Photo Rumors

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2022

Leica MDa NASA replica camera with Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens expected to sell for $80k in the upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auction

A refreshed Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens could be coming soon as well

2023 Leica Women Foto Project Award call for entries

KIPON Medium Format Focal Reducer For GFX Now Available

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Kickstarter updates

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2022

Yondaway Powchell charger: 17,088 raised.

MonsterAdapter LA-VE2: Minolta V-mount to Sony E-mount AF adapter: $9,196 raised.

Capsule Apsule Pro versatile motorized pan and tilt head: $98,628 raised.

Kiboko City Commuter camera backpack by Gura Gear: $87,588 raised.

Levante waterproof modular backpack: $178,965 raised.

ClickSling X | Mega Minimalist Anti-theft Sling: $109,224 raised.

KHONI modular adaptable backpack made in Europe: $10,147 raised.

Pinhole Pro Max lens: $266,563 raised.

This Duovox Mate Pro camera: $294,134 raised.

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2022

Here is an updated list of new/rumored/expected cameras and lenses:

Lenses

Cameras

Other

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New: AstrHori 55mm f/5.6 medium format lens for Fujifilm GFX-mount

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2022

One of the two new AstrHori medium format lenses for Fujifilm GFX-mount will be the AstrHori 55mm f/5.6 (already available for sale at Pergear):

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New Sony FX30 camera to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2022

Here are the rumored Sony FX30 camera specifications:

26MP APS-C sensor
4k 120p
Same camera body as the Sony FX3 (pictured above)
Similar video specs as the Sony FX3
Official announcement expected in late September (26th?)

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The new NiSi fast wide-angle ASPH lens will be announced next week (September 21)

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2022

The previously reported new NiSi fast (f/2.x) wide-angle ASPH lens will be announced next week (September 21):

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Leica is rumored to announce two new cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2022

Leica is rumored to announce two new cameras:

Leica will reissue the M6 film camera (coming in October)
New Leica Q2 “Seal” limited edition camera (coming next week)

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DxO announces the world’s most comprehensive set of camera and lens calibrations (over 75,000)

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2022

DxO has announced that their products PhotoLab, PureRAW, ViewPoint, FilmPack, and Nik Collection now have access to the world’s most comprehensive set of camera and lens calibrations (over 75,000 camera and lens combinations):

“Our software now supports 4 new cameras and 11 new lenses, giving you profiles for more than 75,000 combinations. We analyze every lens on every available camera, giving you tailor-made profiles made specifically for your equipment.”

See this dedicated DxO website for more information.

The full list of supported cameras can be found here.

Here is the full-text press release:

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Sony is still Tamron’s biggest shareholder at 14.8%

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2022

Sony is still Tamron’s biggest shareholder at 14.8% according to the latest published data. Here are the top 10 major shareholders of Tamron:

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The new Topaz Photo AI launched today

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2022

Today Topaz Labs officially released their new flagship app Photo AI (previously reported here). Topaz Photo AI combined DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one software package:

“Topaz Photo AI is the new “autopilot” for maximizing image quality—offering AI-powered noise reduction, sharpening, and upscaling in one single, powerful app.”

Additional information on the new Topaz Photo AI, including walk-thru videos, can be found here.

The new Topaz Photo AI is $40 off until October 7th:

You can also get 15% off with the promo code GETPHOTOAI: