→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).
→ Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH FLE lenses comparison: why the Distagon still wins on the M11.
→ Close out sale at Vi Vante – use coupon code LRVV45 at the website for 45% off (check out also the Vi Vante Amazon store).
→ Here are some updates on the upcoming Viltrox lenses for L-mount:
- Viltrox confirmed a new 24mm lens for their L-mount roadmap (most likely based on their current Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 lens).
- Viltrox is now asking what lens should be released next for L-mount.
- The upcoming Viltrox Evo lenses surpass the performance of existing APO lenses. Viltrox calls them “Hyper APO”.
→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).
→ DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS. (additional information).
→ New: Leica Q crop plugin for Capture One – it reads Leica Q crop data and applies it automatically in Capture One.
→ The previously reported new Thypoch Zero Reflex filters are now officially announced, featuring 0.01% ultra-low reflectivity with 1/4- and 1/2-strength, and available in 39mm | 49mm | 52mm | 58mm | 62mm | 67mm | 72mm | 77mm sizes. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store (additional information).
→ New trend in China: engraving Panasonic S9 cameras with Leica logo and insignia (source).
→ Leica Stories: In conversation with Chris Chu.
→ How to develop black & white film – Dunkelkammer Ep 2.
