Viltrox is teasing a new fast f/1.2 autofocus APS-C lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2022


Viltrox is teasing a new fast f/1.2 APS-C autofocus lens for Sony E-mount:


One possibility is the 75mm f/1.2 lens that was displayed a while back:

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera listed as discontinued in Japan

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2022


The $3,000 Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera is already listed as discontinued at some Japanese stores:


Of course, the price of the E-M1X did not stay at $3,000 for a long time and at one point dropped to $1,699:

Now this is an Olympus camera with a “WOW” price

Currently, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera is selling for $1,899.99:

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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):

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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):

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

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