Capture One will support the Lossless Compression format for the new Sony Alpha 1 camera

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2021


Starting April 2021, Capture One will support the Lossless Compression format for the new Sony Alpha 1 camera. They also added a unique camera profile tailored to the Sony Alpha 1: the “ProStandard Profile” where “colors and details look more amazing than ever“.


All other Capture One ProStandard profiles were updated as well – see the full list of supported cameras.

Capture One 21 version 14.1 released

Deal of the day: the latest/new version of Capture One 21 is now $100 off

Get $100 off Capture One 21
Get 30% off DxO products
Get 25% off Exposure software
Get 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
Get 20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 10% off Viltrox lenses with code NIKONRUMORS
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This is the Sigma fp L camera (with updated pricing)

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2021


Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount with an interesting external EVF-11 design (the official announcement t is on March 23):

Update: the price of the Sigma fp L camera will be $2,499, the fp L EVF kit will be $2,999, and the EVF-11 will be $ 699.

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Panasonic Lumix S1H, S1, S1R, S5 and BGH1 firmware updates released

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2021


The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1H, S1, S1R, S5, and BGH1 firmware updates are now officially released:

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Sony to announce three new compact G lenses: FE 24mm, FE 40mm, and FE 50mm

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2021


Sony will announce three new compact G lenses according to Nokishita:

  • Sony FE 24mm
  • Sony FE 40mm
  • Sony FE 50mm

The apertures of the new lenses were not provided, but since the lenses were labeled as “compact”, I expect them all to be f/2.8.

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The latest rebates and savings

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2021

Here are the latest rebates for the US market:






Get 30% off DxO products
Get 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
Get 20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 10% off Viltrox lenses with code NIKONRUMORS
Get $10 off Skylum products with code NIKONRUMORS
Get $100 off Capture One 21
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The Sigma fp L camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced on March 23

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2021


The Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced on March 23 in an online event called “Sigma Stage Online”. In addition to the previously reported accessories, there will be also a new AC adapter UAC-21 and USB cable SUC-41. The Japanese price of the Sigma fp L camera with the EVF-11 viewfinder should be 75,000 yen + tax (via Nokishita).

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Adobe released new versions of Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2021

Adobe March 2021 Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic versions were released today:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom CC trial is available on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

For Adobe alternatives, check the latest products from Topaz Labs, Skylum, Capture One, DxO, Franzis, and ON1.

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What else is new? (Leica edition)

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2021

A batch of “like new” Leica M9 M9-P cameras with new sensors listed for sale at KEH (*UPDATED*)

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens will be released on March 25th

Not an April Fools’ Day joke: Leica price increase coming to the US on April 1, 2021

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM mirrorless lens announced (SEL50F12 GM)

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2021

The previously rumored Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM mirrorless lens (SEL50F12 GM) is now officially announced

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Skylum Luminar AI update 2: Sky AI with water reflections & more

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2021


Skylum released Luminar AI Update 2 with some major updates like improved SkyAI with water reflections and transformable Texture Overlays:

  • Realistic sky reflections in water. That’s right! Ocean, river, lake, pool, it doesn’t matter. Luminar AI will automatically reflect the new sky in any body of water in the most realistic way.
  • Relight. Get realistic scene relighting by eliminating strong color casts from the sky on foreground objects.
  • Seamless sky orientation. Get the most out of untraditional angles. Align a new sky to the original horizon with the new Orientation controls for a perfect fit.


From March 16-24 you can get 40% off the following:

  • Luminar X Membership – $59/year instead of $99/year
  • USA National Parks Skies – $17 instead of $29
  • Tropical Skies – $23 instead of $39
  • Northern European Skies – $23 instead of $39
  • Landscapes Template Pack by Skylum Team – $11 instead of $19


Support for the following cameras was added in Luminar AI Update 2: Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, EOS 850D, EOS-1D X Mark III (lossy compressed files), Fujifilm X-S10, Leica M10-R, S3, SL2-S, Nikon Z 5, Z 6 II, Z 7 II, Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, Panasonic DC-G100 / G110, DC-S5, Sony ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III) and Zeiss ZX1.

Here are the enhancements featured in Luminar AI Update 2:

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