I find it hilarious that after the new Panasonic GH6 camera was already in stock in the UK, Panasonic Japan issued a statement that the GH6 may not be delivered on time because of the high demand. Today all Panasonic GH6 camera configurations are in stock everywhere in the US: Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo – I guess the demand was not that high after all.
Panasonic also released a new GH6 firmware update version 1.1 with a single fix:
DxO released PureRAW 2 – the new version allows users to pre-process images without leaving Lightroom, offers significant speed improvements, added Fujifilm X-Trans/40 new cameras support, 5800 new modules, improved OS integration, and more.
Skylum (located in Ukraine) released Luminar Neo 1.0.2 – some of the new improvements are: copy and paste edits functionality, Image 3D Transform, PNG format support, increased Frame Per Second rate while using the drag slider on any of the effects, and more (try coupon code PHOTORUMORS for a discount).
ON1 announced a new Resize AI product – a new photo enlargement software that uses AI to create sharper images (coming in April).
Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements. Sharpen AI is now $20 off (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).
Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds. Pre-orders are now open at the official Laowa online store that offers international shipping. Key features of the new Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO lens:
There are some old rumors that have been going around again about an upcoming Sony medium format camera. Here is the recap I recently received from a new source:
Here is an updated list of upcoming cameras and lenses that are already registered online but not yet officially announced:
Ricoh is rumored to announce two new Pentax K-mount DSLR lenses:
Additional information can be found here:
→ New memory cards announced:
→ New CFExpress Type B memory card coming: 2TB Pergear CFExpress card (see the current Pergear CFExpress card production line). The new memory card is already available for sale on Amazon.
→ Zhiyun Releases New Crane M2 S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer.
→ Wooden Zeiss Ikon SUPER IKONTA model replica camera.
→ Lensbaby announced a new Soft Focus II Optic lens with a 12-blade adjustable aperture.
→ New Meike 105mm T2.1 FF-prime lens announced.
→ Sigma i lens series: no plans for zooms.
A reader (thanks John Socha) shared his experience with those cheap no-name Chinese 48MP cameras I posted about a while back:
Last week the new GH6 was already in stock in the UK, but this week Panasonic Japan issued a press release indicating that the camera “may not be delivered on the day of release” (March 25):
