4 gives photographers ultimate control over perspective, geometry and image quality. With several new updates, version 4 offers unprecedented levels of control, all without disrupting your workflow:

Perfect every last detail with the new ReShape tool
Smarter and easier ways to improve your photos

Update: The DxO Optics Modules now include support for 9 new lenses (DxO offers more than 77,000 camera and lens combinations, the press release is available here):

Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR
HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited
HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited
HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | C
Sony E 11mm F1.8

Screenshots:

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AlexOnRAW eBook and Pro Color Grading Styles for Capture One bundles

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2022

AlexOnRAW.com is currently offering some savings on their Capture One Hidden Feature eBook and Pro Color Grading Styles for Capture One (you can get an additional 10% off with code RUMORS):

eBook + Pro Color Grading Styles for Capture One (20% default discount)
eBook + Pro Color Grading Styles + 100 RAWs for Image Editing Practice (30% default discount)
Get 28% OFF the eBook + Styles bundle (20% default discount + 10% promo code)
Get 37% OFF the eBook + Styles + RAWs bundle (30% default discount + 10% promo code)
Save $23 when buying the eBook + Styles bundle with the promo code
Get the book free of charge AND save $19 when buying the eBook + Styles + RAWs bundle with the promo code. The actual discount is $49, so we can calculate it as $49 – $29.99 (book price) = free book + $19 discount
You can also get 10% off the Pro Color Grading Styles:

The book comes in two formats, PDF and ePUB, and can be read on a tablet, laptop, or phone:

You can download a few chapters for free on this page. Here are a few sample pages:

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Capture One Pro 23 is coming soon

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2022

The German retailer Foto Erhardt is already offering a promoti0on where you can buy Capture One Pro version 22 and get the not-yet-released version 23 for free:

Exactly around the same time last year, Capture One had a similar promotion:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2022

An update on the gold-plated Leica M10-P Royal Thai limited edition cameras

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH and Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lenses could be discontinued

Really Right Stuff released a new L-plate + grip for the Leica M11 camera (now available for pre-order)

New: H&Y magnetic filter adapter for Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx cameras

Updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift For GFX Finally Shipping

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The Sony a7R IV is the camera with the most fake reviews: rating dropped from a 4.8/5 to a 2.5/5 after removing fake reviews

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2022

Fstoppers reported that the Amazon rating of the Sony a7R IV camera dropped from 4.8/5 to 2.5/5 after fake reviews were removed. Several other camera models were also quoted:

Fakespot is a website which uses artificial intelligence to “detect fake reviews and scams.” Having analyzed Fakespot’s data, Electronic Hub identified the electronics and brands with the highest density of Amazon reviews suspected of being fake or unreliable. Here is how the list stacked up:
Sony a7R IV: 45.5%fake/unreliable reviews
Canon EOS R6: 45% fake/unreliable reviews
Nikon Z5: 44% fake/unreliable reviews

Here are the top 10 cameras with the most fake reviews (click for a larger view):

Source: Electronics Hub

Just a reminder that a few years ago Sony had to pay penalties for fake reviews.

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The latest releases from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2022

Here are the latest releases from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe:

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.2 (Photo AI combines DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one package). The release notes can be found here. Photo AI is currently $40 off until October 7. You can get an additional 15% off with code GETPHOTOAI.

→ Skylum announced their fifth paid extension for Luminar Neo that will be released in November: Focus Stacking (the other extensions so far are Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, and Noiseless AI Extensions). Use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.

→ The all-new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is coming on October 10th (more info here). The 2023 version will be the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here).

→ Check out also the ON1 Creative library.

→ Capture One introduces tethering for iPad.

→ Adobe announced Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 – now available at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. Additional information is available on Adobe’s website (see also hands-on review).