Gitzo has new rebates in the US with some pretty good deals (see this and this listing for example).
Capture One Pro 20 is now $100 off.
The new Nik Collection 3 by DxO promo offer is ending tomorrow.
Topaz Labs sale: Gigapixel AI for $79.99, The Utility Bundle (includes JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, & Gigapixel AI) for $195. Use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.
Via NikonRumors
“Buried Leica story” by Stephen Dowling:
Earlier this year, I met up with my friend Darren for a day of photography in Brighton, a bustling seaside city on England’s south coast.
Over the phone a few days before, Darren had told me he would bring along a friend’s camera, something he’d been asked to test to see if it was still in working condition. He said I might find the camera’s history interesting.
The new Leica M10-R high megapixel camera is coming soon, but you can still enlarge your images up to 600% without losing detail and preserving image quality with Gigapixel AI.
Yesterday Topaz Labs released an update to Gigapixel AI with a model improvement for better results, a new single-image preview view, new zoom options, and the new “man-made” mode to better enhance the details in cityscapes, typography, and other images with clear outlines and sharp edges. Topaz Labs also launched a new limited-time special sale:
→ You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off
The above offers are valid from June 25 through July 7. Here is a screenshot of Gigapixel AI:
I received my TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount a few days ago and uploaded a few full resolution sample photos to flickr (the DNG files can be downloaded here).
The photos are not manipulated in any way (SOOC: Straight Out of the Camera) and almost all of them were taken wide open at f/0.95. All camera JPG settings were set to “normal”. I will soon post a side by side comparison with the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 Asph lens. Stay tuned!
In addition to the Photo Rumors Online Store (free international shipping), the new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens can now be pre-ordered at Amazon, B&H Photo and Focus Camera (eBay also has several questionable listings). The lens is shipping in very limited quantities and the pre-order lists are long (this is why I am not convinced these eBay retailers have the lens in stock). I am talking directly with the manufacturer and will get a notification once the lens is available.
Here are the low-resolution versions of the TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 sample photos (unedited, just resized for the Web, click for larger view):
In case you missed my post on PhotoRumors last week – Sigma released three new APS-C interchangeable DC DN lenses for L-mount (basically for the Leica CL, TL and TL2 cameras):
The new lenses are also available for pre-order at B&H.
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