The new Leica TL2 camera: pictures and specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2017



The new Leica TL2 will look very similar to the previous T/TL models. The main upgrade will be the new 24MP APS-C sensor. Here are the rumored specifications:

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Sigma and Tamron may stop releasing Sony A-mounts lenses in the future

By PR admin | Published: July 7, 2017


A reader recently talked to a Sigma rep who unofficially confirmed that Sigma will not produce any Sony A-mounts lenses in the future. B&H currently lists 21 Sigma lenses for Sony A-mount.


I was also told that Tamron may also stop releasing A-mount lenses unless that segment picks up (so far there is no A-mount version for the latest Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens). The SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2 could very well be the last Tamron lens for Sony A-mount. B&H currently lists 24 Tamron lenses for Sony A-mount.

Sony announced their last A-mount camera (the 42MP Alpha a99 II) in September 2016.

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About the “debunked rumor” for a Sony camera with a 36MP APS-C sensor

By PR admin | Published: July 7, 2017


A known clickbait site today “debunked” a “fake rumor” about a new Sony camera with a 36MP APS-C sensor. The only problem here is that this same site reported that exact same rumor last year, twice:


So yea, don’t believe everything you read on the Internet, especially when it’s coming from clickbait sites with a well-established history of reporting fake news, hoaxes and made-up stories (some examples available here, here and here). Obviously reporting rumors on upcoming cameras is not an exact science, and I have had my own mistakes in the past, but please use your common sense the next time you read an overhyped title with exclamation marks at the end.

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Announced: RED Hydrogen One smartphone with holographic display

By PR admin | Published: July 6, 2017


Today RED did not announce the modular camera they patented, but they did introduce a new smartphone (see patent here). Not a regular smartphone – the Hydrogen One is a $1,200 smartphone with a… holographic display (holographic display: “display that utilizes light diffraction to create a virtual three-dimensional image of an object, holographic displays are unique from other forms of 3D imaging in that they do not require the aid of any special glasses or external equipment for a viewer to see the image“).

Additional information on the RED Hydrogen One:

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C.P. Goerz Citograph 35mm f/8 “always-in-focus” lens officially launched on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: July 6, 2017

The new C.P. Goerz Citograph 35mm f/8 “always-in-focus” lens I mentioned a few days ago is now officially launched on Kickstarter. The “always-in-focus” means that everything from 9 feet in front of them to infinity will be in focus.


Technical specs:

  • Focal length 35 mm
  • Magnification ratio 1:8
  • Optical construction 4 elements in 3 groups
  • Field of view +/- 31°
  • Distortion ≤ 1% Light loss max. 27 %
  • Focussing 3m bis ∞
  • Filter thread M 37 x 0,75
  • Dimensions Ø 58 mm x 23 mm
  • Weight ±. 120g
  • The lens will be available with mounts for: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Leica M, Micro Four Thirds and Fuji
  • Sample photos from the lens can be found here
  • Price: $549 USD
  • Expected shipping: Spring 2018

Press release:

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Leica TL2 mirrorless camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2017


Here are the rumored Leica TL2 mirrorless camera basic specifications:

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More Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom alternatives: Luminar for Windows, Affinity DAM, ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2017

Luminar Windows Open Beta


The Luminar Windows Open Beta will start on July 13. Luminar is a new, all-in-one photo editor currently available only for Mac. Stay tuned for additional information.

Affinity DAM


Serif (the makers of Affinity Photo) also recently tweeted that they are working on a new “Digital Asset Manager” to compete with Adobe Lightroom.

ON1 Photo RAW


ON1 recently released a new update for their Photo RAW 2017.5 software. You can get a free 30 days trial here.

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May CIPA report: uptrend compared to last year continues

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2017


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their May report where the uptrend from previous months in the total shipment of interchangeable lens digital cameras continues (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view):

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The new Irix 11mm f/4 full frame lens for Nikon, Canon and Pentax DSLR cameras will start shipping this week

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2017


B&H and Adorama will start shipping the new Irix 11mm f/4 full frame lens for Nikon, Canon and Pentax DSLR cameras later this week. The lens is already in stock in several EU retailers (Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, Amazon Italy).

Irix will also launch their new filters (more info here):

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Another new cheap Chinese lens: Kamlan/SainSonic 50mm f/1.1

By PR admin | Published: July 4, 2017



In addition to the 7Artisans/DJ-Optical lenses I reported last week, there is another new and cheap ($170) Chinese lens designed for APS-C cameras: Kamlan/SainSonic 50mm f/1.1. The lens is currently available for Sony E-mount and Canon EOS-M mounts. A Fuji version is going to be released soon. Additional information:

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