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


Today Leica officially released the previously rumored Q2 "Reporter" camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green finish (the camera was announced a month ago). Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H, WEX (UK), and Foto Koch (DE). Here are the details:

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Capture One 22 is now officially released and available


As previously reported, the new Capture One 22 is now officially released and available. You can download Capture One 22 directly from B&H Photo. For a complete list of all Capture One products and licensing options click here. The pricing information is available here. Capture One learning videos can be found here. The new version includes several new features like Panorama Stitching, HDR Merging, AI Auto Rotate, and wireless tethering:

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The new ON1 Photo RAW 2022.1 is coming on December 20th



The new ON1 Photo RAW 2022.1 photo editor will be officially released on December 20th. This update will not be a minor maintenance release but a major version with several new features and enhancements (see sneak peeks). Here are the key features coming in new version 2022.1:

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Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount



Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount in January 2022 according to Nokishita.

Currently, there are two Voigtlander Nokton 50mm lenses for M-mount - one with f/1.2 and one with f/1.5 apertures (they used to have also the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1).

Update: added leaked picture.

Via LeicaRumors

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This unique SPINN CP.02 camera carry system strap already raised over $75k on Kickstarter




The SPINN CP.02 camera carry system strap already raised over $75k on Kickstarter with 30 more days to go:

The system is compatible with the following cameras (more information is available here):

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New versions released: DxO Nik Collection 4.3, PhotoLab 5.1, and FilmPack 6.1 (currently 30% off)




Today DxO released new versions of several of their photo editing software packages:

DxO Nik Collection 4.3 received 35 new nature-inspired presets (now with more than 250 presets). Nik Collection also includes the built-in U Point™ technology.

All DxO software products are currently up to 30% off until the end of December - use coupon code HOLIDAYDXO:


30% off all DxO products with code HOLIDAYDXO
15% off TopazLabs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code PHOTORUMORS
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What else is new?

The Leica M11 camera is rumored to have 64GB internal memory

Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR Vintage Line 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Type II VM lens for Leica M-mount: shipping dater and pre-order options

Pentax K-3 Mark III camera firmware update version 1.31 released *UPDATED*

New beta firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras

Big Tokina 400mm Savings and New Tokina SZ Super Tele Finder Lens

InstantKon SF70 Instax Square Camera: Limited Availability

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New Hasselblad X system camera rumored for 2022


Hasselblad has not released many new X-system products lately, but I received a tip that a new X camera is rumored for 2022. The last Hasselblad X1D Mark II 50c camera was announced in 2019. There were also rumors that DJI may release a mirrorless camera (DJI purchased Hasselblad in 2017):

Rumors: DJI coming with a mirrorless camera that looks like the Hasselblad X1D

If you have any details on the upcoming Hasselblad X camera, you can contact me anonymously here.

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