- Older News
- Simmod Launches New Lens Brand APSARA With Two Flagship LUMIERE and PRESTIGE Lines
NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - As if the high-end cinema lens marketplace needed any more competition, Simmod Lens has launched its own lens manufacturing brand that aims to bring even more options to filmmakers and professional cinematographers.Launched under the new brand APSARA, the company is kicking things off by introducing two new cinema lens series... - LensNode by Node Mill – Vintage Lens Emulation Plugin for DaVinci Resolve Available in Early Access
CineD (Monday, 14 July) - Node Mill’s new LensNode plugin for DaVinci Resolve offers a powerful and technically advanced way to digitally emulate real lens characteristics in post. With data-driven profiles of vintage and modern glass, it brings the nuanced optical imperfections of classic lenses to contemporary workflows – without the cost or complexity of... - The speculated roadmap by DigitalCameraWorld…
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 14 July) - Just a weird mockup of a non-existing Sony camera Digitalcameraworld shared their speculation about the Sony cameras that are in the works and could be released in 2025: Sony Camera: Sony A7 V (successor to A7 IV) Sensor: 44MP (potentially Sony’s new sensor) Resolution: Likely to rival Canon EOS R5... - Apsara Lenses Officially Launches: Vintage Character Meets Modern Precision, Handcrafted in Canada
Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - Apsara Lenses, the latest venture from Simmod Lens founder and cinematographer Ron Sim csc, has officially launched, introducing two distinct lines of cinema lenses that promise to redefine the intersection of vintage character and modern reliability. Apsara’s Lumière and Prestige series deliver a unique blend of artistry and engineering, tailored for filmmakers seeking both... - OM manager confirms once more that a PEN-F successor is “under consideration”
43Rumors (Monday, 14 July) - ThePhoBlographer reports about this conversation with OM manager Eiji Shirota: “Yeah, after we launched OM-3, we got a lot of feedback about the Pen-F,” Said Eiji Shirota of OM System — further clarifying that this isn’t the Pen-F successor that people have been asking about. “We have the need from... - Shimoda Designs Urban Explore 20L Backpack $149 (Reg $279) Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - B&H Photo has the Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 20L) in the DealZone for only $149 (Reg $279) with an insert. Shimoda Designs is my favourite bag brand and I don’t think I’ll ever change, no matter what comes down the line. Purchase Options Overview he 20L Urban Explore...
- Simmod Lens Apsara Lumière T1.4 Super Speed & Prestige Cine Macro Lenses
News Shooter (Monday, 14 July) - Simmod Lens has introduced its new Apsara Lumière T1.4 Super Speed and Prestige Cine Macro Lenses. Up until now, the Canadian company has specialized in lens modifications and accessories. The Apsara Lumière T1.4 Super Speed lenses were made in collaboration with SIRUI. Essentially, at least from my understanding, the lenses... - New SG-images 25mm f/1.8 APS-C E-mount lens SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 14 July) - If you are on the market for a cheap manual focus APS-C lens than this $89 SG-image 25mm f/1.8 is available now on eBay and Aliexpress. The post New SG-images 25mm f/1.8 APS-C E-mount lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Saramonic TC-NEO Review News Shooter (Monday, 14 July) - Saramonic recently announced TC-NEO, a wireless timecode generator designed for use in multi-camera and multi-recorder workflows. The system is designed to support frame-accurate synchronization across various devices, minimizing setup time, physical footprint, cabling needs, and eliminating the hassle of manual syncing in post. Up until now, Tentacle Sync and Deity...
- Blackmagic Camera 9.6.2 Update News Shooter (Monday, 14 July) - Blackmagic Design has released the Blackmagic Camera 9.6.2 Update that adds improved contrast levels on the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor when used with Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2. What’s new in Blackmagic Camera 9.6.2 Blackmagic PYXIS 6K & Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 Fixes an...
- Simmod Enters the Lens Market – Introducing APSARA LUMIERE & PRESTIGE Lines CineD (Monday, 14 July) - APSARA, the new lens brand from Ron Sim of Simmod, has launched two distinct lens series: the LUMIERE and PRESTIGE lines. With the cinema lens market experiencing unprecedented growth, we want to take a closer look at what these new offerings bring to the increasingly competitive lens market. Simmod Lens...
- Exploring The History of Innovation: The Canon EOS 7 Series Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - Welcome to the next installment! Make sure to check out our articles on the Canon 5-series evolution and the 1-series evolution of excellence. The 7-series and the cameras that preceded it were near and dear to my digital imaging heart. I started off with the 20D and nearly followed along...
- Nikon US rebates for July, Nikon EU rebates expire soon
Nikonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - The Nikon rebates in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. The Nikon offers in Canada will end on August 8th: Camera Canada. Reminder: Trump’s administration announced a new 25% tariff for Japan starting August 1st, 2025. Here is the complete list of the Nikon... - Weekly Nikon news flash #842 Nikonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - → The new Rollei 85mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock in Germany (additional information). → Upcoming Chinese lenses. → Free Nikon Lunch & Learn: Thursday, July 17th, 12-1pm in-person at Paul’s Photo. → Vimeo announces winners of the first-ever short film grant program in partnership...
- Origins of the Hollywood Sign: It Was Never Meant for the Movies NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 13 July) - The Hollywood Sign is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world. It’s been blown up in movies, kissed by drones, perched above celebrity scandals, and immortalized in everything from postcards to rap lyrics. Most people see those towering white letters and think of film studios, Oscar dreams, and...
