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- Robin Wong: This Olympus “Full Frame” Camera Changed The Future
43Rumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - Robin Wong revisits the Olympus E-1 and explains why Olympus once called its sensor “full frame.” He shows sample photos and argues that you don’t need the latest gear to enjoy photography. Key Takeaways: Why “full frame” back then? Early Olympus materials for the E-1 described a “full-frame transfer CCD.”... - Hasselblad X2D II Press Release Spills out Early Across the Internet
Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - One of the more intriguing rumors was the Hasselblad X2D II, and the press announcement does give us some more details that make the system a little clearer. It does indeed appear as if the Hasselblad X2D II will have some form of LiDAR built into the camera, but only... - Field Report: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 Tested by Jeff Hargrove & Yang Sutie
SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Two photographers were invited by Sigma to test the new 200mm FE lens ahead of the release. Jeff Hargrove images and report can be seen here: The... - UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS $594 (Reg $699) Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - UGreen is offering 15% off their top end UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS at their official Amazon USA store. You can grab one for only $594 (Reg $699). I use both QNAP and UGREEN NAS setups in my workflow. If you’re not doing any specific network services that...
- Save up to 40% on HOTO Tools Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - HOTO Tools has discounted some of their most popular tools at Amazon USA. We like HOTO Tools a lot and have purchased and used many of the tools below. We’re especially impressed by the screwdriver kits and battery air pumps which we use for sports balls, bikes and auto applications....
- New Firmware Update Ver. 3.01 for the Sony A7rV SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - The only benefit you get from this update is: Improves the operational stability of the camera The post New Firmware Update Ver. 3.01 for the Sony A7rV first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Canon Merges EOS Webcam Utility with Pro Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - In a quiet announcement (out of probably some form of embarrassment), Canon has discontinued the EOS Webcam Utility and added its features to EOS Webcam Utility Pro, now at version 2.3f As of August 20, 2025, distribution of “EOS Webcam Utility” will be discontinued and replaced with “EOS Webcam Utility...
- Manny calls the new Sigma 200mm f/2 the “greatest portrait lens of all time” SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Manny Ortiz actually owns the 17 year old Canon 200mm f/2.0 EF lens and therefore shared an interesting comparison with the new Sigma. For him the...
- Using the new Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens on Nikon cameras with the Megadap Pro+ adapter
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Dariusz Breś tested the new Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens (price: $3,299 | more info) on Nikon cameras with the latest Megadap Pro+ adapter (price: $249 | more info). Here is a side-by-side comparison with the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G AF-S IF-ED lens: Summary, pros+cons, and conclussion:... - Quick note: This new Sony teaser is for the RX1rIII launch in the Philippines SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Many SAR readers sent me this teaser for a new Sony product launch event. But I hate to disappoint you: This is for the RX1rIII launch event in the Philippines :( Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. The post Quick note: This new Sony...
- Gary W: This is Why & How Micro Four Thirds Will BLOW UP In The Future 43Rumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - In this video Gary discusses how Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras can thrive in the AI era by focusing on authenticity and real-life storytelling rather than flawless, synthetic imagery. As AI-generated photos become common, people will value meaningful, imperfect, and real moments. MFT’s strengths—small size, light weight, affordability, and good...
- Sigma formally announces the RF 12mm f/1.4 DN DC Canonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Sigma has formerly announced the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens for the APS-C mounts. This is available for the RF mount, so all your APS-C users who want to try their hand at astrophotography, start rejoicing. Sigma, over the past year or so, has quietly made an awe-inspiring collection...
- Toshiba 24TB N300 PRO NAS HDD $399 (Reg $549) Canonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - B&H Photo has the Toshiba 24TB N300 PRO 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD in their DealZone for only $399 (Reg $549) today. Purchase Options Overview Designed for use in RAID or NAS arrays with up to 24 drive bays, the 24TB N300 PRO 7200 rpm SATA III...
- Sigma formally announces the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Canonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - This price surprised me, and saddened me that it’s not available on Canon RF. The lens comes in at an bonkers price of $3299. For those who told me there are no good third-party lenses that people would purchase. I give you Exhibit A. I’ll add more to this later;...
- Sigma formally announces the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DN DC Canonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Sigma has formerly announced the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens for the APS-C mounts. This is available for the RF mount, so all your APS-C users who want to try their hand at astrophotography, start rejoicing. I’ll be adding more to this article shortly. Stay tuned. Press Release Sigma...
