Photo Rumors

New: quick release set for camera straps

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2020

Vi Vante came up with a simple new solution for a quick-release set for camera straps with round strap lugs:

The proprietary clip feeds right through the built-in side protection or clips directly to straps without
In photos you can barely even tell there is a clip or anything in between the camera and the strap
Extremely Strong 10mm Titanium Body Ring
Proprietary Clip Sourced by Vi Vante
Must be used with a half case or leather protection circles to prevent from friction with camera
Works in compilation with straps that have side protection

Additional pictures:

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Yongnuo is coming up with an updated YN450M 4G mirrorless interchangeable lens, Android-based camera with Micro Four Thirds sensor and mount

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2020

Yongnuo is coming up with a new/updated version of their YN450 4G mirrorless interchangeable lens, Android-based camera with Micro Four Thirds sensor. The main change in the new model is the MFT lens mount. The previous model had Canon EF mount. This is the result of Yongnuo recently joining MFT. The new model is labeled as YN450N – here are some pictures:

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The latest Sigma updates

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2020

The latest Sigma updates:

Sigma has a new USB dock UD-11EM (via Nokishita)
Phototrend interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki tweeted that most lenses in the future will be APS-C and MFT:

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The 2020 NAB show is now canceled because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2020

As I “predicted” yesterday, the 2020 NAB show is now officially canceled because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) after many companies (including Nikon and Adobe) already announced their withdraws from the show:

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DJI Mavic Air 2 drone photos leaked

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2020

Here are the first leaked DJI Mavic Air 2 drone photos:

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The 2020 NAB show is not canceled… yet (COVID-19)

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2020

A few companies, including Nikon and Adobe, already announced their withdraws from the 2020 NAB show due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). As of today, the 2020 NAB show is still happening, but I believe this will change very soon. From NAB’s website:

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The Photography Show has been postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2020

The Photography Show has been postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). From now on, you can assume that every product and/or event will be either canceled or delayed.

Here is the official statement from The Photography Show:

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Irix 45mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2020

Today Irix officially announced, the previously rumored Irix 45mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lens for DSLR cameras:

Smooth bokeh
Fast F/1.4 aperture
Internal focusing
Weather-resistant construction
Aperture control straight from the camera
In-camera focus indicator
Semi-automatic modes (PASM)
All exposure parameters are saved in EXIF data
50-degree field of view
“Focus Lock” feature
140-degree focus ring throw
Reinforced metal construction
77mm front filter thread

Irix lenses are sold in the US at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and in Europe at Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT.

Visit irixlens.com for more info.

Press release:

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Several deals on photo editing tools are ending next week (Exposure, DxO, Nik, Topaz)

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2020

Many of the deals on photo editing tools are ending next week:

25% off Exposure X5 and all other Exposure Software products until March 10.

Up to 15% off on all DxO software (NIK COLLECTION included) with the promo code GETNIK25NOW (valid until March 10).

The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software can upscale videos up to 8k and is available for Mac and Windows – now $100 off (deal ends on March 18).