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Aujourd’hui — 19 mars 2024Photo Rumors

New Leica D-Lux 8 camera rumored for this summer

Par : PR admin
19 mars 2024 à 00:10

Leica D-Lux 7 camera

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica D-Lux 8 camera this summer. The interesting rumor here is that the D-Lux 8 will be sold only by Leica and there will not be an equivalent Panasonic LX100 camera. This explains why the new D-Lux 8 is labeled as Type 3952A (the D-Lux 7 was Type 3952).

The last Leica D-Lux 7 model was announced in 2018 and is already discontinued at AdoramaAmazon, and B&H Photo.

New Leica D-Lux 8 camera rumored to be announced this summer

Leica registered a new D-Lux 7 Type 3952A camera

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Hier — 18 mars 2024Photo Rumors

7artians announced their first autofocus lens: 50mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount (available for pre-order)

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18 mars 2024 à 15:42




The previously rumored 7artians 50mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

This is the first autofocus lens for 7artians:

7Artisans to announce their first AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens (Sony E + Nikon Z)

Additional information:

  • Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
  • 9-group 11-element optical structure
  • Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
  • Supports Face/Eye Detection
  • STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
  • Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

 

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “1966” lens for Leica M-mount now shipping

Par : PR admin
17 mars 2024 à 00:52




The new Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping. Check availability at:

Additional information and pictures:

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" Production Update:

March 16, 2024

Hello Everyone,

With much anticipation, we have begun shipping our 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" to existing 2024 pre-order customers. Customer will be notified via email on the remaining balance, and we will commence our shipments. We aim to complete all pre-orders by mid-late 2024, ahead of previously mentioned end of 2024 schedule.

Pre-orders for the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “1966” lens for Leica M-mount are now open

Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “1966” lens for Leica M-mount sample photos

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2024 Viltrox lens roadmap updated

Par : PR admin
16 mars 2024 à 19:38





Today Viltrox announced several new lenses at an event in China (in addition to the previously reported, not-yet-announced lenses). The new lenses will be available for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (Fuji X mount not confirmed yet):

  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Unknown AF f/1.2 APS-C lens

Previously reported upcoming Viltrox lenses:

Upcoming Viltrox lenses (updated)

Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, AmazonB&H, and the Viltrox online store where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

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OM System PEN E-P7 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV cameras in short supply

Par : PR admin
16 mars 2024 à 17:57



OM System Japan issued an apology regarding the short supply of PEN E-P7 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV cameras:

Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7” and “OM-D E-M10 Mark IV” Apology and notice regarding supply

Thank you for using OM Digital Solutions products. Orders for mirrorless single-lens cameras "PEN E-P7" and "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV" exceeded plans significantly. We have received your order and it will take some time for it to be delivered. We have already received your order. As for our customers, we will deliver the products in sequence as soon as they are ready. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, who are waiting for our products, and all other parties involved.

We will do our best to deliver the product as soon as possible, so we appreciate your understanding.

Products that require time to be delivered:

  • Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 Body”
  • Mirrorless single-lens camera "PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit"
  • Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit”
  • Mirrorless single-lens camera "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV body"
  • Mirrorless single-lens camera "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit"

The company names and product names listed in this notice are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company. (source OM System Japan).

Announced: Olympus E-P7 camera and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO lens 

Announced: Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens

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Upcoming Viltrox lenses (updated)

Par : PR admin
16 mars 2024 à 00:22


Here are the latest updates on the upcoming Viltrox lenses (see previous coverage):

Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens for E/Z/X mount: price around $120, expected to be announced in May 2024.

Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for E/Z/X mount: price around $120, to be released in April 2024.

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount: price around $480.

Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB: will be available for E/Z/X mount, expected this quarter.

New (coming soon): Viltrox LUNA 30-300mm T4.0 10X FF full-frame manual focus cinema zoom lens.


Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, AmazonB&H, and the Viltrox online store where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

Additional Photos and Details about Viltrox 56mm, Viltrox 135mm LAB, and More

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DxO NIK Collection version 6.5 released

Par : PR admin
15 mars 2024 à 19:14


DxO released NIK Collection version 6.5 with a brand new interface. Nik Sharpener has been completely overhauled. In addition, it gets all of the powerful updates to local adjustments and Photoshop Smart Objects seen elsewhere in the plugin suite. Visit this page for what's new in the latest version. Fstoppers also has a detailed post on what's new in the latest version.

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Canon RF mount announced

Par : PR admin
15 mars 2024 à 18:36


Voigtlander already has two mirrorless lenses for Canon RF mount. Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Canon RF mount. Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information:


Main features:

  • Designed exclusively for Canon RF mount
  • Full-size image circle
  • Information communication with the body using electronic contacts
  • All-metal lens barrel with high rigidity and durability
  • Manual focus for reliable focus operation
  • Beautiful bokeh created by 12-blade iris diaphragm
  • Minimum shooting distance 0.5m
  • Aperture click-switching mechanism

Specifications:

  • Focal length 75mm
  • Aperture ratio 1:1.5
  • Minimum aperture F32
  • Lens configuration: 7 elements in 6 groups
  • Angle of view 32.6°
  • Number of aperture blades: 12
  • Minimum shooting distance 0.5m
  • Maximum shooting magnification 1:4.8
  • Maximum diameter x total length φ74.0 x 71.9mm (excluding accessories and protrusions)
  • Filter size φ62mm
  • Weight 525g
  • Lens hood Dedicated hood included
  • Aperture ring equipped (manual aperture)
  • With aperture click switching mechanism
  • Compatible focus assist function Focusing using the enlarge button
  • Focusing using peaking function
  • Focusing using focus guide *3
  • Compatible sensor size Full size
  • Electronic contacts Yes
  • Focus magnification function: Supported
  • Exif information: Supported
  • In-body camera shake: Supported (limited to compatible bodies)

NOKTON 75mm F1.5 Aspherical RF-mount

Suggested retail price: ¥148,500 including tax

Cosina will release a new Voigtlander brand RF-mount lens, NOKTON 75mm F1.5 Aspherical.

NOKTON 75mm F1.5 Aspherical is a large-diameter manual focus medium telephoto lens exclusively for Canon RF mount. It covers a full-size image circle and the optical design is optimized for Canon R system camera image sensors. It is designed to capture the performance of the lens itself as an image, without relying on the electronic lens optical correction function within the camera. This lens is equipped with electronic contacts to enable electrical communication between the lens and the body*1. In combination with the Canon EOS R system body, it supports Exif information, in-body image stabilization (3-axis)*2, and three types of focus assist functions (enlarged display, peaking, focus guide*3).

The lens configuration is 7 elements in 6 groups, and although it has a large aperture of F1.5, it is both compact and high performance. By using an aspherical lens, it exhibits excellent descriptive power even when the aperture is wide open. The focusing range of this lens at the maximum aperture of F1.5 at the minimum focusing distance of 0.5m is extremely shallow at approximately ±2mm, allowing you to enjoy large bokeh. On the other hand, if you use the same minimum focusing distance of 0.5m and the minimum aperture of F32, the focusing range will be approximately ±4cm, making it possible to achieve deep focus.

Focusing is for manual focus only, and the metal focus ring has a diamond pattern knurl with excellent grip. It provides a sense of stability even when attached to a commercially available video focus gear, and one of its features is a highly-precision metal helicoid that can withstand even severe focusing when the aperture is wide open, providing a silky, greased operating feel. The aperture is mechanically controlled and is directly connected to the control ring, and is adjusted on the lens side rather than the command dial on the camera side.

The aperture ring has a click switching mechanism that allows you to open and close the aperture steplessly without being affected by clicks, such as when shooting videos or making fine depth of focus adjustments. The number of aperture elements is 12, which is almost circular, and the synergistic effect of the large aperture of F1.5 and the slightly longer focal length makes it ideal for photographic expressions that "significantly blur the background", as well as out-of-focus areas of point light sources, etc. It is also depicted in a neat manner. This lens comes with a special screw-in metal lens hood.

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Leica medium format mirrorless camera to be announced within 2 years

Par : PR admin
15 mars 2024 à 18:17



LeicaRumors reports about a video posted by LovelightTV of their visit to Leitz Park. At the 12:10 minute mark of the video, the Leica representative confirmed the already rumored Leica S mirrorless medium format mirrorless camera:

  • Mirrorless medium format
  • To be announced within 2 years
  • New mount and a new range of lenses
  • New adapters to mount the entire range of Leica lenses.

Here is the video and the translation:

"(le moyen format) Qui a été arrêté mais qui va avoir un successeur d’ici deux ans, c’est un scoop, voilà, alors ce sera un moyen format hybrid avec une nouvelle monture et une nouvelle gamme d’optique sud laquelle on pourra mettre des bagues d’adaptations pour mettre des optiques SL, des optiques M, toute la gamme des optiques Leica"

"The medium format, which has been discontinued but will have a successor within two years, (the guy: it is a scoop). So, it will be a hybrid medium format with a new mount and a new range of optics, for which adapters can be used to mount SL lenses, M lenses, and the entire range of Leica lenses.”

Leica is rumored to replace their existing SLR-styled medium format camera line with mirrorless

Confirmed: Leica is working on a new large format mirrorless camera

Leica working on a new mirrorless medium format camera?


Via LeicaRumors

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Sigma Japan temporarily suspends orders for the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art & 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Sony E-mount

Par : PR admin
15 mars 2024 à 18:07


Sigma Japan temporarily suspended orders for the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art & 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Sony E-mount. A quick check shows that both lenses are currently in stock in the US:

Apology regarding the supply status of “SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” and “SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary” for Sony E-mount

Thank you for using Sigma products.

We have received orders for some lenses for mirrorless cameras that exceed our expectations, and production is not able to keep up with demand. Therefore, we will temporarily stop accepting orders from today. Also, it may take some time for the products you have already ordered to arrive at your doorstep.

We will inform you again on our website regarding when we will resume accepting orders.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers and related parties who are waiting for the product, but we are currently working diligently to produce it, so we ask for your patience.

We appreciate your continued patronage of our company and our products.

Via SonyAddict

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Coming soon to Kickstarter: the smallest Yashica + I’m Back mirrorless camera and a new Chroma compact film camera

Par : PR admin
15 mars 2024 à 00:00

Yashica & I'm Back (both companies combined forces last year) will soon list the "smallest micro mirrorless camera ever invented" on Kickstarter.


   
New Chroma 'Click' 35mm compact film camera will be listed soon for crowdfunding - here are the details:

  • True analog experience: no batteries, no complex electronics or metering
  • Simple two-way magnetic 1/100th second shutter
  • Chroma Double Glass 24mm f/11 dual-coated glass element lens
  • The lens is fixed focus from 1.5m to infinity and there’s an integrated 24mm viewfinder
  • Full frame or half frame with a drop-in frame divider
  • Traditional rewind button
  • Weight: 195g

Here are the currently active Kickstarter photo projects:

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Fujifilm interviews

Par : PR admin
14 mars 2024 à 19:09


Phototrend published two new interviews with Fujifilm representatives from CP+ 2024. Here are the recaps by FujiAddict:

Fujifilm X Interview Summary

  • The Fujifilm X-Pro series hasn’t been discontinued but they can’t say when we will see Fujifilm X-Pro4.
  • X-T and X100 cameras are not enough for Fujifilm’s pure photography audience.
  • Fujifilm has a lot of expectations for the X-Pro4
  • Fujifilm X-E isn’t discontinued either, but they can’t speak about the Fujifilm X-E5 yet.
  • Sports photography is a tough market that Fujifilm has just started trying to break into, but feedback has been positive.
  • Fujifilm has announced the development of second-generation lenses like the XF16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 and Fujifilm will continue to strengthen its lineup.
  • Fujifilm isn’t considering Bayer sensors because X-Trans has unique advantages suppressing moire and chromatic aberrations.
  • Photographers wanted IBIS and REALA ACE for the X100VI and Fujifilm made it happen
  • The IBIS in the X100VI is the smallest and thinnest IBIS unit yet
  • The IBIS in the X100VI is 6mm thinner than the X-T5
  • Fujifilm uses image data to improve IBIS like live view that improves the precision of stabilization
  • Fujifilm considers the X100 design to be the perfect template so they don’t see a point in changing much, but they did increase the grip size a little for better grip.
  • The Fujifilm X100VI has AF equal to the best 5th-generation Fujifilm cameras.
  • Fujifilm released a limited edition X100VI to celebrate its 90th anniversary and it has nothing to do with how popular and collectable the X100V became.
  • Fujifilm doesn’t want to over do their limited edition products but maybe for the 100th anniversary, they will do another.

Fujifilm GFX / Wildlife Sports Interview Summary

  • Fujifilm is satisfied with the launch of the Fujifilm GFX100II because both professional photographers and filmmakers have adopted it.
  • The GFX100 II from a sales standpoint exceeded Fujifilm’s expectations.
  • The Fujifilm GFX100S also remains very popular since its price has been lowered.
  • Fujifilm has never calculated its market share of medium format, but they quickly became the standard so they guess they are number one.
  • Since APS-C and Full Frame are now around 40-60MP Fujifilm is focusing on 100-megapixel medium format sensors.
  • Camera ergonomics are very important to Fujifilm and they feel the switch from a shutter speed dial to a camera dial was a positive one.
  • Fujifilm believes it is time for the GFX to take on wildlife and sports, which is why they announced the GF500mm f/5.6.
  • Smaller sensors allow for more compact telephoto designs, but they are pretty much the same design on medium format, especially the front element so why not?
  • The GF 500mm f/5.6 will be a large lens, but the AF elements will be as compact as possible.
  • The most difficult lens to design for GFX is tilt-shift because the image circle is huge so it took them more than 4 years to design.
  • Fujifilm thinks PSAM dials are faster for photographers even though vintage dial-based cameras are coming back in a big way.
  • Hybrid users also seem to prefer PSAM

The full interviews can be found here and here.

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New Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 instant camera announced

Par : PR admin
14 mars 2024 à 02:51


 
Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini 99 instant camera:

  • Prints 2 x 3" Instant Photos
  • Five Shooting Modes with Auto Exposure
  • Landscape and Macro Modes
  • Built-In Flash Control
  • Five Levels of Brightness
  • Six Color Effect Settings
  • Manual Vignette Switch
  • Built-In Self Timer
  • 2 Shutter Buttons for Portrait/Landscape
  • Includes Base Grip with Tripod Mount

Additional information:

  • Color Effect Dial: MINI 99 features newly designed, intuitive controls including a Color Effect Dial with six effects – Faded Green, Warm Tone, Light Blue, Soft Magenta, Sepia, and Light Leak. Driven by LED lights within the camera, the Color Effect feature exposes the chosen color onto the INSTAX MINI instant film, creating the desired effect on the printed INSTAX MINI image.
  • Brightness Control Dial: This feature offers five distinct levels of brightness: the Light (“L+”) setting indicates the brightest exposure, the “L”, “D”, and “N” settings offer the normal range of brightness, and the Dark (“D-”) setting represents the darkest available brightness level.
  • Shooting Modes: A variety of shooting modes enhance the user experience, with Indoor Mode designed for low light situations, Sports Mode, which increases the shutter speed to grab the perfect action shot, Double Exposure Mode, which lets the user combine two images into one, and Bulb Mode, which increases the amount of light let in when creating the image, creating a brightened effect on the print.
  • The new Vignette Switch on the lens housing can be used to add an artistic shaded frame around the image subject for a softened effect. Additionally, a self-timer is at hand to help create the perfect group image, and MINI 99’s flash controls include auto mode, fill-in (flash will always fire regardless of lighting), red-eye removal, or the option to turn the flash off, depending on the user’s lighting situation.
  • The camera’s Landscape, Normal/Portrait, and Macro Focus Modes are easily accessible by adjusting the lens dial. Landscape Mode focuses on subjects positioned at a distance reference of “3.0m and beyond”. Macro Mode is perfect for close-ups and selfies at a distance reference of “0.3m to 0.6m”. Users can select Standard Mode for everything in between.
  • Grip and Tripod Mount: To enhance grip in even the most active image-making situations, MINI 99 comes with a precision-milled, Base Grip with Tripod Mount that also acts as a grip when attached to the camera (tripod sold separately).

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Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes

Par : PR admin
13 mars 2024 à 18:55


Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes. Their program enhances various aspects of photography, from color correcting to making photos more expressive. You can follow Retouch4me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also get 30% off by following this link.

Additional information:

Just imagine handing over a finished wedding or school photo shoot in 1-2 days. It will not only wow your clients but also work like word of mouth.

Interested? Now it's possible with neural networks. In this article, we'll talk about new AI-based retouching tools.

Every photographer knows how challenging it can be to work with a large volume of materials. When dealing with commercial clients who have strict schedules and high expectations, it becomes even more challenging. Optimizing the editing workflow becomes an integral part of your work. This will lead to more satisfied customers and expand business opportunities.  Therefore, it's essential to find ways to improve the workflow using efficient solutions.


Retouch4me pays special attention to this issue and offers a wide range of AI-based tools that provide efficient and precise retouching. Each tool is aimed at various aspects of photo retouching to achieve high-quality processing. Tools include various options for skin retouching, color correction, and correcting clothing imperfections, studio background cleaning from dirt, or dust removal from objects. 

Thus, you can achieve stunning results by increasing the efficiency of your workflow. Retouch4Me acts as a personal retouching assistant you can rely on at any time and allows you to speed up your workflow by several times, performing from 80 to 100% of the entire retouching workload.


Unlike other photo editing programs, Retouch4me preserves the original skin texture and other image details, making the final image look natural and realistic.

Different types of photos may require different types of editing, making Retouch4me the perfect platform for portrait photographers, those shooting reports and weddings, school photographers, designers, advertising agencies, and institutions working with visual content. Thanks to its image processing tools, Retouch4Me is perfect for professional retouchers working in studios or as freelancers.

To demonstrate effectiveness, Retouch4me offers free software testing to ensure high-quality results.


Retouch4me offers fifteen tools, two of which are free. Among the free plugins are Frequency Separation and Color Match. The latter provides access to the LUT cloud with a library of ready-made free color filters, as well as premium packages that can be purchased.

Most plugins can be purchased for $124, including Eye Vessels, Heal, Eye Brilliance, Portrait Volumes, Skin Tone, White Teeth, Fabric, Skin Mask, Mattifier, and Dust. 

Considering the time saved, all these plugins fully justify the investment. 

Since each plugin works as a separate tool, there is no need to purchase them all at once. To streamline the editing process, focus on your specific goals and identify the post-processing aspects that take the most time. This will help you optimize your workflow and achieve the best results.

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