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


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).


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

  

 

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:

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What else is new?

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

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DJI Matrice 300 drone specifications leaked online


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

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



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:

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Next Fujifilm announcement: February 4th (X100V)


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:

  • New lens
  • New Hybrid Viewfinder
  • New 2 way tilt screen

The Fuji X-T4 and the new Fuji Instax Mini 11 cameras will most likely be announced later (update: the X-T4 is expected at the end of February).

Additional coverage of the new Fuji 45-100mm lens and X-T200:

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Updated Fujifilm GFX lens roadmap: new GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lenses


In addition to the three new products, Fuji also announces a new GFX lens roadmap with two new lenses:

  • Large-diameter standard Fujinon Lens GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens
  • Wide-angle prime Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lens

Additional information:

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Fuji announcement: no surprises (X-T200, XC 35mm f/2, GF 45-100mm f/4)


Fuji X-T200 with XC 35mm f/2 lens: press release | additional info | Pre-orders


Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR: press release | additional info | Pre-orders

A more detailed coverage of the latest Fujifilm announcement can be found at FujiAddict.com.

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Announced: HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens




The previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens is now officially announced:

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Sony to announce a new compact camera or camcorder (WW119533)


Sony registered their upcoming WW119533 camera also with the Taiwan NCC agency (previously reported in December). It seems that WW119533 will be a compact camera/camcorder since it will use the Sony NP-BX1 battery (compatible with select CyberShot cameras and ActionCam camcorders – see the full list here).

Via Nokishita

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