Amazon continues to evolve the Prime Day events. After a successful July that saw a lot of deals on cameras, lenses, memory cards and accessories we’re getting a special 2-day event starting on October 11.
You have to be a Prime member to get access to the deals. Thankfully Amazon offers a free 30-day trial if you’re not currently a member to take advantage of this special Prime Day event.
Check out the Prime Early Access Sale

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DxO PhotoLab 6, the RAW photo editing software, redefines industry standards for denoising with groundbreaking AI technology — again
In addition to its brand-new DeepPRIME XD denoising technology, this major new version introduces advanced color management featuring a vast working color space, powerful new retouching tools, and refinements to its elegant library system.
Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company which kick-started modern RAW processing and lens correction, today announces the immediate availability of DxO PhotoLab 6, its flagship RAW image editing and workflow software. The latest version features DxO DeepPRIME XD, an AI-powered RAW conversion technology that pushes the boundaries for noise reduction and detail enhancement; a new color management system with an extended working color space; new retouching tools that redefine what photographers should expect from their software; and an upgraded library system that allows easy...

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We have known Michael for more than a decade and have worked together in the past to great success. This is being crowdfunded with Kickstarter and we ask that you read our Full Disclosure to alleviate any concerns.
We haven’t received our free filters yet, but we should soon and we can’t wait to use them.
About Maven Filters
MAVEN FILTERS was born from the frustrations I (Michael The Maven) was having with photography filter use. The first issue I had was a strong color cast when shooting long exposures for landscapes. I did not like the extra steps of color correction and felt like if I was spending quality money on a filter, I should not have to do this.
Learn more about MAVEN Filters at Kickstarter

Once I felt I had a good process for ensuring world-class color performance in the lenses themselves, I wanted to...

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One of the most popular, if not the most popular “big white lens” is the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS. We’re still waiting to learn more about an RF version of the lens. It’s our understanding that Canon has done a complete ground-up redesign for the RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM.
A new patent showing a bunch of super-telephoto optical designs has appeared, and all of these optical formulas come with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
We think that a 1.4x built-in teleconverter would be quite welcomed on an RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM.
Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 1.4x

Focal length: 300.00mm
F-number: 2.91
Half angle of view: 4.12°
Image height: 21.64mm
Overall length: 320.00mm
Back Focus: 49.68mm

There are also 400mm, 500mm, 600mm and 800mm optical formulas in this patent.

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Canon has released firmware v1.0.2.1 for the Canon EOS R5C.
Please note that this firmware update must be performed in VIDEO mode.
Firmware Version 1.0.2.1 incorporates the following fix and enhancements:

Built-in Mic Audio Off

The internal microphone on the camera body can now be turned off. (VIDEO mode)


Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, the camera cannot be normally operated when operating the REC button with the camera set to the [Continuous Recording] function.(VIDEO mode)
Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens. (VIDEO mode)

Canon Support for EOS R5 C | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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ProGrade has launched new high-capcity CFexpress cards to their Gold line of memory cards. The new memory cards are available for preorder from B&H Photo.
Overview
Designed for emerging mainstream imaging applications, the 512GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Gold Memory Card from ProGrade Digital provides read speeds of up to 1700 MB/s, which helps to quickly offload content to your computer, and write speeds of up to 1500 MB/s. Additionally, the Gold’s minimum write speed is guaranteed not to drop below 400 MB/s, which allows for the uninterrupted recording of a wide variety of codecs, including raw 4K video, 4K and 6K ProRes 4444, 4K, 6K, and 8K ProRes 422 HQ, and more. This card is resistant to temperature extremes, shock, vibration, and X-rays, and is also backward compatible with select XQD cameras that adopt firmware to enable CFexpress. This card also takes advantage of an NVMe host controller interface and backward compatibility with CFexpress 1.0.
ProGrade Gold General Features...

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7Artisans has announced a 4mm f/2.8 circular fisheye in the EF-M mount. There is currently no RF mount version of the lens for the EOS R7 and EOS R10.
About the 7Artisans 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
Featuring a one-of-a-kind 225° field of view, 7artisans 4mm f/2.8 fisheye lens can create a circular fisheye perspective on Micro Four Thirds (M43) & APS-C cameras. Photographers can create a 360° full panorama image with a minimum of 2-3 shots. The lens weight only 7.09 oz (201g) which makes it extremely portable and allows photographers to have creative shots anywhere, anytime. The lens can also be mounted on DJI Inspire X5 cameras for creating a unique perspective you have...

