TikTokkers, Youtubers, Instagrammers rejoice! Panasonic will soon announce a Full Frame L-mount cameras for you!

“Influencers” are the new cow to milk and that’s why Panasonic will soon announce a new Full Frame L-mount cameras made for them! The rumors says:

  • it’s a very affordable Full Frame camera
  • very compact to make it easy to carry it with you
  • no EVF…apparently tiktokkers don’t need that :)
  • fully articulating screen to see you face while say some stupid things :)
  • some extra special “influencer” features  (have no info about exactly what those features are).

Also Sony will announce a vlogger camera in late May, the ZV-E10II. I couldn’t care less about those kind of cameras but the truth is that they are selling hot. The Sony ZV-E10 is actually among the best selling cameras on Amazon :(

Anyway, I hope that one day Panasonic will also make “decent” Full Frame version of that beautiful LX100!

Stunning surprise: Fujifilm will make a digital T-X1 panoramic camera by 2028?

If there is one company that can think “differently” when it comes to cameras than this is Fujifilm. And there is now a fair chance that in 2028 they will launch a new digital version of the epic T-X1 panoramic film camera.

There is no information yet on possible specifications and sensor size. The original TX-1 could capture two formats: conventional 24×36mm format and a 24×65mm panoramic format. Perhaps the new digital version will have the same feature? Three lenses were made for this camera: 45mm f/4, 90mm f/4 and 30mm f/5.6.

And yes, this TX camera was made in partnership with Hasselblad. I don’t think they will make a partnership for the digital version this time?

via Fujirumors

Just announced: Nik Collection 7 by DxO, with a New Faster and Smoother Workflow

DxO just released the brand new Nikon collection 7 (Click here to see all new features). You can download a free trial version here.

Nik Collection 7 by DxO, with a New Faster and Smoother Workflow

Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company that is standing at the forefront of photo editing technology, presents the latest edition of Nik Collection, the photo editing suite of seven premium applications which, extend the capabilities of programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, and DxO PhotoLab.

“Nik Collection exists to accelerate visual creativity in any photography workflow. With version 7, not only have we maximised performance, but we’ve introduced new selection tools that deliver a remarkable level of control,” Boris Oliviero, Product Director.

New Options for Nik Color Efex

  • Nik Color Efex now features an extended HSL filter for extending colour range selections. complete with a new Vibrancy slider.
  • Dynamic Filters enables you to stack and reorder filters and even create local adjustments.
  • Access Nik Viveza plugins as filters from within Nik Color Efex introducing a fluid and simplified workflow.

U Point Local Adjustments now have Powerful New Adjustment Tools

Nik Collection’s signature U Point technology gets three new tools to give users outstanding precision when making selections for local adjustments.

  • The new Polygonal Tool allows photographers to quickly select irregular shapes.
  • Control Points can now be modified into any elliptical form.
  • Luminosity Masks can be used for accurate and faster selections by targeting levels of brightness.

Work Faster with Speed Upgrades

  • Images now launch up to 30% faster, enabling a more efficient workflow.
  • New Switch To, feature enables you to seamlessly move between plugins.
  • Quick Export lets you output images without leaving the plugin or app, allowing you to make fast comparisons of image versions.
  • New look and functionality for the library with a Quick Search tool and the ability to organise users presets and filters for faster access.

Other Changes

Nik Perspective has been removed from Nik Collection 7. With parallel installation, owners of Nik Collection 6.3 will still be able to continue to use Nik Perspective.

Price and availability

Nik Collection (Windows and macOS) can now be purchased at: www.dxo.com
Nik Collection 7 upgrade £145 €159 $159
Nik Collection 7 full version £79 €89 $89

Confirmed: Nikon Z6III to be announced within the next few weeks and new Hasselblad 25mm f/1.5 coming this week!

 

Nikon:

One of my trusted sources saw the camera and confirmed it’s coming soon!

Still no reliable specs tough…all we have are those “Weibo” specs:

Pixels: 24.5 megapixels
Processor: EXPEED7
Stabilization: 7 stops
Shutter: 1/16,000 sec
AF: 299 points
Video: 12-bit N-RAW recording 6K/60p & 4K/120p
4K H.265 10-bit MOV video, ability to upsample 4K FX to 6K or 4K DX up to 120p.
Burst: Up to 40 frames per second in FX format, 120 frames per second in DX format.
Viewfinder: new high-resolution 5.76 megapixel viewfinder.
Card slot: Supports CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II cards
Battery: EL-15″ battery
High-Resolution Pixel Shift Photography
Easy-to-use multi-angle LCD screen
Shutter angle fine adjustment options, distinction between project frame rate and shooting frame rate
Support for 2.4/5 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity
USB-C fast charging and HDMI Type-A connectivity
Look inherited from the Z 8, smaller than the Z 8
Micro-logo on top (same as Z 8 and Z 9)
PASM wheel”

Hasselblad:

New 25mm f/2.5 will be announced this week according to How2Fly.

Laowa:

On May 10 Laowa will announce the new 100mm T/S lens for GFX and V medium format cameras:

Will Canon announce the R5II and another camera on May 15?

Canon might announce two new cameras on May 15. One could be the R5II while it’s unclear what the second camera might be. But according to Simon from ordinary Film maker there will be definitely no new R1. He reports this camera launch has been delayed due some issues on the prototype.

I hope the second camera is a new Canon vintage model…what do you hope to get?