Photo Rumors

Sony issued an advisory for the RX1R II camera

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2016

Sony issued an advisory for the latest RX1R II model ($3,298) – some cameras “may produce image files with unwanted light” (serial numbers from 6310198 to 6311127):

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony RX1R II| 8 Comments

Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2016

Leica announced a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera ($2,950):

Posted in Leica| 18 Comments

The new Sony RX1R II camera will start shipping on February 19

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

Shortly after the Sony RX1R II was announced, the release/shipment was delayed without any further details. Today Sony Japan announced the new RX1R II shipping date: February 19, 2016.

The Sony RX1R II is currently available for pre-order at:

The older Sony RX1 model is currently on sale for $1,695.

Posted in Sony| Tagged delay because of high demand, delayed, Sony RX1R II| 1 Comment

The new Panasonic CM10 actually doesn’t have phone functionality

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

The replacement of the Panasonic CM1 camera smart phone that was announced today doesn’t actually have a phone functionality – the new CM10 is basically a “connected” camera that runs on Android OS. Panasonic calls it “communication camera” – the CM10 still has LTE communication capabilities, but it will not be able to make phone calls.

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Panasonic CM10| 15 Comments

Topaz Texture Effects 1.1.0 update released

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

Topaz labs released Texture Effects 1.1.0 update with 42 new textures, 15 new effects and performance enhancements (some are pictured above):

Topaz Texture Effects will be on sale through January 31st for $49.99 ($20 off). Use coupon code EASYTEXTURE at checkout.

Posted in Topaz Labs| 1 Comment

Deal of the day: Sony RX1 with OVF, SD card and bag for $1,695

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 camera is currently on sale at B&H for $1,695 (with free expedited shipping):

The Sony RX1 also comes with free Sony FDA-V1K OVF, 32GB SDHC memory card and Lowepro Adventura SH 100 II shoulder bag (total value of free accessories: $627.94):

The RX1 is still listed for $2,299.00 at Adorama and Amazon (the original price at launch was $2,799.99).

Posted in Deals, Sony| Tagged Sony RX1| 1 Comment

Panasonic announces the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2016

Today Panasonic announced one new MTF lens, two compact cameras and one camera-phone in Japan:

Additional info on the new Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH POWER OIS lens:

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens, Panasonic CM10| 3 Comments

Next announcements: Panasonic, Leica, Olympus, Canon, Nikon

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2016

There are already several new products announcements scheduled in the upcoming days and weeks ahead of the CP+ show in Japan (February 25-28):

Panasonic (multiple products): January 19th
Leica X-U Typ 113: January 20th
Olympus PEN-F: January 27
Canon: first week of February
Nikon’s announcement will be probably right before the CP+ show (compact cameras expected)

Posted in Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic| Tagged 2016 CP+ show| 6 Comments

List of upcoming Panasonic products, announcement tomorrow?

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2016

Here is the full list of new Panasonic cameras and lenses that are expected to be announced in Japan tomorrow, January 19th. Pictured above is the new DMC-CM10 – replacement of the already discounted CM1 model:

Update: all the mentioned products are now officially announced.

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens, Panasonic CM10| 5 Comments

Macphun released a major update v1.2 to their Aurora HDR Pro software

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2016

Macphun released a major update v1.2 to their Aurora HDR Pro software. The new version brings support for Photos for Mac extensions, better RAW file handling for a variety of cameras and improved performance when used as a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop: