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New versions/updates: Capture One 14.4.1, DxO PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6, Luminar Neo

The latest photo editing software releases (additional information on each of the new releases is available at PhotoRumors): Capture One 21 version is now available with added support for Windows 11 and some new cameras and lenses (see discount coupons at the bottom of this post) DxO released Photo Lab 5 – now supports the […]

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The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order

The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo: Previous coverage of the Monster Adapter LA-KE1 can be found here:

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The new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now available for pre-order

The new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now available for pre-order (available in black and silver color): Adorama B&H Photo WEX Photo (UK) – the black version is listed here The Amazon listing should be coming soon It seems that the lens cap is sold separately for $45. Previous […]

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The 2021 5DayDeal photography deal is ending tomorrow

The 2021 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending tomorrow. As with previous years, you have the option of several different bundles of photography tools that are drastically reduced. A portion of the sales goes to charity.

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Ricoh filed a patent for a 100-300mm f/2.8-4 SR full-frame mirrorless lens

A few days ago Ricoh filed a patent application in Japan for several full-frame mirrorless telephoto lenses: 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 100-300mm f/2.8-4 A month ago another Ricoh patent also described sumular mirrorless lenses: 70-400mm 70-300mm The third 150-600mm lens described in the patent is for DSLR cameras (equipped with image stabilization)

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Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens now in stock in the US for the first time

The new Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW lens is now in stock for the first time in the US at: B&H Photo Amazon Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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The Pentax K-3 Mark III camera now comes with a free D-BG8 battery grip in the US

In the US the Pentax K-3 Mark III camera now comes with a free D-BG8 battery grip: Adorama Amazon P&H Photo 20+% off Capture One products with code PENTAXRUMORS 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15 20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS $10 off Skylum products with code PENTAXRUMORS $60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality […]

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