Aurora HDR 2017 software flash sale (lowest price ever)


From June 27-30 Macphun is offering their Aurora HDR 2017 software for the lowest price ever:

  • $79 instead of $99 – for all the new users
  • $59 instead of $69 – for Aurora HDR Basic/AppStore users
  • $39 instead of $49 – for Aurora HDR 2016 users

What you get:

  • Aurora HDR 2017 – HDR photo editor for Mac
  • Trey’s Expansion Preset Pack – 26 presets from Trey Ratcliff
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Micron discontinues Lexar memory cards retail business


Micron announced that they will discontinue the Lexar removable storage retail business which includes also Lexar memory cards. Here is the official statement:

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New Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities announced


Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities for SLR and mirrorless cameras. For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here. See also this hands-on report on the new lens.

Velvet 85 lens specifications:

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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens now available for pre-order


The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens is not officially announced yet, but it is already available for pre-order at Adorama with a price tag of $1,199. Here are the lens specifications:
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Additional specifications for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera


Additional specifications for the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera:

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Pictures of the white and silver Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 DSLR camera (with Dual pixel CMOS AF)

The upcoming Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 DSLR camera will be available also in white and silver. Her is an updated list of specifications:

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What else is new?


→ After we had several new lenses introduced last week (Zeiss, Tamron, Sigma), we are getting ready for Canon’s big announcement next week – expect a new 6D Mark II, Rebel SL2 DSLR cameras and maybe a new EOS M mirrorless camera.

→ Sample photos from the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens be found here and here. The lens is expected to start shipping next week (pre-order: B&H | Adorama).


Gitzo is also celebrating their 100 year anniversary with two special edition tripods priced at $1,500 and $3,000.


→ New: Think Tank dividers inside SKB hard cases, Streetwalker backpacks and Turnstyle sling bags. Check also the new listings at the Think Tank’s outlet store.

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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This Canon EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 DSLR camera will also be announced next week


In addition to the 6D Mark II camera, next week Canon will also announce a new EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 DSLR model. Here are the basic specifications:

  • Color: black, white and silver
  • 24.2 MP sensor
  • 5 fps
  • 3″ vary-angle touch screen
  • Battery: LP-E 17
  • Size: 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm
  • Weight: 453 g

Additional pictures:

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Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens officially announced


The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens for Nikon and Canon mounts is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open and Adorama and B&H.

The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens will be announced in the next few days. The US pricing will be $1,199.

Technical specifications, MTF charts, lens design and press release for the new Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens:

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art and 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lenses available for pre-order


The latest two Sigma Art DSLR lenses are now available for pre-order:

Full press release:

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Adobe Creative achieved record revenue exceeding $1 billion in Q2


Adobe started significantly increasing their profit back in 2015 when they began switching customers to the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Adobe just reported that their Creative revenue hit a new record and exceeded $1 billion in Q2 (back in December 2016 Adobe also reported record revenue and net income):

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Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 lens for DSLR cameras announced

The Milvus 1.4/35 lens is now officially announced (pre-orders links: Adorama and B&H Nikon mount, Canon mount):

  • The US pricing is $1,999
  • The lens will be available for Nikon and Canon mounts
  • Aperture range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • One aspherical element
  • Five low dispersion elements
  • Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating
  • Manual focus design
  • Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked
  • Anodized metal barrel, rubber focus ring
  • Weather-sealedd construction
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
  • The full technical specs with MTF charts can be downloaded here.
  • Sample photos and a sample video:

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