Sigma will soon announce two new USB lens docks: UD-11SE (for Sony E-mount) and UD-11L (for L-mount). It is not clear if all current Sigma USB dock versions will be replaced. Both new models have already been registered in South Korea:
Update – there will be also a new Sigma UD-11EM USB dock for Canon EF-M mount:
The Peak Design Travel tripod raised $12,142,437 with 27,166 backers last year. If you missed the cheaper purchasing options at Kickstarter, the same tripod is already listed for pre-order online at Adorama and B&H and will start shipping next week on April 7th. Additional information:
Canon will host a virtual press conference for new professional imaging products on Monday, April 20th at 1 pm EDT.
A “medium format Noctilux” 100 mm f/2 lens that covers the 53×40 mm IQ4 sensor by onasj (see previous posts by Onasj):
As my previous posts have hinted, I love hand-held ambient-light photography for its nimbleness and broad applicability. Indeed, one of the reasons why I made the jump from Nikon/Sony/Leica 35 mm systems (all excellent in their own ways) to medium format was to take advantage of the *theoretical* low-light, high ISO advantage of the larger sensor and, especially, of the current-generation of back-side illuminated (BSI) medium format sensors that Sony has manufactured. Among medium format cameras, currently these sensors are in the Phase One IQ4 (53.4 x 40 mm sensor, 151 MP), and the Fuji GFX-100 (44 x 33 mm, 102 MP). As I previously documented (https://photorumors.com/2019/01/20/m…ne-comparison/), the BSI sensor architecture in the IQ4 offers substantial (~1 full stop) of high-iso signal:noise advantage over the IQ3, consistent with what Bill Claff measured (Photographic Dynamic Range versus ISO Setting). In addition, the BSI sensor minimizes the need for color correction when shifting or tilting, a major benefit for technical camera use.
Several deals on photo editing software are ending next week:
→ Get $10 off the new Skylum Luminar 4.2 with coupon code LEICARUMORS
→ Only 2 days left: $40 off Aurora HDR
→ DxO is offering up to 30% off on all DxO software until March 31 (including NIK Collection and the new DxO PhotoLab 3.2)
→ The new Sharpen AI is on sale for $59.99 (regularly $79.99) until April 3
→ Two different Topaz Labs bundles are on sale
→ The German Franzis Photographer’s Projects Collection is on sale for $39 (original price: $276, 86% off)
→ Save $30 on the new ON1 Photo RAW version 2020.1
→ Rocky Nook is offering 40% off all books (paperback, ebook, and bundles) with coupon code PHOTORUMORS. All available photography books can be found here, all camera guides are listed here
→ Adobe Creative Cloud is 25% off through April 5th (US, Canada and Mexico)
→ Save 20% on Adobe Spark
→ DJI FPV Spring Sale (03/26 – 04/15)
Lensbaby is rumored to announce a new Velvet 28 lens for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and MFT cameras. Here are the details:
Sony issued an official statement regarding the impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the company. Here are the parts referring to the Electronics and Imaging segments:
