Luminar, the new all-in-one photo editor, is now shipping. Luminar has an interface “built around the idea that every photographer is different, and therefore their photo editing needs are different too“. Users can choose from pre-built user interface configurations that match their editing style and needs, or create their own. A free trial is available here.
See also how Luminar compares to Aperture and Lightroom on this page.
Additional information after the break:
This is interesting – Hitachi announced the developments of a lensless-camera technology. Here is the press release with explanation how all this works:
After a massive $1,400 price drop, the Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now listed as discontinued (still available for MFT):
Zhong Yi Optics released a new silver version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens (price: $380.13). Additional information on this lens can be found here and here.
In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple firmware updates. Another interesting bit of information: Hasselblad “is considering” a macro XCD lens for 2017 (watch at the 22:40 mark). Currently Hasselblad is offering three XCD lenses.
Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (replacement for the current Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens pictured above). The new version is expected to be lighter and to have a new IS system and upgraded optics. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced their new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens.
I was told that Sony’s screw driven 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens replacement will be announced shortly. The new model will include Zeiss T-Coatings, SSM and will be weather-sealed (SAL85F14Z SSM). These lenses are being manufactured by Cosina Co Ltd in Japan.
Pictured above: the current Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens.
Adobe already announced their Black Friday deals:
The German software manufacturer Franzis also published their Black Friday deals online (valid till November 28th):
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage:
The first pictures of the previously rumored Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked online. The X-A10 will be the “cheaper” version in the Fuji X line and will most likely have the same 16MP Bayer sensor. Expect the official announcement in the next few days.
Via Digicame-info
