The first pictures of the new Leica CL mirrorless camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens leaked over at LeicaRumors. The official announcement is in 12 hours.
Update: two more pictures can be seen here.
The Leica CL will be available in three different configurations in the US:
In this video interview Sigma’s CEO Yamaki-san talks about the new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens and confirmed the upcoming middle telephoto lens for Sony E-mount and MFT (between 45mm and 90mm focal length, maybe even between 60mm and 90mm):
Tomorrow at 9 am EST Leica will announce a new Leica CL mirrorless camera and the Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. Here are the details on the new Leica CL:
In addition to Canon, Nikon and Sony, Sigma also announced their Black Friday deals for the US:
New Sigma deal: the 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART lens + free USB dock is now $200 off.
Sigma Art prime lenses:
Sigma Art zooms lenses
More Black Friday deals are available here.
Full press release from Sigma:
Canon, Nikon and Sony announced new rebates for black Friday:
Other Black Friday day and rebates can be found here:
https://photorumors.com/black-friday/
Despite the reported $46 million loss and recent layoffs, Kodak is still on track to bring back to life EKTACHROME film in 2018:
“The process is coming along really well,” Kodak says. “We’ve been busy testing and making sure it meets all the expectations that exist in this passionate community.”
Kodak is using “all new equipment” on a much smaller scale to make the film, bringing costs down for smaller manufacturing runs. Continuing to produce the film had been cost-prohibitive before, but now that’s becoming less of a factor.
Kodak is aiming to reassure fans that “this is the real deal” — the actual return of Ektachrome and not just a poor imitation with a catchy name.
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Just like Nikon and several other companies, Sony Japan released their regular “demand exceeding supply” memo for the new a7r III mirrorless camera that was supposed to start shipping on November 30th (Google translation):
“The order received from Tuesday, October 31, the digital single lens reflex camera “α 7 R III” has received orders exceeding our expectations greatly, and it is time to receive time to deliver goods I will. For reservations up to the release date it will be delivered in order by early December.”
Sony a7R III preorder links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | WEX | Jessops | Park Camera.
Check out also Adorama’s upgrade/trade-in program where you can get cash for your current camera or lens (you can get up to 70% credit that can be applied to purchase the Sony a7R III).
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Luminar 2018 for Mac & PC is now officially released. The latest version includes new filters powered by artificial intelligence, speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module, new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, real-time noise removal, new user interface, full support of pro options like layers, masks, blending modes and photo composites. A new DAM (Digital Asset Management) platform is coming in 2018.
If you missed the pre-order Luminar deal, you can still get $10 off with coupon code “PHOTORUMORS“:
Top 10 Luminar 2018 features:
As I already reported last month, that the new Panasonic G9 MFT mirrorless camera will not start shipping before the end of the year. Panasonic Japan now lists the G9 shipping date as January 25th. The new Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 lens will start shipping on December 14th.
The next lens from Panasonic will be the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVvkonN8SxM
Check out also the latest Panasonic rebates at B&H and Adorama.