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We have reported in the past that Canon would announced one more RF mount camera in 2022 after the release of both the Canon EOS R10 and Canon EOS R7.
The Canon EOS R100 will reportedly take on the form factor of past EOS M cameras such as the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, which has been long discontinued.
This information comes from an unknown source, so please treat it accordingly.
Canon EOS R100 Specifications (Rumored)

24.2mp APS-C Sensor
DIGIC X
12fps (Mechanical)
4K30p
Dual Pixel AF II
1.04 4million dot  Vari-Angle Touchscreen
No EVF
New accessories will launch with the camera, what they are is unknown at this time

As you can see from the rumored specifications, the...

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The Transcontinenta Group, distributor NiSi Benelux, introduces the all-new NiSi 9mm F2.8 ultra-wide angle for APS-C Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z and Fuji-X mirrorless cameras as well as M4/3 cameras.
NiSi has long been known among professional photographers as one of the best manufacturers of high-quality “square” filters and filter holders for almost every camera brand and type of lens.  In recent years, NiSi has expanded its range to include circular filters, filters for luxury compact cameras from Sony, Ricoh and Fuji, a NiSi Close-up Lens Kit and an NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail. In early 2021, NiSi took the next step, using its technological know-how in manufacturing high-quality glass in developing NiSi’s first lens, the NiSi 15mm F4.0 for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Today, with the 9mm F2.8, NiSi presents the second ultra-wide-angle lens with an angle of view of a whopping 113 degrees, for APS-C and M4/3 mirrorless cameras...

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LOS ANGELES, CA – September 28, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (model ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers.
In addition to introducing the new FX30, Sony announced two new CFexpress Type A Memory Cards – CEA-G320T and CEA-G640T. Both are large capacity cards that support high-speed performance with a maximum writing speed.
“The new FX30 is a great fit for a wide range of filmmakers,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “As part of our Cinema Line, it is an attractive addition for seamless integration...

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Press Release:
SAN JOSE, Calif., – Today at  Intel Innovation, Intel revealed the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor family, led by the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K – the world’s fastest desktop processor1. The new 13th Gen Intel Core family includes six new unlocked desktop processors with up to 24 cores and 32 threads and blazing clock speeds up to 5.8 GHz for the best gaming, streaming and recording experience2.=
Led by the launch of the Intel Core “K” processors, the 13th Gen Intel Core desktop family will consist of 22 processors and more than 125 partner system designs – providing an uncompromising experience in both application performance and platform compatibility. Enthusiasts can take advantage of 13th Gen Intel Core processors’ performance improvements with existing Intel® 600 or new Intel® 700 series chipset motherboards. Combined with both the latest DDR5 memory support and continued DDR4 memory support, users can enjoy the benefits of 13th Gen Intel Core while...

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The Fall Collection: Two New Limited Edition Lomography Cameras Join the Lomography Instant Camera Family
Featuring exclusive and elegant designs, the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Serengeti and Lomo’Instant Wide Monte Carlo bring a new look to your creative and experimental instant snapshots.
Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Serengeti
An awesome accessory for the analogue adventurer, this brand-new instant camera was inspired by the sweeping plains and diverse flora and fauna of the Serengeti National Park. Featuring a textured brown leather design and golden embossed detailing, no safari is complete without this advanced instant camera.
Rocking a multi-coated, 38 mm glass lens, every shot on Fujifilm Instax Mini film is extraordinarily sharp. If you’re crouched in the savannah, spying on the wonderful wildlife then this clever camera will automatically adjust its aperture, shutter speed and flash output for impeccably lit instant shots, soaking up stunning natural light or adding a flash...

