The Photography Show has been postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)


The Photography Show has been postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). From now on, you can assume that every product and/or event will be either canceled or delayed.

Here is the official statement from The Photography Show:

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Irix 45mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens officially announced


Today Irix officially announced, the previously rumored Irix 45mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for DSLR cameras:

  • Smooth bokeh
  • Fast F/1.4 aperture
  • Internal focusing
  • Weather-resistant construction
  • Aperture control straight from the camera
  • In-camera focus indicator
  • Semi-automatic modes (PASM)
  • All exposure parameters are saved in EXIF data
  • 50-degree field of view
  • "Focus Lock" feature
  • 140-degree focus ring throw
  • Reinforced metal construction
  • 77mm front filter thread

Irix lenses are sold in the US at AdoramaB&H, Amazon and in Europe at Amazon UKAmazon DEAmazon FRAmazon IT.

Visit irixlens.com for more info.

Press release:

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Several deals on photo editing tools are ending next week (Exposure, DxO, Nik, Topaz)

Many of the deals on photo editing tools are ending next week:


25% off Exposure X5 and all other Exposure Software products until March 10.


Up to 15% off on all DxO software (NIK COLLECTION included) with the promo code GETNIK25NOW (valid until March 10).


The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software can upscale videos up to 8k and is available for Mac and Windows - now $100 off (deal ends on March 18).


The Franzis Photographer's Projects Collection is on sale for $39 (original price: $276, 86% off).


Skylum Luminar special: use coupon code "PHOTORUMORS" for an additional $10 off.


ON1 Photo Mobile Camera sneak peek (coming soon) and save up to $30 instantly on ON1Photo Raw 2020:

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What else is new?

The latest Ricoh GR III camera accessories

HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens now in stock

New Leica X Mykita eyewear collaboration

The world-first Shackleton x Leica collaboration created this new Frank Hurley photographer’s jacket

Just in: Nikon will not participate in NAB 2020 due to COVID-19

Rumors: Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens also delayed

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The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI is now also available for Mac (can upscale videos up to 8k)




The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software, that can upscale videos up to 8k, has been available for Windows and the Mac version was just released.

For a limited time, you can get Video Enhance AI for Mac or Windows for the introductory price of $199.99 ($100 off through March 18).

Video Enhance AI before and after comparisons:

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Tokina 2020 lens line-up: new mirrorless lenses for Sony and Fuji plus a new DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon


Today, for their 70th anniversary,  Tokina revealed their 2020 lens line-up with new/upcoming mirrorless lenses for Sony and Fuji and new DSLR lenses for Nikon and Canon (click for larger view):

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Leica S3 medium format 64MP camera with 4k announced


The previously rumored Leica S3 medium format camera is now officially announced; Here are the details:

Leica currently has 16 S lenses ranging from 24mm to 180mm:


Specifications comparison with the Fuji GFX medium format cameras:

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The latest US rebates from Sony, Fuji, Canon, Zeiss and Sigma


The latest US March rebates from Sony, Fuji, Canon, Zeiss and Sigma:

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The Leica S3 medium format camera is rumored to be announced tomorrow

The Leica S3 medium format camera is rumored to be announced tomorrow, March 6. The price in Germany is expected to be 18,600 EUR (around $20k - same price as the Leica S Typ 007). Additional information, including pictures and technical specifications, can be found here:

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January 2020 CIPA numbers are out and they are all bad: double digits decline almost everywhere


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their Janaury 2020 report (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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