Here is an interview with the “I’m Back” mproject leader with Cinema5D:

Here are the links to the new software:

Adobe Premiere Elements 2019
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019

Nikoneye catched some interesting tidbits about the new 58mm f/0,95. Nikon manager Dirk Jaspar said the ultimate and only goal of the 58mm f/0,95 is to deliver the best optical quality possible. That’s why it doesn’t have autofocus. And Dirk said this lens might beat the Zeiss Otus in terms of optical performance!

Also: Dirk’s guess is that mirrorless will at some time take over the DSLR world in the long terms. Well, I am  100% sure this is going to happen :)

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Fuji announced the development of the new GFX-100 medium format camera. I find it weird they will go with an integrated vertical grip. Still, this is going to be an exciting camera using the new Sony 100 megapixels that has on sensor phase detection pixels. Moreover it will be the first medium format camera with IBIS. Will ship in 2019 for an estimated price of $10,000. – #fuji #fujifilm #fujigfx #mirrorless #photokina #photokina2018

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In an interview with Cinema5D Fuji confirmed the GFX 100 records 4K video 4:2:0 10 bit internally. Film makers are going to love this!

via Fujirumors

Nisi 75mm f/0,95 prototype. Image courtesy: Phillip Reeve

Bokeh Lovers will be happy to read this news today:

Nisi will launch a new 75mm f/0,95 lens in 2019. The Full Frame lens will be available as native Sony E, Canon R and Nikon Z version!

Phillip Reeve already tested this lens and the early conclusion is:

The lens is quite big and heavy as is to be expected from one with these parameters. It is a short flange/mirrorless design and will be available for several mounts (including Sony FE, Canon R and Nikon Z). The prototype we saw is native E-mount and the lens covers the full frame sensor area.

Of course we weren’t able to fully evaluate the cine lenses by spending a bit of time with them at Photokina, but handling and build quality both left a good impression, the focus and aperture rings had a really nice resistance.
The emphasize of the optical design is meant to be on bokeh rendering and indeed I would describe it as very smooth. Contrast and sharpness were more than sufficient as well.

We cannot and should not rate the 75mm f/0.95 yet as it was an early prototype, but the bokeh looked really smooth and as a fan of the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 I look forward to this lens.
If the final production model is close to the cine lenses in terms of contrast, resolution and flare resistance this will be an interesting lens for people into shallow depth of field photography.

No info about price yet but this lens should be in store sometimes in 2019.

The japanese site DC.watch had a talk with Leica CEO. He gave away this info about the L-mount alliance:

1) Leica is considering selling Sigma and Panasonic L-mount products in their Leica stores
2) There are yet no plans to extend the partnership yet.
3) Yes, other Lens manufacturers can use the L-mount specifications to make L-mount lenses

via L-rumors.com

The new Nikon Z7 is now in Stock at Amazon US.

There asre also new reviews by Photographyblog, Jared Polin, Ming Thein. The probably biggest talking point on the Z7 is the banding issue reported by Dpreview:

• In principle, dynamic range is comparable to that of the D850: one of the best performances we’ve seen.
• However, striping and banding (caused by the addition of on-sensor PDAF) means the usable dynamic range is reduced.

Have no idea if this is something Nikon can fix via future firmware update…