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Nikon’s New NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Superzoom Lens

The Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths, from 28mm to 400mm. Users will appreciate the versatility and powerful capabilities of the 14.2× zoom.

The Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is available at a  suggested retail price of $1,299. You can pre-order this lens at B&HPhoto / Adorama/Amazon. See Additional information and Sample photos. Continue reading “Nikon’s New NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Superzoom Lens”

Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF Lens Officially Announced

The Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced. The APS-c format ultra-wide angle zoom lens will be available for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Canon EF-M mounts.

The 8-16mm lens offers an ultra-wide perspective of 82.8°-120.9°, making it perfect for various photography genres such as landscape photography, architectural marvels, and wide-angle portraits. Content creators can also utilize the lens to create a unique perspective for their vlogs. Priced at only 549 USD, this lens is also an excellent choice for beginners who want to explore the world of ultra-wide photography at an affordable price level.

Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Here are the details: Continue reading “Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF Lens Officially Announced”

GoPro HERO12 Black Officially Announced, Price $399

GoPro officially announced the new GoPro HERO12 Black camera. The US price is $399 and it will be released in September 13, 2023. Now the new GoPro HERO12 Black is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order link:

GoPro HERO12 Black: $399 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. 

Key Features

  • 27MP with Improved Performance
  • 5.3K60/4K120/2.7K240 Video, 27MP Photos
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 Image Stabilization
  • Front and Rear LCD Screens
  • Bluetooth Audio Connectivity and Control
  • 33′ Waterproof without Housing
  • 8x Slow-Motion Video
  • 1720mAh Capacity Rechargeable Battery

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GoPro HERO12 will be Announced on September 6th

According to recent reports, the new GoPro Hero 12 camera will be announced on September 6th.

Now In Stock GoPro HERO11 Black – $499.99

Now In Stock GoPro HERO11 Black Creator Edition Bundle – $699.99

Here are the updated GoPro Hero 12 camera specifications: Continue reading “GoPro HERO12 will be Announced on September 6th”

AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro Lens Announced

AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro Lens: Amazon

AstrHori Introduces the First APS-C 2X Macro Probe Lens — 18mmF8
Let everyone realize creative, macro photography.

AstrHori announces the APS-C 18mm f/8 2x Macro Probe Lens for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, EF, Nikon Z and more mounts.
The lens will be officially launched on May 29th on Amazon, AliExpress, independent stations and other platforms.
The lens is now on sale for an impressively-low price of just USD 719, EUR 999, JPY 119,599, GBP 879, MXN 14,369, CAD 989.

Following the launch of the 28mmF13 2X macro probe lens, the 18mmF8 2X macro macro probe lens is launched. I don’t know if there will be a 28mmF13 second-generation lens, let us look forward to it. Continue reading “AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro Lens Announced”

Sony ZV-1 II Leaked Specs

The Sony ZV-1 II will be officially announced tomorrow at 10am ET New York time. Here are the leaked specs of Sony ZV-1 II.

Rumored Sony ZV-1 II Specs

  • Same 20MP sensor of the ZV-1
  • It will feature a newly designed 18-50mm f/1.8-4.0 lens (compared to the ZV-1 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens)
  • cinematic vlog
  • animal eye AF
  • looks nearly the same as the current ZV-1
  • It will be expensive with a price close to 1000 Dollars/Euro

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Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Lens Specifications Leaked

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Lens is expected to be announced sometime in May.
Newly leaked pictures of the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 lens from the Chinese social network Weibo reveal a large LCD screen on the side of the lens. Check it out.

Here are the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 lens specifications:

  • Angle of view as full frame: 115mm
  • Design: 16 elements in 11 groups
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Focus range: 0.88m-∞
  • Internal focusing system
  • Diomensssions: 87×101mm
  • Weight: approx. 669g
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • The lens will be officially announced this month (May 2023)

Sony ZV-E1 In Stock / Availability Tracker

The newly announced Sony ZV-E1 is now available for pre-order in US B&Hphoto, Amazon, Adorama. The camera body costs $2,198 and with 28-60mm lens kit for $2,498.

Sony ZV-E1 currently is one of the best selling cameras in the world. Due to the high demands and the short supply, Sony ZV-E1 will be out of stock everywhere for almost several weeks, even for several months. Here is a pre-order/in stock /availability tracker for Sony ZV-E1: Continue reading “Sony ZV-E1 In Stock / Availability Tracker”

ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 Software Coming in June

The ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 is coming in June and will include the new Resize AI with Face Recovery, new Masking Tools and Curves Control, improved raw processing for better quality images, and more:

Photo RAW 2023.5 is a free update for ON1 Everything subscribers and owners of version 2023. You can order now with coupon code  NEW2023-5 for a special introductory price.

Here are the key features coming in version 2023.5 in early June:

  • New Face Recovery Technology in Resize AI for upscaling faces with remarkable detail. Perfect for upscaling old photos or cropping a portrait or headshot out and upscaling it to super-resolution.
  • Upgraded raw processing for more natural shadows, fewer edge artifacts, and more responsive sliders
  • Greatly improved Refine Mask Brush for masking challenging areas like hair and trees
  • New Encircle option in the Refine Mask tool, to draw around the borders of an object when masking
  • Enhanced Mask AI for improved masking in photos of people and animals
  • New dropper tool for the Curves control in Effects
  • Zooming and panning the preview as well as adjusting tool properties such as brush size can now be accomplished simultaneously with the scroll-wheel
  • New Cameras and Lenses

AstrHori AH-M1 Light Meter Officially Announced

AstrHori just announced a unique new light meter, the AstrHori AH-M1 Light Meter, that you can find on Amazon US, Amazon UK and Amazon DE.

  • Display screen: 0.6 6 “O L E D
  • Battery type: built-in 120mAh lithium battery
  • Battery Life: Approximately 12 hours metered with continuous operation.
  • Charging is USB – – Type – C interface, use 5 V power supply to charge, about 40 minutes to fully charge
  • Metering parameters: about 30 ° average photometry, single photometry time ≤ 0.5 s.
  • Metering range: ( I S O 1 0 0 ) E V 1 ~ E V 2 2
  • Aperture adjustment range: F 1 ~ F 3 2
  • Shutter time adjustment range: 3 2 s ~ 1 / 8 0 0 0 s
  • Adjustment range: I S O 6 4 0 0 ~ I S O 5
  • Exposure compensation range: + 3 E V ~ – 3 E V
  • Metering Mode Average Metering: Weight Approx. 48 g
  • Size: 38*26*14mm

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