New from RED: the DSMC2 DRAGON-X 5K S35 camera

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2018

Red announced a new “entry-level” DRAGON-X series camera body:

  • Red DSMC2 BRAIN with Dragon-X 5K S35 sensor: Adorama | B&H
  • Red DSMC2Dragon-X camera kit: Adorama | B&H
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ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens specifically designed for the Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2018



Today ZY Optics officially releases their latest Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens specifically designed for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras:

  • Fujifilm G Mount Format
  • 50mm (35mm-equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Shallow Depth of Field
  • Outstanding Bokeh Imagery
  • Nine-Bladed Diaphragm
  • Check pricing and availability at Amazon and eBay

Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 technical specifications, press release and sample photos:

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Updated shipping dates for the latest Canon products (RF 28-70mm f/2L, EF 400mm f/2.8L, EF 600mm f/4L and PowerShot SX70)

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2018

DC.Watch published the updated shipping dates for the latest Canon products:


Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens: December 20th, 2018


Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019


Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019


Canon PowerShot SX70 HS camera: January 18th, 2019

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The latest Sigma patents: 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens, new anti-reflection lens coating and Micro Four Thirds lenses

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2018


Sigma has a new patent P2018-189733A for 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens:

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The latest Tamron patents: 100-400mm f/5.6-8.3 MFT lens, smartphone lens module with mirror-tele lens

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2018


Tamron published a patent P2018-185489A for a 100-400mm f/5.6-8.3 MFT mirrorless lens.


Tamron also has two new patents (P2018-169563A and P2018-169564A) that could be for new versions of the following lenses:

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3-axis stabilized handheld smart 4k60p camera announced

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2018

The DJI teaser I reported last week was for the new Osmo Pocket 3-axis stabilized handheld smart 4k60p camera that was officially announced today. Additional information is available at dji.com. Here are the main specs:

  • Gimbal Camera with 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
  • Compact 4.1 oz, 4.8″ High Design
  • Up to 4K Video at 60 fps, up to100 Mb/s
  • 12MP JPEG or DNG RAW Still Photos
  • Includes Lightning & USB-C Adapters
  • Connect Smartphone as Larger Display
  • Optional Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Monitoring
  • POV, ActiveTrack & FaceTrack Modes
  • Standard Time-Lapse & Motionlapse
  • NightShot & 3 x 3 Panorama Modes
  • Price: $349

Pre-orders are now open at B&H and Amazon. Shipping starts on December 15th.

Additional information:

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Black Friday offers from Luminar, Aurora HDR and Photolemur ending today

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2018


New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$49 with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (current users can upgrade for $39 with code). Included with the purchase:

  • ViewBug: 3-month Pro membership ($42)
  • KelbyOne: 2-month Pro membership ($40)
  • Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book ($40)
  • Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial ($29)
  • Manfrotto & Gitzo: $20 gift card on any $120 purchase ($20)
  •  1 year of FREE SmugMug Portfolio plan (US$180)
  •  119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky Overlays (US$29)
  •  20% OFF COOPH Photography Apparel and accessories

New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 for US$89 with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (current users can upgrade for $49 with code). Included with the purchase:

  • 1 year of FREE SmugMug Portfolio plan ($180)
  • 3 months free of Stuck in Сustoms Passport membership ($30)

You can also purchase both Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2019 for $119


Photolemur is now 83% off – you can get the package for $25 including:

  • Photolemur Family license – $55
  • 3 Styles – $12 worth each
  • Picaboo Book – $50 worth
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Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2018

Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens
Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens
The new Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens is now shipping worldwide (click on pictures for larger view). The official US release date is November 29th. Check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and FotoHansKeuzekamp.

Update – the Fujifilm GFX50R camera is also now shipping (check availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon).

Additional pictures and information on the 8-16mm f/2.8 lens:

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Capture One Pro 12 rumored to be announced in January 2019

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2018


I received some information that the new Capture One Pro 12 version is rumored to be announced in January 2019. If you have been thinking about purchasing the current Phase One Capture One Pro 11, maybe you should wait another month or two.

Update – the official announcement could be even earlier. Currently, Capture One Pro 12 is up to beta version 6:

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Sony could make f/1 lens if they wanted but there isn’t really a market for them, new lens beyond the 400mm f/2.8 is coming

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2018


Amateur Photographer published their interview with Kenji Tanaka from Sony cameras. Here is the recap from SonyAddict:

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