Photo Rumors

Sony a7s III firmware update coming soon (with S-Cinetone and Steady Shot shooting modes)

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2021

A new Sony a7s III firmware update will be released soon:

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Announced: Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH lens for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2021

The previously rumored Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH lens for L-mount is now officially announced:

Press release
Additional info: 43West | Explora
Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Calumet | Park Camera
Additional pictures:

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Announced: Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 O.I.S. lens for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 O.I.S. lens for L-mount is now officially announced. Most of the details already leaked online. Some additional coverage:

Hands-on review
Press release
Pre-order: Adorama ($250 off) | Amazon | B&H
Lens key features:

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Blackmagic announced a new Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with EF mount

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

Blackmagic announced a new Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with EF mount – here are the details:

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The Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR flagship camera is delayed (again)

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

The upcoming Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR flagship camera is delayed (again). The official release was supposed to be during the virtual CP+ show next week. The reason for the delay was delayed product part (probably because of COVID or that factory fire in Japan). The full press release can be found here.

Via PentaxRumors

New pictures of the Pentax K-3 Mark III flagship APS-C DSLR camera

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More Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. lens leaks

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

Earlier today Petapixel published prematurely their announcement post for the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. lens. The post was of course quickly removed but you can still access it on Google cache:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2021

The new Leica Perspective Control feature explained (for Leica M10-P, M10-R and M10 Monochrom cameras)

Ricoh opens their first brand store in Moscow

Federal Court Holds National Parks Service Film Permitting Rule Unconstitutional

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New: Avalanche software can transforms existing Aperture, Lightroom (and soon CaptureOne) photo catalogs into Luminar catalogs

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2021

Cyme released a new version of their Avalanche software that is now compatible with Luminar AI. The new Avalanche for Luminar can migrate existing Aperture, Lightroom (and soon CaptureOne) photo catalogs into Luminar catalogs. Additional information is available here. Here is it the full press release:

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OmniVision debuts its first image sensor with 100% phase detection coverage for superior autofocus

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2021

OmniVision announced its first image sensor with 100% phase detection coverage for superior autofocus in flagship and high end smartphones: “Combination of 1.0 Micron Pixel and 1/1.5” optical format with selective conversion gain, 50MP resolution and QPD provides premium still and 8K video captures for wide and ultrawide main cameras”.