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Here is an interesting patent that we never thought we’d see from Canon. This one is for a “selfie stick” with all sorts of controls. You can extend, retract and change the angle of the camera on the end. You also have control over the shutter button.
Could this be the next unique product from Canon to follow the PowerShot Zoom and PowerShot Pick?
Canon Patent P2021040089

An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device capable of adjusting the composition in real time when taking a selfie.
An imaging apparatus as one aspect of the present invention includes an imaging unit, an extendable rod attached to the imaging unit, a grip provided on the rod, and a target composition and a current composition of the imaging...

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It looks like both SIGMA and Tamron are transitioning fully to mirrorless lens mounts, which was obviously an inevitable outcome.
According to Nikon Rumors, this information comes from a large retailer in the UK. We have seen big discounts on SIGMAs ART lenses over the last year, so we expect at least some of those lenses be discontinued.
In total, 18 SIGMA lenses received the axe, and Tamron cut their lineup by 22 lenses.
We do think that we’re going to see RF mount lenses from both SIGMA and Tamron in time. It’s not simply about Canon, both companies have to be able to develop, manufacture and support new lenses on a new mount and make money doing it.
Discontinued SIGMA lenses

Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Fisheye
Sigma...

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Canon has already released a fix for the Canon Cinema EOS C70 in regards to the service notice posted here earlier.
Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fix:

Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, the camera cannot be normally operated when operating the REC button with the camera set to the [Continuous Recording] function.

Download firmware v1.0.4.1 for the Cinema EOS C70
Thanks Jason

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Google Translated notice from Canon Japan
To customers using the continuous recording function for professional video cameras and digital cinema cameras
Thank you for using Canon products.
We have found that the following phenomenon rarely occurs in the professional video camera “XF605” under specific usage conditions. We have also confirmed the possibility of this phenomenon occurring in the EOS C70 and EOS R5C digital cinema cameras equipped with the same functions. There have been no reports of this phenomenon occurring with the

[url=https://www.canonrumors.com/canon-issues-a-service-noticed-for-the-canon-xf605-canon-cinema-eos-c70-canon-eos-r5c/]Continue reading...

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Topaz Labs has been making some great tools for the last decade or so, and they have now combined some of their best products in one suite called Topaz Photo AI.
This new suite includes DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI.
From Topaz Labs
AI is good at some things but bad at others. It can write sentences but can’t tell a story, and it can recommend songs but can’t compose music. But most importantly for us: AI is exceptionally good at improving image quality, but bad at knowing what to do with it.
We believe that stunning photography comes from artistic vision paired with world-class tools. AI will never replicate human creativity, so it’s still your job to provide the vision. But just like a sharper lens or...

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Anhui China, 22 September, 2022 – Venus Optics, the lens manufacturer that has been always endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is stoked to release the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO. This mirrorless-designed macro lens offers a 40.9° angle of view on full frame sensors. And like many other Laowa macro lenses, it can focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity which makes it suitable for professional macro, portrait or a walk-around lens. It features an apochromatic (APO) design that chromatic aberration is compressed to the minimum. With 3 ED elements and 3 Ultra-High Refractive Index elements, the lens delivers an outstanding sharpness. Despite its metal housing, the lens only weighs 595g which is extremely portable. It comes with 4 mount options: Sony E / Canon R / Nikon Z / L mount and a price of USD499.

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Press Release September 22, 2022: DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches Osmo Mobile 6, a palm-sized, portable device that unlocks the full potential of anyone’s smartphone photos or videos. The latest addition to the popular Osmo Mobile series, the Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone stabilizer has been enhanced through functions on the device, software features and editing software to give users complete creative control of the phone cameras they carry with them every day. Alongside improved ergonomics and compatibility with larger phones, Osmo Mobile 6 features DJI’s 3-axis stabilization, a brand new Quick Launch and ActiveTrack 5.0.
“Whether you’re outdoors camping with family or at home with a group of friends, everyone wants to explore their creativity and capture the moment in a unique way,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “A DJI Osmo Mobile stabilizer is the perfect companion to push the limitations of any...

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NVIDIA today unveiled the GeForce RTX® 40 Series of GPUs, designed to deliver revolutionary performance for gamers and creators, led by its new flagship, the RTX 4090 GPU, with up to 4x the performance of its predecessor.
The world’s first GPUs based on the new NVIDIA® Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 40 Series delivers massive generational leaps in performance and efficiency, and represents a new era of...

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