The Aftershoot Black Friday Deals are now live:

• Get 20% off unlimited AI Culling, Editing, and Retouching starting at $7.99/month.
• BONUS: Get 6 months of AI Retouching free when you join with the Pro plan this Black Friday.

Additional information on Aftershoot:

AfterShoot is an AI-Powered Photo Workflow Tool for Photographers

AfterShoot is an all-in-one, AI-driven software platform designed specifically for photographers to automate and accelerate the post-production process. It handles culling (selecting the best shots from a shoot), editing (applying consistent adjustments like exposure and color grading), and retouching (subtle enhancements such as skin smoothing or blemish removal), allowing users to spend more time shooting and less on tedious desk work. The tool runs entirely offline on Windows or MacOS computers (requiring at least 8GB RAM and a modern CPU), supporting RAW and JPEG files from most major cameras—no internet upload or complex setup needed.

Here are some of the available Aftershoot features:

AI Culling 

Automatically sorts and ranks photos based on sharpness, composition, and duplicates, learning from your preferences to improve accuracy over time:

• AI analyzes 30+ factors to rank the best photos.
• Software continuously improves with updates.
• Options: manual, AI-assisted, or fully automated culling (customizable for user comfort).

AI Editing

Applies batch edits that match your style, such as white balance, lens corrections, and creative presets:

• Works offline.
• AI learns user style and improves with use.
• Pro profiles & instant profiles available.
• Lightroom + Capture One integration.
• Marketplace with pre-built paid and free profiles from well-known photographers (growing library).

AI Retouching

New feature for natural-looking touch-ups, including wrinkle/blemish removal, teeth whitening, and skin enhancements that mimic professional human retouching:

• Natural look, no plastic/polished skin.
• Skin smoothing, blemish & wrinkle removal, teeth whitening.
• Glasses glare & stray hair removal.
• Real-looking results, designed to keep skin texture without overdoing it.

Personalization

• The AI adapts to your individual editing style by observing your actions, ensuring outputs feel custom rather than generic.

Unlimited Processing

• Handles as many images as you want without per-image fees or storage limits.

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A new Kodak Snapic A1 film camera was released today with a double exposure function. You can get one for $99 at B&H Photo. Here are the details:

The Kodak Snapic A1 35mm film camera is a versatile full-frame film camera. Apart from the high-quality 3-element glass lens, it also features a range of automatic functions, including auto wind, rewind, and auto flash, ensuring ease of use. The 2-zone focus allows for quick adjustment between portrait and landscape shots, while the double exposure function invites creative expression by blending two images into one.

• Equipping a high-quality 3-Element Glass Lens: The Snapic A1 ensures stunning clarity and detail in every shot.
• Focus switching: Features 2-zone focus, allowing for a quick adjustment between landscape and close-up settings.
• Built-in Auto Flash: Users can select auto-flash function with red-eye reduction.
• Double Exposure: The unique double exposure function also invites creative expression by blending two scenes into one captivating image.

• 35mm Film Camera
• 25mm f/9.5 Lens
• Two-Zone Manual Focus
• Built-In Flash with Red-Eye Reduction
• Optical Viewfinder
• Auto Film Loading, Advance, and Rewind
• Accepts 2 x AAA Batteries

Technical specifications:

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The 2025 OM System Black Friday Deals can be found at:

• US: B&H Photo | Amazon
• UK: WEX Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• CA: Camera Canada

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The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens (E/Z/RF/L/GFX/XCD) is now officially announed and available for order (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Additional information:

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro lens with 3-in-1 optic combines tilt, shift, and half-macro capabilities into a single, compact package (±12mm of shift on Full Frame and ±8mm on Medium Format). The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro boasts the Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design, ensuring sharp, geometrically accurate images. The APO (Apochromatic) elements deliver impeccable color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity, while a bright f/2.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions. The price is USD 1,249.

Specification:

Name	Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro
Format	Full Frame
Focal Length	35mm
Aperture Range	F2.8-22
Angle of View	87.5°
Tilt	±10°
Shift	±12mm
Mount Rotation	360°
Magnification	0.5x
In-focus driving mode	Manual Focus
Lens Structure	14 elements in 12 groups
Aperture Blades	15
Min. Focusing Distance	22.8cm
Filter Thread Size	Ø77mm
Dimension	Approx. Ø148.9mm* Ø104.9mm
Weight	1,350g (exclude front cap & rear cap )
Mounts	E/Z/RF/L*/GFX/XCD
Price	USD 1,249
*Remark: Not compatible with the following Panasonic Lumix models: S52 S1M2 S1R2 S1M2E S5M2X

Unrivaled Tilt & Shift Control

• Full Frame Systems: Offers an expansive ±10° of tilt for precise plane of focus manipulation and ±12mm of shift for advanced perspective correction.
• Medium Format Systems (GFX/XCD): Delivers ±10° of tilt and a robust ±8mm of shift, providing critical control without noticeable vignetting. These movements enable photographers to correct converging verticals in architecture, create stunning miniature effects, achieve extended depth of field across vast landscapes, and minimize reflections, all directly in-camera

Zero-D (Zero Distortion) Optical Design

• As part of Laowa’s renowned Zero-D line, the 35mm f/2.8 ensures virtually no optical distortion, delivering perfectly straight lines crucial for architectural and interior photography. Its APO (Apochromatic) design further eliminates chromatic aberration, guaranteeing superior image quality and edge-to-edge sharpness across its broad 87.5° angle of view.

Exceptional Macro Capabilities

• With an impressive 0.5x maximum magnification and a minimum focusing distance of just 22.8 cm (the closest in its class for tilt-shift lenses), this lens excels in macro photography. This close-focus ability, combined with tilt-shift movements, opens new avenues for detailed product shots, creative tabletop photography, and unique close-ups.

Versatile for Diverse Applications

• The fast f/2.8 aperture provides excellent low-light performance, making it ideal for night scenes, long exposures, and indoor shooting. Its unique combination of features makes it a versatile companion for architectural, landscape, product, and fine art photographers seeking to push creative boundaries.

Seamless Photo Stitching and Panoramic Imaging

• Using the shift function, panoramas can be created with ease through photo stitching.

Photographer-Centric Design

• Built-in 77mm Filter Thread: Offers practical and cost-effective filter use without bulky adapters.
• Adjustable Tilt-Shift Direction: Provides flexible composition adjustments with 15° clicks for precise control.
• Integrated Arca-Swiss Lens Support: A detachable support allows for quick and secure mounting to tripods, crucial for precise tilt-shift work.
• Frog-Eye Coating: The front element features Laowa’s water and dirt-repellent coating for easy cleaning and reliable performance in challenging environments.

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BrightinStar released a new MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for E/Z/L/RF mount. Orders are now open at:

• Amazon
• Online store
• Aliexpress

Additional information:

 



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The previously reported Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order at (this is the second Thypoch Eureka lens):

• B&H Photo
• Thypoch website

The lens is available for Leica M and Fujifilm X mount as well as M-mount with Fujix X-mount adapter:

Additional information can be found here and here:

• Crafted with a brass body and finished in pearl white infused with delicate gold powder
• Classic appearance design from the 1950s
• Ultra-lightweight: around 130 g
• Compact size: 19.5~21.9 mm height
• Outstanding sharpness from center to edge
• Accurate rendering: only 0.462% distortion
• Multi-layer coating
• Two colors available
• 0.4 m minimum focusing distance

New Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

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Press release:

Classic and Compact: Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH. Pre-order Available Now

Thypoch today announced the pre-order of the Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, the latest addition to its vintage line of compact, high-performance pancake lenses. Following the success of the series’ inaugural 50mm lens, the new 28mm model maintains the signature blend of classic aesthetic appeal and cutting-edge optical engineering, offering photographers a wider option.  

Inspired by the iconic British legend – the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat mounted on the Ilford Advocate camera, the Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH embodies a heritage design re-imagined for today. The creation of this lens was born from the Thypoch team’s passion for shooting reversal film during long-distance travels, using compact 28mm lenses. Dissatisfied with the market’s lack of options that were truly small, elegant, and exhibited minimal vignetting—a critical flaw for reversal film, where dark corners significantly impact viewing pleasure, unlike digitally adjustable files—they decided to develop their own.

Thypoch’s optical designers iterated through three distinct versions before arriving at the optimal result seen today, achieving outstanding resolution, minimal vignetting, and low distortion—all within an exceptionally compact form to meet the demands of fine reversal film. To match this optical excellence, countless hours were dedicated to refining the fine white paint finish and perfecting the surface texture of the black version. Although the black model does not use lacquer, the team employed a special method to achieve a tactile quality as pleasing as traditional black lacquer, making the Eureka 28mm a precision instrument for the artist, and a work of art in itself.

Besides the M mount version, Thypoch specially releases an X mount version and an M-X adapter to maintain the aesthetic consistency between the camera body and the lens based on the refined, vintage appearance of Eureka and the design of Fujifilm cameras. Even when adapted, its compact size remains lightweight and balanced, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate classic aesthetics without compromising modern optical quality.

There are 3 options available for pre-order, all of them enjoy a 10% discount of the MSRP and a special gift of pre-order:

• Eureka 28mm M mount (Pearl White/Matte Black), pre-sale price at $413.
• Eureka 28mm X mount (Pearl White/Matte Black), pre-sale price at $413.
• Eureka 28mm mount (Pearl White/Matte Black) + M-X adapter (Silver/Black), pre-sale price at $431.

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Here is some additional information on the previously reported Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter (see patent):

Update – pre-orders now open at B&H Photo.

• 9 elements in 5 groups
• Weighing approximately 229 grams
• Features electronic contacts
• Supports EXIF ​​data transmission
• Lens-based image stabilization
• 120fps continuous shooting
• Dust and splash resistant.
• Expected price around $160

The first third-party teleconverter for Nikon Z-Mount is coming soon (from Viltrox)

  
  
The Viltrox Black Friday deals are now live – they are offering 20% off on everything they sell:

• US: Amazon | B&H Photo
• International: Viltrox website

Additional information can be found here:

Viltrox Black Friday deals started today: 20% off everything they sell

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Black Friday promo codes:

• FieldMade 10% off code: BFCM25
• DxO promo 5% off code: RUMORS
• Light Lens Lab lenses 5% code: RUMORS
• Gura Gear: RUMORS
• Viltrox 5% off code: NIKONRUMORS
• 7artisans 5% off code: RUMORS
• BrightinStar $5 off code: RUMORS
• Funleader 5% code: LEICARUMORS
• Oowlkrown 10% off code: LEICARUMORS10
• Thypoch 5% off code: THYPOCH
• IDSworks 10% off code: RUMORS
• Luminar 10% off code: RUMORS
• Oberwerth 10% off code: RUMORS
• SquareHood 20% off code: BF20
• Aftershoot 15% off code: RUMORS
• Artra CameraOne photography watch code: LEICARUMORS
• Akara 50% off SlimSkinNoGrip cases code: NonGripHalfPrice

Some of the above coupon codes may work on top of the already existing Balck Friday deals:

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The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock in the US at B&H Photo:

You can see the previous coverage of the Leica M EV1 here:

The Leica M EV1 camera will be officially released in the US in the next few days

Leica M EV1 camera with EVF officially announced

Leica M EV1 vs. Leica M11 vs. Leica M11-P vs. Leica M11-D

Confusion: Leica M11-V camera shows up at the FCC right before the Leica M EV1 is released in the US

The initial rumors were 100% correct: the Leica M EV1 camera was originally called Leica M11-V

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The Leica watches are out of reach for many photography fans. Artra Designs (the same company that makes the Artra lenses, sold at B&H Photo and Amazon ) just released a new “Camera One” photography-inspired limited edition watch that is available in five different configurations (two of them are sold out already):

Use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website:

Additional information on the watch can be found here:

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

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