OWC announced a memory card price increase, while B&H is running a sale on Lexar memory cards
ProGrade memory cards price increase coming on May 1st, others will follow
The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $800k on Kickstarter
Topaz Labs added 6 new models across their photo and video apps (coupon code included)
Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:
New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go.
NEW: ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 raised of $6,416 goal by 329 backers with 14 days to go.
New: Reeflex 300–600mm telephoto lens for smartphones: $448,731 raised of $11,665 goal by 1,332 backers with 26 days to go.
“I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras: $894,481 raised of $6,416 goal with 329 backers and 14 days to go. Additional information on this project can be found here and here.
Rewindpix non-disposable digital “Film” camera: $890,941 raised of $15,000 goal from 6,377 backers with 10 days to go.
CamCast turns your camera into a smart, connected system (late pledge available)
Yashica pocket camcorder (late pledge available)
Via NikonRumors
→ DxO released Nik Collection 9 with new AI-enhanced tools, a completely reimagined approach to color grading, and a new generation of creative effects (additional information). New customers can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS.
→ DxO Labs released 833 new DxO camera and lens modules (additional information).
→ The latest updates from Topaz Labs can be found here. Topaz currently has 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video (additional informtion).
→ Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.27 (additional information). You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 10% off.
→ Information on Adobe’s April release:
→ The new Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 21 adds photo editing, tethering, AI tools, and more.
Via NikonRumors
Topaz Labs started a new 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video:
New customers: Annual plans only, 30% off the first year
| Topaz Studio | |
| Topaz Studio Pro |
Returning customers: Annual plans only
| Topaz Studio (Includes all 7 apps, 100+ AI models, and 300 monthly credits) | $163/yr |
| Photo Plus Bundle (Includes Topaz Gigapixel, Topaz Photo, Pro models, and 100 monthly credits) | $129/yr |
| Video Plus Bundle (Includes Pro models and 200 monthly credits) | $99/yr |
The Ricoh GR IV camera won the “Best APS-C compact camera” award at the 2026 TIPA Photo & Imaging Awards:
