Photo Rumors

New cameras: Bonzart Ziegel, Polaroid Go, DJI pro with gimbal

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2021

→ New BONZART ZIEGEL camera announced in Japan (more info).

→ This new Polaroid Go is the smallest analog instant camera in the world that produces small 2-in. prints.

→ DJI is working on a pro video camera with a built-in gimbal.

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2021

Additional information/rumors on the upcoming Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (L-mount)

Leica will launch more new M lenses with a minimum focusing distance of 30cm

Pentax K-3 Mark III already shipping, first unboxing video, Sony a7 III comparison, new version of Image Sync

Fujifilm GFX100’s Latest Firmware Ver.4.00 Released

Announced: Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E APS-C lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2021

The previously rumored Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E APS-C lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced:

Pre-order at B&H
Sample photos
Product page
Additional information (technical specifications, MTF charts, lens design):

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Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0 released (currently $20 off)

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2021

Today Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0 with some major improvements like a new AI engine, improved speed, a new "Very Compressed" AI model, and more.

Gigapixel AI is also now on sale until May 7, 2021 ($20 off). See also the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing. You can also get 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.

Here is the changelog for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0:

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Zeiss is alive: they announced four new Supreme Radiance Prime cinema lenses today

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2021

Last year I raised some concerns that Zeiss has not announced any new lenses since April 2019 when they introduced the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4. Today Zeiss sent us proof of life and announced four new Zeiss Supreme Radiance Prime cinema lenses (some of them already leaked online last year):

Pre-orders are now open at B&H. The full press release can be found here. Here are all currently available Zeiss Supreme Radiance Prime cinema lenses:

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The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens is now compatible also with Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2021

The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 super-telephoto reflex MF lens that was announced last year is now also compatible with Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts. The lens comes with T-mount and can be attached to different camera mounts with adapters.