Photo Rumors

Rumors: Sigma to announce a new X3 Foveon full-frame camera soon (CP+ show?)

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2020

This rumor is coming from the Chinese forum Xitek, so take it with a grain of salt:

Posted in Sigma| Tagged 2020 CP+ show, 60MP Foveon sensor, Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology, L-mount, L-Mount Alliance, Sigma full frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and Foveon sensor| 19 Comments

Canon EOS RS camera rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2020

Canon EOS RS camera rumored specifications:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS RS, Canon EOS RS 80MP mirrorless camera, canonrumors| 25 Comments

The new Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses will start shipping in March (Viltrox 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4)

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2020

The new Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses (Viltrox 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4) will start shipping in March according to a report from FujiAddict.

Additional information on the new lenses (Viltrox lenses are sold at B&H and Amazon):

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged Viltrox 23mm f/1.4, Viltrox 33mm f/1.4, Viltrox 56mm f/1.4| 15 Comments

Topaz Labs released a new version of DeNoise AI with Batch Processing

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2020

Topaz Labs released a new version of DeNoise AI with batch processing. This update will also include a new chroma noise reduction slider. The new version of DeNoise is on sale for $59.99 (regularly $79.99) from Friday, January 24 through Friday, February 7. You can get an additional 15% off with coupon code “BATCH15” (final price: $50.99).

Posted in Deals| Tagged Topaz Labs coupon code, Topaz Labs DeNoise AI| 2 Comments

Venus Optics announces the availability and pricing of Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2020

Venus Optics announced the availability and pricing of their new Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens:

Price: $399 (pre-orders now open)
All mounts start shipping immediately
Available in Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Canon M mount (APS-C)
Sample photos
MTF charts, specifications press release:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C mirrorless lens| 7 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2020

First HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens field test

Real-world shooting with the new Leica M10 Monochrom camera

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens review at DxOMark

Nikon D6: 20MP, built-in GPS and no IBIS?

New Free Firmware Update For FUJIFILM X-A7 Coming Late January 2020

Posted in Other| Tagged What else is new?| Leave a comment

DJI Matrice 300 drone specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

Some additional information on the DJI Matrice 300 – one of the three rumored DJI drones expected to be released in 2020:

Posted in DJI| Tagged DJI Matrice 300| 1 Comment

Reminder: Olympus M.Zuiko Pro lenses price increase coming on February 1st

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

Last year I reported that Olympus will increase the price of their M.Zuiko Pro lenses on February 1st. I am not sure which countries will be impacted, but you can see the current US prices at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Here is the full price increase list for Japan:

Posted in Olympus| Tagged price increase| 4 Comments

Next Fujifilm announcement: February 4th (X100V)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

Fuji just introduced a new camera and two lenses and another announcement is expected in less than 2 weeks: the Fuji X100V will be announced during the Fujifilm X summit in London on February 4. Here is what to expect from the X100V: