Photo Rumors

Deal of the day: get $150 off the updated Topaz Labs AI bundle

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2019

Now you can get $150 off the updated Topaz AI bundle that includes DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, Gigapixel AI, and JPEG to RAW AI (now $199 for a limited time). You will only pay for what you don’t own already – for example, if you have Gigapixel and Sharpen, but not JPEG to RAW or DeNoise, you will only pay for two of these products and you’ll still get the discount (the discount is automatically applied in your cart when you are logged in to your Topaz account):

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Lomography announced a new Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Art lens for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2019

Lomography announced a new Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Art lens for mirrorless cameras – this is Lomography’s first Petzval lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras:

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Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2019

The Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera is now officially announced (see the presentation here):

102MP 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS Sensor
X Processor 4 Image Processor
Removable 5.76m-Dot OLED EVF
3.2″ 2.36m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
DCI 4K30 Video; F-Log Gamma & 10-Bit Out
5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
2.16m-Point Phase-Detection Autofocus
ISO 100-12800, Up to 5 fps Shooting
16-Bit Raw Output, Multi Aspect Ratios
Built-In Battery Grip, 2 x SD Card Slots
Press release
Pre-orders now open at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, WEX Photo (UK):

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji GFX 100, Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera, Fujifilm GFX 100s| 15 Comments

Livestream from Fujikina 2019 (Fujifilm GFX100)

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2019

The Fujikina 2019 press conference livestream where the new Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera will be announced is starting soon:

GFX100 prioritizes Image Quality, Mobility and Durability
Fujifilm is calling the GFX100 Large Format Now
First BSI Coper wired sensor
70% larger than Full Frame and full frame means enough…
100,000 ISO with minimal noise
14 stops of dynamic range
16-bit raw
GF glass was designed for the GFX100
0.5 AF with all the features of the XT3/XT30
86fps EVF and 24x magnification
IBIS will work on a helicopter
The GFX100 is 1.3kg so it can even go on a drone
GFX100 has been to the top of Everest
Separate settings for photos and movies
Shipping end of June $9,999
Pre-orders now open at B&H

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji GFX 100, Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera, Fujifilm GFX 100s, Fujikina 2019| Leave a comment

Godox X2T wireless flash TTL trigger announced

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2019

Godox announced a new X2T wireless flash TTL trigger with support for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax cameras:

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New Panasonic Lumix Cine camera to be announced on May 31

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2019

A new Panasonic Lumix Cine camera is rumored to be announced on May 31. It is not clear yet if the camera will be with L-mount or MFT mount (L-mount most likely):

I first reported the rumors about a Panasonic S type video-oriented full-frame camera in November last year.

Update: Sony also has a “Cine” related press event on May 31 during the Cine Gear Expo.

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Lumix, Panasonic GH6, Panasonic Lumix Cine camera, Panasonic Lumix S series full-frame mirrorless cameras, Panasonic Lumix S1H, Panasonic S1 type video-oriented full-frame camera rumors, Panasonic S1S| 2 Comments

Announced: Olympus Tough TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2019

The previously rumored Olympus Tough TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera is now officially announced (pre-order at (Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

Waterproof-rated to IPX8 for use underwater to depths of 50′ / 15m
Freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C
Shockproof to falls from 7′ / 2.1m high
Crushproof to withstand up to 220 lbf / 100 kgf of pressure
Dustproof-rated to IP6X to protect the internal components of the camera

The Olympus Tough TG-6 has some intertesting accesories:

Technical specifications:

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New pictures of the Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera, official announcement tonight

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2019

The Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera will be announced tonight and we already have the official press photos (additional details on the GFX 100 can be found here and here):