ON1 Photo RAW 2020 officially released


The new ON1 Photo RAW 2020 is now officially released (free trial is available). Here are some screenshots of the new version (click for larger view):


ON1 Photo RAW 2020 additional information:

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Additional Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM and RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM DS information

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens

  • Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.7m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.23 times
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Filter diameter: 77mm
  • Size: φ89.9mm × 146mm
  • Weight: 1070g (excluding tripod seat)
  • Camera shake correction effect: 5 steps

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Olympus E-M5 Mark III and Olympus E-PL10 cameras announced



The previously rumored Olympus E-M5 Mark III and Olympus E-PL10 cameras are now officially announced. E-M5 III pre-orders are open at: Adorama, B&H, Amazon. The press release can be found hereThe basic specifications are:

  • 20MP Live MOS Sensor
  • Portable, weather-sealed design
  • TruePic VIII Image Processor
  • Compact, In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization (up to approx. 5.5 EV steps of compensation)
  • 121-Point All-Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF
  • 10fps high-speed sequential shooting with AF/AE Tracking
  • 30fps maximum sequential shooting speed with focus and exposure locked
  • Six AF Target Options: Single, Group 5-point, Group 9-point, Group 25-point, 121-point & Small
  • 4K Video supports C4K and 4K 30p video recording
  • 2.36 Million dot OLED Viewfinder (image magnification of 0.67X with long eye point for easy viewing even with glasses)
  • Custom Mode for easy access to preferred settings
  • 50MP Tripod High-Res Shot
  • Pro Capture
  • Focus Bracketing & Focus Stacking
  • Wi-Fi Compatible with Bluetooth® Version 4.2 BLE
  • Dust Reduction System with Super Sonic Wave Filter
  • USB Charging
  • Anti-Flicker Shooting

For now the Olympus E-PL10 cameras is announced only in Asia.




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Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF APS-C DSLR lens officially announced




The previously rumored Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF APS-C DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon mounts is now officially announced. Shipping will start on November 8. For US pricing, check Adorama, B&H and Amazon (not available at the time of this post).

Update: pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo.

Lens design, MTF charts, technical specifications and sample photos:

  • 17.6-25.6mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Two SD Low Dispersion Elements
  • Multi-Coated Elements
  • One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
  • Internal Focusing Design
  • 9-Blade Diaphragm

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New patents: Tamron 18mm f/1.8, 20mm f/2.0 (DSLR) and Olympus 8-24mm f/4 (MFT) lenses

Tamron has a patent for 18mm f/1.8 and/or 20mm f/2.0 full-frame DSLR lenses:

  • Focal length: 18.17 mm
  • Fno: 1.87
  • Image height: 21.633 mm
  • Back focus: 38.31867 mm

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Reminder: Olympus announcement tomorrow



Here is what to expect from Olympus tomorrow:

Additional information and leaked pictures of the rumored cameras:

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The new Voigtlander 50mm f/2.0 APO-LANTHAR mirrorless lens for Sony E-Mount is coming in December


The new Voigtlander 50mm f/2.0 APO-LANTHAR mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount is coming in December with a price tag of ¥128,000 including tax (around $1,100). Her is the fiurst video review of the lens:

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The new Shimoda Action X camera bags raised over $60k the first day on Kickstarter




The new Action X Collection of camera bags from Shimoda launched on Kickstarter and already raised over $60k on the first day.

Additional info:

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