Photo Rumors

Yes, Panasonic increased prices in the US as previously reported, and OM System is next

By PR admin | Published: October 2, 2025

In September, I reported on the upcoming price increases for OM System and Panasonic products, and it appears that the rumors were true again (see previous reports). I have a hard time finding exactly what products were impacted and by how much, but here is the AI recap (check the Panasonic Lumix and OM System stores):

Posted in OM System, Panasonic| Tagged price increase, Trump tariffs| 22 Comments

IDSworks released a new hand grip + thumb grip for the Sony RX1RIII camera

By PR admin | Published: October 2, 2025

IDSworks released a new hand grip + thumb grip for the Sony RX1RIII camera (now in stock) – a compact accessory that enables secure single-handed operation and easy adjustment of settings without risking drops, while preserving the camera’s slim profile:

Posted in IDS Works, Sony| Tagged Sony RX1RIII| 14 Comments

The new 1TB Lexar Armor stainless-steel memory cards are now available

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2025

The new Lexar Armor 1TB stainless-steel memory cards are now available:

Additional information on the new Lexar ARMOR GOLD UHS-II SDXC memory cards

Additional information:

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New Owlkrown Alpha camera strap collection (10% off coupon included)

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2025

Owlkrown released a new Alpha camera strap collection (you can now get 10% off any order with code “LEICARUMORS10“:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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DxO FilmPack 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8:

Posted in DxO| Tagged FilmPack| 13 Comments

The new YoloLiv YoloCam S7 Micro Four Thirds camera can live stream at 4K60

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

The new YoloLiv YoloCam S7 Micro Four Thirds camera is designed to live stream at 4K60 (pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo). Here are the key features:

Posted in YoloLiv| Tagged YoloLiv YoloCam S7| 29 Comments

Leica is doing great: revenue up 7.6% to €596 million, alongside continued profitability growth

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

Leica Camera released its FY 2024/25 financial results – here is a recap (see previous financial results):

Posted in Leica| Tagged financial results| 3 Comments

Announced: new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM lens

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2025

The previously reported Sony FE 100mm /f2.8 Macro G Master OSS full-frame lens is now officially announced. It has an f/2.8 aperture and up to 2.8x magnification when paired with Sony’s 2x teleconverter. It also offers fast and reliable autofocusing, powered by four XD Linear Motors.