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ON1 Photo RAW 2023 announced

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

Today ON1 Software announced the new Photo RAW 2023 which will be coming in October. You can pre-order the new version today for $99 (perpetual license for new customers). Owners of any old ON1 version can upgrade for $79.99. Here are the key features in the new 2023 version (see sneak peeks):

Super Select AI Tool
Mask AI
AI-Powered Adaptive Presets
Quick Mask AI
Tack Sharp AI
Keyword AI
Content-Aware Crop
Full Screen Preview of Presets
Enhanced Sky Swap AI
Auto Color Fringe Reduction
ON1 Application Manager
New Cameras and Lenses
ON1 Photo RAW 2023 screenshots:

Additional details on the ON1 Photo RAW 2023 features:

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Insta360 will announce a new X3 360-degree action camera on September 8th

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

The Insta360 teaser I reported a few days ago is for a new Insta360 X3 360-degree action camera (replacement for the Insta360 X2 model). Here is what we know so far:

72MP combined resolution
360-degree video mode with 5.7K resolution
4K videos in single camera operation
New larger display: 2.29 inches (5.82 cm)
Additional buttons
50% faster WLAN data transfer
Price: 539.99 euros
Announcement on September 8
Additional pictures:

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Samyan to release five new lenses on September 8th

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

In addition to all other announcements this week, Samyang is also teasing 5 new lenses to be introduced on September 8th (see the enhanced image above).

Samyang previously reported that they will refresh some of their lenses with 2nd generation AF versions:

“To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Samyang Optics, Samyang Optics is introducing second-generation AF lenses with upgraded performance based on the technology it has accumulated over the years. Starting with the first renewal product, the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II, the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II, and this time the AF 85mm F1.4 FE II second-generation lens will be announced. The AF 85mm F1.4 FE II is the second edition of the AF 85mm F1.4 FE, and it is one of the lenses that has been loved by many people since Samyang released its first Autofocus lens in 2016.”

Samyang’s teaser is for a new line of V-AF cine lenses optimized for video (Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9 cine lens)

Here is the new teaser:

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Leaked: GoPro Hero11 Black Mini camera

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

In addition to the new Hero 11, GoPro will also announce a new Hero11 Black Mini camera. Here are the first leaked pictures (no specifications were leaked):

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Sony FR7 announced: a new E-mount full-frame interchangeable lens remote-controlled robotic cinema PTZ camera

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

The previously reported E-mount full-frame interchangeable lens remote-controlled robotic cinema PTZ camera is now officially announced:

Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo
Additional informtion:
- Supports up to UHD 4K120 Video
- Sony E-Mount Lens Interchangeability
- 4K Full-Frame Sensor
- 12G-SDI, HDMI & Streaming Output
- Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking
- Variable Electronic ND Filter
- Smooth, Slow Pan & Tilt Movement
- IR, IP & Web App Remote Control
- Flexible PoE+ Installation
- Genlock, Timecode & Tally Lamps
Press release
Product listing
Related videos:

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More leaked pictures of the Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

In November last year, I already posted the first leaked picture of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount. The new lens will be officially announced in the next few days and is expected to start shipping on October 22nd, 2022.

Panasonic will soon have a full line of five fast (f/1.8) prime lenses for L-mount – from B&H Photo: “The new S 35mm f/1.8 joins Panasonic’s family of f/1.8 aperture primes including the 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm (with an 18mm f/1.8 arriving in the future).”

A few more pictures of the Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens leaked online today:

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Hasselblad to announce three new XCD lenses with the X2D 100C medium format camera

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2022

As previously reported, in addition to the X2D 100C medium format camera, Hasselblad will also announce three new XCD lenses tomorrow. One of the new lenses will be the already leaked Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5. Here is the latest teaser with the new lenses:

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Canon Germany on third-party Viltrox lenses: “Canon believes that these products infringe their patent and design rights and has therefore requested the company to stop all activities that infringe Canon’s intellectual property rights”

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2022

Canon never released any official statements on the report that Viltrox was forced to stop selling RF-mount mirrorless lenses until today. The German site Photografix Magazin published the first official statement where Canon Germany indicated that third-party lenses infringe on their patent and design rights. Here is the full text: