Here is some additional information on the upcoming Echolens camera, I previously reported here. The launch date on Kickstarter is exepcted in mid June, 2025, with a price of around $150:
Coming soon: Echolens Leica-inspired, inexpensive digital camera without a screen
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This is the upcoming Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens that was previously on display labeled as "standard zoom AF lens":
This year (2025), Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will release three new lenses in addition to the 14-24mm f/2.8 (now available at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo):
The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now available for order
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The already leaked (see this post) Sony FX2 compact AI-powered cinema camera is now officially announced:
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Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony registered new cameras overseas:
Canon registered a new DS126916 camera and a new ID184 camcorder (Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth).
Fujifilm registered a new FF250002 camera model (they now have a total of three registered but not yet unreleased models, with the FF250001 and FF250003).
Sony registered a new WW084220 camera (they now have a total of three registered but not yet unreleased models, with the WW697160 and WW934774).
Source: Weibo
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Panasonic announced a new "Titanium Gold" finish for the Lumix S9 camera - for now available only in Japan (Google translation):
"A special titanium gold, arrived at through repeated trial and error
Conventional metallic paints were created by mixing metal particles into the paint, but there were limitations in reproducing the depth and texture of real metal. The S9's titanium gold paint is based on a thorough commitment to texture and uses a three-layer paint that is completely different from conventional metallic paints. First, the first layer, which serves as the base, is painted with piano black paint. This brings out the shine of the next layer. The second layer is then finished to a mirror finish. This process allows for a high level of brightness without any graininess.The third layer is then painted with a color clear paint to express the color and texture of titanium gold. This process achieves a deep metallic luster and a rich expression that changes delicately."
Here are the currently available S9 colors in the US:
More bad news for Panasonic: Lumix S9 product page controversy and the use of stock photos *UPDATED*
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Sony published a second teaser for the previously rumored new video camera - the first one was removed after it featured a Canon camera (see B&H listing).
Update - additional information on the rumored Sony FX2 camera from SonyAddict:
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Leica SL2 and SL2-S used department specials at B&H Photo ($2,400 – $2,600)
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Topaz Labs released Video AI version 7. Here is what's new in the latest video upscaling module:
More on Starlight Mini:
While Starlight launched as the first-ever local video upscaling diffusion model, Starlight Mini is the first to do it locally. Local processing, meaning no pay-per-render and no cloud credits needed. Local is available for high-performance Windows machines with NVIDIA GPUs for now, but all Video AI users can access it through cloud rendering, at 3X cheaper than Starlight.
Topaz Labs is offering a limited-time discount from May 14 – June 4:
The current Topaz Labs Photo AI version 4 sale is ending soon:
Topaz Labs Photo AI version 4 released with a $30 promo discount
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ON1 released the 2025.2 update - free for all version 2025 owners and subscribers. Here is what's new in ON1 version 2025.2:
Highlights include the new Auto Crop feature for instant composition fixes, Pixel Shift support for ultra-high-res editing, and full JPG-XL compatibility for smaller files with stunning quality. ON1 Photo RAW continues to evolve as the best alternative to Lightroom, offering pro-level results without the subscription. This free update also brings major upgrades to ON1 Photo RAW for Mobile, including the intuitive new Super Select AI Tool, redesigned Curves filter, and a more streamlined masking interface. Whether you’re working from your desktop or editing on the go, version 2025.2 gives you even more flexibility and precision across every device.
Additional details:
Auto Crop
The new Auto Crop feature quickly crops and levels your photo to your chosen aspect ratio—automatically preserving your subject and maintaining a strong composition. Whether you’re editing one image or batch processing a session, this tool gets your work done faster. See it in action here.
Pixel Shift Support for Sony and Panasonic
ON1 Photo RAW now supports pixel shift images created with Sony and Panasonic software, so you can view and edit ultra-high-resolution composite files.
JPG-XL Format Support
We’ve added full support for the cutting-edge JPG-XL file format. This next-generation JPEG offers smaller file sizes, 16-bit color, transparency, and even lossless compression, bringing powerful flexibility to your workflow.
Better DNG Compatibility
We’ve improved support for DNG files, including compatibility with the latest compression formats such as JPG-XL, ensuring smoother editing across modern camera platforms.
Updated Camera & Lens Support
As always, we’ve expanded our compatibility with the latest cameras and lenses to ensure ON1 keeps up with your gear. New camera models now supported include:
We’ve also added lens correction profiles for dozens of popular and legacy lenses from Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, Leica, Olympus, Minolta, and more. You’ll find improved accuracy and better results right out of the gate.
Super Select AI Comes to Mobile
Editing on your phone or tablet just got a major upgrade. The Super Select AI Tool lets you tap directly on areas of your photo to make adjustments—no masking, no brushing, no guesswork. Want to darken a sky, boost greens, or blur the background? Just tap, choose an adjustment, and you’re done. It’s fast, natural, and a completely new way to interact with your photos.
Updated Curves Filter
The Curves filter has been updated to make it larger and easier to manipulate. It now appears as an overlay on top of the photo so you have more space to work while maintaining a large preview.
Masking Toolbar
The Masking Toolbar can now be rolled up or rolled down. This hides the tools to maximize your preview until you are ready to mask.
If you already own ON1 Photo RAW 2025, this update is completely free. Just launch the app, and it will automatically check for updates. Follow the on-screen prompts to install version 2025.2.
The mobile update has been submitted to the app stores and should be available soon, pending approval in your region.
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The Adobe Creative Cloud plans for individuals will get a new name and pricing for customers in North America on June 17, 2025 (see all plans):
For customers in North America, Adobe is renaming Creative Cloud All Apps to Creative Cloud Pro. Creative Cloud Pro includes all the apps, services, and benefits you depend on in your current Creative Cloud subscription, along with new tools and creative capabilities. Creative Cloud Pro incorporates creative AI tools and capabilities along with the additional benefit of unlimited generative AI content creation. It will be available beginning June 17.
These plans will also include new benefits such as:
The additional services and benefits make Creative Cloud Pro our best value offering across Creative Cloud, and the plan’s price is increasing to reflect this new value. The Creative Cloud Pro plan for students and teachers will continue to have a significant discount for eligible customers compared to the individual plan, while including the same new benefits.
To give our customers more choice and flexibility, we're introducing a new plan for existing individual customers, Creative Cloud Standard. This plan will continue to include the 20+ desktop apps, services, and benefits you enjoy now, but with limited access to generative AI features, reduced generative credits, and no premium access to web and mobile apps.
At this time, only existing customers can switch to Creative Cloud Standard. You can do this through your Adobe account or by contacting Adobe customer support using the chat icon at the bottom of this page. Creative Cloud Standard will not be available with the student and teacher discount.
Upcoming price changes:
Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps for individuals
New plan name: Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for individuals
Price (for annual plan, billed monthly): $69.99/month
Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps for students and teachers
New plan name: Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers
Price: $39.99/mo (first year price $29.99/mo)
Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps for Teams
New Plan Name: Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for teams
Price: $99.99/month
Price effective at renewal on or after June 17, 2025
Why is the price of my Creative Cloud All Apps plan going up?
· Adobe is committed to continually adding more benefits to Creative Cloud plans. The Creative Cloud Pro plan (formerly Creative Cloud All Apps) price is increasing to reflect the significant value we've added to the plan.
When will these changes go into effect?
· The name changes to Creative Cloud All Apps plans will go into effect on June 17, 2025 for customers in North America.
· The price changes will happen on a rolling basis tied to a subscriber’s renewal date on or after June 17, 2025.
· The new benefits have already been added to the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for North American customers as of May 15, 2025.
Which plans are included in the pricing and branding changes?
· Creative Cloud All Apps
· Creative Cloud All Apps for students and teachers
· Creative Cloud All Apps for teams
· Creative Cloud for teams All Apps Pro Edition
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There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name "Mandler" is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. The details on the new lens can be found here:
Another Leica 35mm f/2 Cron 7-element replica from China: Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for M-mount
Mandler is expected to launch another new lens in July. In the future, they are planning to release 3-4 new lenses per year.
The Mandler 35mm f/2 lens looks very similar to the Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):
More pictures of the new Polar Solaron-M 35mm f/2 seven-element lens for Leica M-mount
Via LeicaRumors
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This is the Nikon price increase list that will take effect on June 23 - basically, all products made in China will go up in price.
If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:
The current Nikon rebates can be found here.
Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:
| Product | Old price | New price | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G | $449.95 | $599.95 | 33.34% |
| AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D | $134.95 | $199.95 | 48.17% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | $219.95 | $259.95 | 18.19% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | $199.95 | $219.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED | $799.95 | $949.95 | 18.75% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | $529.95 | $569.95 | 7.55% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | $479.95 | $549.95 | 14.59% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G | $699.95 | $749.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E | $1,399.95 | $1,499.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G | $559.95 | $599.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | $1,049.95 | $1,149.95 | 9.52% |
| NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | $999.95 | $1,099.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.34% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S | $849.95 | $899.95 | 5.88% |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | $799.95 | $849.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | $1,199.95 | $1,299.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | $399.95 | $449.95 | 12.50% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 | $1,299.95 | $1,399.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | $1,249.95 | $1,349.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 | $1,899.95 | $2,049.95 | 7.89% |
| NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | $649.95 | $699.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S | $3,249.95 | $3,499.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S | $4,799.95 | $5,199.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S | $6,499.95 | $6,999.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | $7,999.95 | $8,649.95 | 8.13% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 | $639.95 | $679.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 | $379.95 | $409.95 | 7.89% |
| Z TC-1.4x | $549.95 | $589.95 | 7.27% |
| Z TC-2.0x | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.33% |
| Nikon FTZ II adapter | $249.95 | $269.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | $2,599.95 | $2,799.95 | 7.69% |
Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump’s tariffs
Via NikonRumors
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Godox announced their first mini TTL flash - the iT30 Pro priced at $75:
Additional information:
TTL Auto-Exposure
The iT30 Pro’s TTL mode meters light through your lens in real time and instantly calculates the optimal flash output—whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been shooting for years, you’ll get perfectly exposed images every time. Enjoy consistently balanced results in any lighting scenario and focus on your creativity, not your settings.
Travel Light, Shoot Big
Roughly one quarter the size of a traditional speedlight and weighing only 120 g, the iT30 Pro slips into any bag—ideal for on-location work.
Full-Color Touchscreen
The iT30 Pro features a responsive touchscreen that lets you swipe through settings and adjust power with just a tap—perfect for on-the-fly tweaks. Prefer tactile feedback? The traditional rotary dial lets you fine-tune flash output exactly the way you like.
Wireless Master & Receiver
The iT30 Pro features a built-in Godox 2.4GHz X system and supports both Master and Receiver modes. Pair it with the X3 trigger or any other Godox 2.4GHz wireless flash to create flexible, limitless multi-light setups with ease.
Advanced Features, Pro Control
Supports 1/8000 s high-speed sync, front/rear-curtain sync, multi mode, and flash exposure compensation.
*The “S” version adds global-shutter flash sync up to 1/80000 s on Sony cameras.
Built-In Diffuser
With a quick flick of the lever, the iT30 Pro’s built-in diffuser drops into place to deliver wider coverage and beautifully soft, even lighting—flattering every skin tone without the need for extra modifiers.
Quick Mount, Quick Release
Redesigned quick-release foot lets you lock or remove the flash in a single press—speeding up your workflow on every shoot.
Shoot All Day Without Power Worries
With a 1.5-second recycle time and up to 560 full-power flashes per charge, you can shoot from dawn till dusk without pause.
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The latest TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for E/X/Z mount is now available also in silver:
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
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7Artisans officially announced the previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount. Orders are now open at:
Key features, technical specifications, and additional information:
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Ricoh will soon announce a new 360 Theta A1 camera. The upcoming model R07010 was registered last year (see all currently available Theta models):
Ricoh registered a new R07010 camera in China and South Korea
Via PentaxRumors
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Nikon now has the top market share in Japan:
"In April, Nikon won the monthly top share for the first time in terms of sales volume of full-frame mirrorless cameras. In this category, Sony has always been at the top. Since the release of the "α7" in November 2013, Nikon has only been dethroned four times in the 150 months since its first release."
Source: Bcnretail via NikonRumors
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Nextorage announced that their NX-A2PRO Series CFexpress Type A memory cards have become the world’s first to receive VPG800 certification from the CompactFlash Association:
Nextorage Corporation (CEO: Katsuyuki Honda, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) announces that its CFexpress
VPG800 is a standard defined in the Video Performance Guarantee Profile 5.0 by the CompactFlash Association on February 27, 2025. It guarantees a minimum sustained write speed of 800 MB/s. Nextorage’s NX-A2PRO Series officially became the world’s first to receive VPG800 certification on April 30, 2025. Additionally, it is also compatible with VPG400 specified in Video Performance Guarantee Profile 4.0, ensuring compatibility with current CFexpress Type A memory card compatible devices.
In line with official VPG800 compliance, Nextorage already started selling NX-A2PRO on B&H online since May 7, 2025.
Check also the new Nextorage CFexpress Type A memory card reader (additional information is available here).
Nextorage announced the world’s first VPG800-compliant CFexpress Type A memory cards
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The first third-party teleconverter for Nikon Z-Mount is coming soon (from Viltrox)
Fujifilm X Half Frame Manufactured by ASUS/Pegatron in China Not Canon
Rock n Roll released six new camera straps and bags for Leica M, Leica Q, and Leica SL cameras
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Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump's tariffs:
I am sure there are a few more price increases I am missing. If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:
How will the new Trump tariffs impact the camera and lens imports to the US?
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