Who has the most beautiful shutter sound: Leica M9, M240, M10 (shutter sound comparison)

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2020


This video demonstrates the various shutter sounds from the Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras:

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Red Dot Camera Talk tonight: Leica SL system with live Q&A

By LR admin | Published: April 11, 2020


There will be another Red Dot Camera Talk tonight about the Leica SL system with live Q&A:

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Just announced: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise v.2.1.3 and a new ON1 HDR plus the latest deals on photo editing software

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2020

Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI v4.5.0


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that lets you upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). This update includes a refreshed interface for a more seamless batch processing workflow, the ability to specify processing settings per item in the batch, as well as other tweaks and fixes. Major new features and improvements.

Topaz Labs DeNoise v.2.1.3


Topaz Labs released DeNoise v.2.1.3 (you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 – valid for all Topaz products). Major new features and fixes.

ON1 HDR


ON1 announced a new standalone app: ON1 HDR for merging multiple bracketed photos into a single high-dynamic-range (HDR) image. It can also be used to edit a single photo to create a realistic HDR look by leveraging ON1’s HDR and Dynamic Contrast Filters. ON1 HDR is currently available at an introductory special for just $39.99 (normally $49.99). A fully functioning 30-day free trial of ON1 HDR 2020 is also available for download now, no credit card required. A single purchase of ON1 HDR 2020 includes Windows and macOS versions, support for 11 languages, and allows for activation on five computers. This new HDR app works as both a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic.


You can get 20% off ON1 with code NIKONRUMORS.

The latest deals on photo editing software:

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TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount to be released in a few weeks, first official pictures of the lens included

By LR admin | Published: April 10, 2020



I received a confirmation that the new TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount will be available in a few weeks. Here are the first official pictures of the new lens:

Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

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The new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is available also for Leica M and L mounts

By LR admin | Published: April 8, 2020


The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is available also for Leica M and L mounts. The new lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and at meyer-optik-goerlitz.com. Additional information including specifications and sample photos can be found here.

Meyer Optik Görlitz was supposed to announce six new lenses at the 2020 Photokina show. Last year the brand relaunched under new ownership admitting that previous products were converted Russian and/or Chinese lenses. Additional information can be found here.



See also my previous report on the original version I:

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Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus (COVID-19) and climate change

By LR admin | Published: April 7, 2020


Peak Design is donating 100% off its Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus relief and to fighting climate change:

Peak Design Travel Tripod Launch Details

  • The Peak Design Travel Tripod will launch Apr. 7th
  • Peak Design will donate all Tripod profits from our first 4 days of sales to coronavirus relief and climate change
  • Applies to every PD Travel Tripod sold, direct or retail.
  • On average, that’s $120 per carbon fiber tripod, $70 per aluminum tripod
  • Donation timeline: Tuesday Apr. 7th through Friday Apr. 10th

Funds recipients:

  • CDC Foundation – supporting people, communities, and healthcare providers worldwide on the frontline of coronavirus response
  • Climate Neutral- helping businesses from all industries quickly and verifiably achieve carbon neutrality


Via PhotoRumors

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Skyllaney is a new lens manufacturer in England and they just released their first Bertele 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: April 6, 2020


A reader sent me a link to this new lens manufacturer in England that is making rangefinder lenses: Skyllaney. The company just announced a new 50mm Sonnar lens for Leica M-mount called Bertele (Skyllaney 50mm f/2 Bertele):



Here is the press release:

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