Photo Rumors

Canon Q1 2019 financial results are out: “significant decline in sales and profits”

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2019

Canon published their Q1/2019 financial results:

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Nikon/Canon officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2019

The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens (1.4/100) is now officially announced:

Mount: ZE (for Canon EF), ZF.2 (for Nikon F)
Lens constitution: 11 groups 14 pieces
Minimum shooting distance: 1.0 m
APO Sonnar lens design
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 8.6
Filter diameter: 86 mm
Maximum diameter: 100.7 mm
Focus ring diameter: 90.0 mm
Total length (including the lens cap): ZE: 152.3 mm ZF. 2: 150.1 mm
Total length (excluding the lens cap): ZE: 128.8 mm ZF. 2: 126.5 mm
Weight: ZE: 1405g ZF. 2: 1336g
Sample photos can be downloaded here
US Price of the lens will be $4,990
Check pre-orders at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

Technical specifications:

New ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in May

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2019

A new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in mid-May – it will be a free update to all owners of Photo RAW 2019 (you can also get a 30-day trial version). Here are the details:

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The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR space lens could be available for sale to the public

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2019

The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR lens was specifically designed for the SatRevolution project with the satellite Światowid – it can survive space radiation, UV rays and -50 to 150 degrees (-58 to 302 Fahrenheit). Irix confirmed to me that they are currently testing and evaluating some solutions in order to get this lens available for sale to the public. Stay tuned for additional info.

Posted in Irix| Tagged Irix 300 f/5.6 SR lens| 17 Comments

New Bowens XMS500 flash head

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2019

Wex Photo Video shared some information on Bowens revival with the launch of XMS500 flash head and a new line-up for 2019:

– New Bowens professional lighting range to launch this year within Wex Photo Video brand portfolio
– Full line-up of lights, flash systems, triggers and accessories planned
– XMS500 Flash Head available to order from midday on 29 April 2019

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Canon’s 63MP full-frame sensor (35MM63MXSCD) and Sony’s 60MP full-frame sensor (IMX455)

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2019

Some “sensor rumors” from the Chinese social network Weibo:

Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor with a large number of PDAF.
The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in Nikon cameras.
Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may use a slightly better version called IMX555.
Canon is supposed to get a new 63MP full frame sensor (35MM63MXSCD):

Posted in Canon, Sony| Tagged Canon 63MP full-frame sensor 35MM63MXSCD, Sony 60 Megapixel IMX455AQR sensor| 51 Comments

First rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2019

Here are the first rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications from NikonRumors:

24 MP sensor
4K 60 video
Longer manual exposure times (like in the Nikon D810A): from 1/8000 – 120 seconds. (up from 30 seconds)
Built-in sensor stabilization (variable)

Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2019

Over 70% of the winning World Press Photo 2019 photos were shot with Nikon/Canon full-frame DSLR cameras

Giveaway: Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap

STC Optical Clip Filters Coming to Fujifilm Soon

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8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale (up to $150 off)

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2019

8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale in the US (up to $150 off):

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The new Topaz Labs DeNoise AI and Skylum Aurora HDR 2019 photo editing software packages are now $20 off

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2019

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI

Topaz Labs released new DeNoise AI software with introductory pricing of $59.99 until May 3 (regular price: $79.99). DeNoise AI will work as a standalone or Photoshop / Topaz Studio plugin (similar to Sharpen AI).