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- PetaPixel: OM System Considering AI Upscaling for Low-Resolution Sensors
43Rumors (Friday, 4 July) - PetaPixel had a chat with OM System’s Kazuhiro Togashi, Vice President of Brand Strategy and Product Planning at OM. Here are some tidbits: OM System has carved out a strong niche in the world of photography, particularly among travel, adventure, and birding enthusiasts. Its Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras (Amazon)... - Canon R5 vs. R8: Battle of the Full-Frame Siblings
Canonrumors (Friday, 4 July) - Picture this: you’re standing in the camera shop, hands trembling, mind racing — do you go all-in on the R5, Canon’s flagship full-frame beast? Or do you keep it a bit more budget-friendly with the R8, a lean, mean, surprisingly capable machine? Both promise glorious full-frame performance, but which one’s... - This $600 Lens Feels Like a G Master – Sirui Aurora 85mm F/1.4 Review by Chris Niccolls
SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 4 July) - Chris Niccolls tested the new Sirui 85mm lens. Here is what he think about this lens: Versatile Lens Choice: Chris praises the 85mm focal length for portraits and street photography. The lens is compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and L-mount, unlike the Viltrox which is Sony-only. Surprisingly... - A New “G” Series PowerShot is Coming Canonrumors (Friday, 4 July) - With the PowerShot V1, Canon re-entered the compact camera market with somewhat of a bang. The camera has been well received by creators and some photographers, while other photographers weren’t into the camera being video focused and missing features such as a flash, EVF and size. Photographers’ critiques of the...
- Canon R8 vs. R50: Budget Full-Frame vs. Budget Crop Canonrumors (Thursday, 3 July) - Picture this: you’re ready to ditch your phone for a real camera, but your wallet starts hyperventilating when you see pro-level prices. Enter Canon’s budget heroes: the full-frame R8 and the APS-C R50. Both promise shiny new features, crisp images, and that mirrorless magic — but which one’s actually worth...
- Love, Light, and Lenses: 5 Canon Lenses for Family Photography Canonrumors (Thursday, 3 July) - Family photography is part magic, part chaos, and entirely heartfelt. From tearful toddlers to proud grandparents, capturing those unscripted, golden moments requires gear that’s fast, flattering, and foolproof. Whether you’re wrangling cousins at a reunion or framing that quiet glance between parent and child, the right lens makes all the...
- 4 Best Lenses for Canon EOS R3 in 2025: Class Glass Canonrumors (Thursday, 3 July) - So you’ve got the Canon EOS R3 sitting pretty in your bag — the camera that practically reads your mind when you’re tracking a flying falcon or a toddler on a sugar rush. But even the R3, glorious as it is, won’t strut its full potential without lenses that match...
- Unlock a Hidden Prime Perk: Unlimited Photo Storage + $15 Credit for Prime Day 43Rumors (Thursday, 3 July) - From July 8 to July 11, Amazon will run a massive Prime Day sale (Click here). Ahead of the event, you can earn a $15 credit to spend on those deals by uploading your first photos with Amazon Photos (Click here). More deals: Lowest price ever on the Crucial X9...
- New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced and available for order
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 3 July) - The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order: Via PhotoRumors The post New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced and available for order appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Officially released:... - Megadap and Techart AF adapters also not compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 Nikonrumors (Thursday, 3 July) - The Megadap ETZ21 Pro (Sony E to Nikon Z) autofocus lens adapters are also not compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0: A similar situation exists with the Techart Z-mount adapters – see this Reddit discussion. Viltrox also warns: don’t update Nikon cameras’ firmware with...
- Hot! Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS coming soon! SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 3 July) - How2Fly reports: Sony is testing a new full-frame macro lens, the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS. It means soon this lens will be announced. It’s going ot be the official replacement for the 90mm macro. However, unlike the original 90mm lens, this one will carry the GM branding, indicating...
- Sony Japan launched first A7IV cashback campaign…sign the A7V launch is near? SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 3 July) - A Japanese reader told me this: I’ve noticed the A7IV is eligible for Sony Japan’s “cashback” program. Essentially, all purchases of Sony A7IVs directly from Sony are discounted by up to 60,000YEN (or roughly $400) from the original list price. Offers like this are typically made only when a new...
- Micro Four Nerds tested the new OM-5II in Iceland 43Rumors (Thursday, 3 July) - Micro Four Nerds tested the OM System OM-5 Mark II on a rugged photography trip to Iceland, showcasing its weather sealing, portability, and landscape photography strengths. Key Strengths: – Compact and lightweight – ideal for hiking and long handheld shooting – Excellent weather sealing – handled waterfalls, sea spray, and...
- Now available for preorder: New Meike 35mm f/1.8 FE lens SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 3 July) - You can now preorder the new 35mm f/1.8 PRO autofocus FE lens at Meike Global (Click here). And the new 24mm f/1.4 FE will be available for preorder in late July ( 600 grams, minimum focus 0,27cm and 72mm filter thread, for E/Z/L mount) The post Now available for preorder:...
- Early Amazon Prime deals on storage. 43Rumors (Wednesday, 2 July) - From July 8 to July 11, Amazon will run a massive Prime Day sale (Click here). They alreayd have some storage deals running like: Lowest price ever on the Crucial X9 4TB Portable SSD drive. Lowest price ever on the Lexar 1TB SSD disk....
