This limited edition run includes 300 pieces, featuring a classic optical design and rare NOS glass (250 lenses with blue coating and 50 lenses without coating). Additional informtion on the lens can be found here and here:
The previously rumored Sigma fp II camera with new accessories and the 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary lens for Leica L-mount has now been officially announced:
Here are the latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot:
You can now get 50% off Topaz Studio & Topaz Photo (50% off the first three months of a monthly or annual plan, or 50% off an annual plan paid up front):
Month-to-month: Topaz Studio $69 $34.50/mo | Topaz Photo $39 $19.50/mo
DxO released ViewPoint 6 and PhotoLab 10.2. The new version of ViewPoint introduces AI to help correct perspectives in specific areas of an image – here are the main new features:
AI Masks in ReShape Fusion: Precisely reshape individual objects or people with AI-assisted selection and adaptive mesh controls, without affecting the entire image.
Perspective correction without cropping: Make localized geometric adjustments while preserving the original framing, without generating or inventing image content.
Native RAW editing: Open and edit RAW files directly in the standalone application, without pre-conversion.
New exposure and white balance controls: Adjust exposure (±4 EV) and white balance before applying geometric corrections.
Non-destructive workflow: Edits are saved in separate sidecar files, preserving the original images.
Back in June, I reported that Leica is rumored to announce a new Hammertone limited-edition camera (1600 pieces worldwide). I wasn’t sure whether the new Hammertone model would be the M-A or the M11-P, but it seems we’ll get both.
Here is the first leaked picture of the Leica Hammertone M-A that looks identical to the M-A Hammertone limited-edition camera for the Ginza Store’s 20th anniversary, but without the logo on the front:
Previous coverage of Leica Hammertone cameras can be found here.