Photo Rumors

The latest updates and deals on photo editing software

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2016

You can use coupon code PHOTORUMORS to get 10% off the new Aurora HDR 2017 software and other Macphun products.

The Franzis Project 4 complete edition is currently $565 off:

Retail price: $644
Special offer: $79,00
Discount: 87 % (you save: $565)
Offer valid until: 31st of October 2016

The Franzis Project 4 complete edition includes:

HDR projects 4
DENOISE projects
SHARPEN projects professional
FOCUS projects 3 professional
COLOR projects 4
BLACK&WHITE projects 4

All Programs can be used as a plug-in to Adobe® Photoshop® and Lightroom®, and as a standalone application. All Programs can be used for Windows and Mac. Additional information can be found here.

Today Topaz Labs announced their new Texture Effects 2 and is currently offering $10 off until October 30th with coupon code TFX2.

Check Adobe’s special offers for students and teachers.

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Kodak teaser update: new Ektra smartphone announced

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2016

Few weeks ago I reported about Kodak announcing a new smartphone. The new Ektra smartphone was announced today (produced by Bullitt Group, the mobile device licensee for Kodak). Here are the main specs and key features:

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Professional results from a 21MP fast focus camera sensor with F2.0, PDAF, OIS, Dual LED Flash
13MP phase detection auto focus front-facing camera with F2.2 PDAF
Helio X20 2.3GHz Decacore processor with 3GB RAM
32GB memory, expandable with MicroSD cards
Advanced Manual Mode – adjustable on Exposure, ISO, Focal Length (Manual/Auto), White Balance, Shutter Speed, Aperture (fixed f2.0 main camera)
Familiar scene selection dial experience – includes scene modes Smart Auto, Portrait, Manual, Sports, Bokeh, Night-time, HDR, Panorama, Macro,
Landscape, Film / Video
Integrated high quality printing app
Super 8 Video Recorder
Integrated social media sharing
3000mAh, with USB 3.0 Type C fast charger
Two stage shutter release button
5” Full HD display (441 ppi). (1920 x 1080 resolution)
Optical Image Stabilisation
4K Video Capture
3000 mAh battery

Press release:

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New Entaniya 250 fisheye lens for MFT announced

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2016

A new Entaniya 250 Fisheye MFT lens was announced in Japan. Three different models will be available (check US pricing and availability):

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PhotoPlus show in NYC: new product announcements from Leica and Nikon

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2016

Today is press day at the 2016 Photo Plus show in NYC and so far only Nikon and Leica announced new products (of course the rumored Sony announcement got “postponed” again):

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Macphun announced Luminar: a new photo editing solution

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2016

Macphun announced their first, all-in-one photo editing solution called Luminar. Designed exclusively for Mac, “Luminar is built for user convenience, simplicity, and creativity” and will be available for pre-order on November 2nd at the discounted price of $59. The official launch is on November 17th and the price will be $69.

More about Luminar, including few screenshots from the user interface:
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Nikon to announce two new lenses

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2016

In the next 24 hours Nikon is expected to announce two new lenses:

Pictures and specifications of the Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED and 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lenses leaked online

Nikon announcement tonight, US pricing and availability for the two new Nikkor lenses

Price of two upcoming Nikon lenses leaked in Japan (Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED tilt shift and 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR)

Two new Nikon lenses to be announced soon: Nikkor PC 19mm f/4E ED and 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

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Fuji Instax square format camera teaser

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2016

Fujiflm released a video teaser about their new/upcoming Instax square format camera:

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Sigma updates (85mm f/1.4 and 12-24mm f/4 Art lenses reviewed)

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2016

→ The original shipping date of the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was initially listed as “late October”. B&H now lists the US shipping date as mid-November 2016.

→ Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens first test and real-live pictures are now available online (pre-order, more info available here). Another set of sample photos can be found at Optyczne and Lenstip.

→ DC.Watch went to Sigma’s headquarter to try the three new lenses (Google translation).

→ First look on the new lenses available also on the official Sigma blog.

→ Optyczne reviewed the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens.

→ PetaPixel published the first review of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART lens:

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Leica to announce a new Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2016

Leica will soon announce the long rumored Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens for M mount. Additional information:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2016

→ The new Fuji Instax monochrome instant film is already shipping in the US (available also on eBay). More info can be found here.

→ New Franzis HDR Projects 5 Professional announced.

→ One of the few good photo-websites left quesabesde.com announced its closing after 15 years of existence – just another indications of the tough market the photo industry is currently in (graph via CIPA/Statista)