The new Skylum AirMagic AI-powered aerial photos enhancing software for drones is available for pre-order at a discount price of $39 until March 20. This promotion also includes the Drone Photography Guide eBook ($19), “Shoot Professional Photos with Any Drone” video course ($74.99), one AirMagic Premium Style ($12), and a $40 discount on a Lume Cube lighting kit for drones. AirMagic comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
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After the DxO Labs bankruptcy, DxOMark is back and they just published their sensor test results for the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera:
Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the next few weeks/months:
Recently announced cameras and lenses:
The previously rumored Leica Q2 camera is now officially announced. The US price is $4,995. The main specifications are:
Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H, Park Camera.
Additional information and coverage can be found at LeicaRumors:
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The Godox V1 flash that was announced last year during Photokina is now finally released. The flash is sold at Adorama under the Flashpoint brand. Here are the specifications:
I was told that the upcoming Zeiss ZX1 camera will be priced around $4,200 (for sure it will be under $5,000). This makes sense since the upcoming Leica Q2 camera is rumored to be priced around $5,500 (the ZX1 will be 37MP, the Q2 will be 50MP).
Here are the latest Zeiss ZX1 video reports from the CP+ show:
Olympus could be forced to exit the digital camera market by activist shareholders - this report comes from Business Journal Japan. 43addict writes:
"Many Olympus shareholders happen to be foreigners and they are starting to make headway, which could eventually lead to Olympus either discounting their camera sales or going in a fundamentally new direction."
Meike announced a new 85mm f/1.8 full-frame manual focus lens for Sony E-mount. The new lens is already listed on Amazon without pricing (the Canon EF version is with AF and it is priced at $189.99). Additional information, including technical specifications:
Update - the lens is listed on Amazon Germany with a price tag of €249.
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