New DJI teaser for the “next stage in cinematic vision” (announcement tomorrow)


DJI has a new video teaser called “Reflections“. The text under the video indicates that the “next stage in cinematic vision” will be announced tomorrow (October 11th) at 5pm PST:

Update – see the latest post for additional info on the new DJI camera:

Update: today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 6k camera

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Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for E-mount: US pricing and first reviews


The new Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for E-mount is now listed on Amazon with a price tag of $1,059 and is currently in stock (available for pre-order at B&H).

Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens technical specifications:

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Yashica digiFilm camera now on Kickstarter




A few hours ago the previously rumored Yashica camera was listed on Kickstarted and already has almost reached its financing goal of $100,000. Here are the details on the new Yashica digiFilm camera (the camera uses digiFilm cartridges):

Yashica digiFilm camera specifications:

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced


Back in August I reported about the leaked/rumored Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount. The lens is now officially announced (US pricing not yet announced):

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What’s next?


Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses – several of the rumored products could be announced at the Photo Plus show in NYC (October 26-28):

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List of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses


Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses from LeicaRumors:

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The best-rated cameras according to DxOMark


Last week DxOMark released the Nikon D850 DxOMark sensor test score and labeled the D850 as the “first DSLR to hit 100 points“. There have been three more cameras in the past that scored above 100 (many websites described DxOMark’s rating of 100 as a perfect score and it is not – it’s just a number that can go above 100):

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What else is new?

New Kickstarter project promises digital back for Nikon 35mm film cameras

Nikon D850 DxOMark sensor review: the first DSLR to hit 100 points

Instax Mickey Edition

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Reviewed by ePhotozine and Samples

Photons To Photos: Panasonic LX100 Dynamic Range Results

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The new Red Monstro camera has 17 stops of dynamic range


RED announced a new monster 8K camera called… Monstro (price: $80K):

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ON1 Photo RAW 2018 public beta now available for download



The new ON1 Photo RAW 2018 public beta version is now available for download. The official release will be at the end of October.

Overview of what’s new in ON1 Photo RAW 2018 (more information available here):

  • HDR Merge
  • Panorama Merge
  • Masking Improvements
  • New “Versions”
  • Updated UI
  • Improved Local Adjustments
  • Folders Groups
  • Additional Camera & Lens Support
  • Important Bug Fixes

You can also download a free 30-day trial of the current PhotoRAW 2017.6 version.

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