Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera is already in stock


The new Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera is already in stock in the UK. This is pretty impressive since the camera was announced just 2 weeks ago. I expect the GH6 to be in stock in the US next week at Adorama and B&H Photo. Amazon is listing the camera to be available on March 25:

Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera announced with 25MP sensor

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What else is new?

New Pentax K-1, K-1 II, and K-3 III firmware updates released

If you register your Leica product online, you will get a 12-month extended warranty and three complimentary digital issues of LFI Magazine

Not an April Fools’ Day joke: Leica price increase coming to the US on April 1, 2022

Scanned older issues of LFI magazine now available in the LFI app (from 1949-2022)

Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Firmware 1.0.1 Released

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Starting today, PhotoRumors will no longer be accessible in Russia


Starting today, PhotoRumors will no longer be accessible for IP addresses coming from Russia.

I strongly encourage other website owners to do the same.

СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ!

Update – here is the statement from Louis who runs FujiAddict:

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Officially released: Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” camera with Kevlar armoring




As previously reported, the Leica Q2 Monochrom “Reporter” camera with Kevlar armoring is now officially released. The price is $6,295 and pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. For comparison, the regular Q2 model is $5,695. The press release can be found here:

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The latest Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version is now on sale


A few days ago Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements (see this post for more info). The latest Sharpen AI software is now $20 off until March 18th:


On top of that, you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off:


Additional coverage of Topaz Labs Sharpen AI:

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CIPA camera production data for January


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data for January 2022 (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2022

  
  
  
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2022 are: Read More »

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What else is new: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.0 full-frame lens patent and more

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Mirrorless APS-C Patent Found

Cheap 28mmm external optical viewfinder for Ricoh GR and Leica cameras

Ricoh Image Sync version 2.1.11 is released

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First leaked picture of the new Hasselblad X2D camera

Three months ago I reported that a new Hasselblad X system camera is rumored for 2022 and it seems that we already have the first leaked picture from the upcoming Hasselblad X2D:


For comparison, here is a picture of the current Hasselblad X1D model – the first major difference is the new top LCD screen:

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This is how Ricoh is planning to restructure their camera business

Back in January Ricoh announced that they will be restructuring their camera business (see also this post). Today Ricoh issues a press release with some additional details – here is a recap:

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