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May 30, 2024 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces updates of the TAMRON Lens Utility, dedicated computer software, and the TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile, dedicated application for Android*1 OS compatible smartphones and tablets. This update will provide additional functionality for greater convenience in the field and expands the possibilities of still and video photography.

Recently I have heard about many delays in the launch of cameras: The Canon R5II, the Sony ZV-E10II, the Nikon Z6III, the Leica MD and so on… Now, I know this is all based on rumors of release dates, no company has made any official promises. So this is a speculative post.
But in years past I’ve got Sony camera release dates right, so it’s unusual to hear of a delay in the launch of the Sony

Topaz released a new major Video AI 5.1 update (features page here) . Just recently I told you that Topaz has completely redone the website for their AI software. Check out the new pages at Photo Ai , Video AI , GigaPixel AI .

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There are several major changes that we’re excited to announce:

1. Instant Rendering (Experimental)

Video AI now renders previews as soon as you click ‘Play’.

Instant renders make the timeline more interactive and allow you to directly compare models

Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, was interviewed by Dpreview . And he made an observation that is very important and where I think Sony is making a mistake: Sony is neglecting the low-end market and focusing too much on the ‘technology’ of the camera instead of the ‘experience’. So let’s see what he said:

Yamaki is worried about the future of the market:

It looks like the trend of the shrinking market has hit the bottom. For the time being, many photographers are now switching

ちなみに12-32mmの作例っぽい写真で話題になってるアレはコレらしい。

EOS 5DsR
428mm F5.3
レンズはタムロン150-600mm G2 https://t.co/VxN9pxCrlw https://t.co/sAC1zMPLzY pic.twitter.com/XZXn6jQc0A

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBF6VATb0kw
Sony a9III Global Shutter VS High-Speed-Sync

Today deals at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama , Amazon DE , Amazon UK , Amazon FR , Amazon IT , FotoErhardt DE , FotoKoch DE .
Sony RX10 IV: Buy it now or Wait????? ( TechToRemember )
Buying Guide for Astrophotography Lenses ( Explora ).
ULTIMATE TRAVEL CAMERAS? | Fujifilm X100VI vs Leica M

For the very first time the new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 is in Stock and shipping at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama .
In Europe at FotoErhardt , Fotokoch , Calumet , WexUK .

Reminder: Those Sony rebates run this til June 2 at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama . Some special mentions:

Cameras:

• $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
• $300 off on the ZV-E1 at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
• $2

I told you before that I still have no confirmation about the announcement time of the A7sIV. All I know for sure is that at least two new Full Frame camera(s) will be announced in Q3 (July-September).

To not let you get bored I am going to share a rumor I got from a new source. With “new” I mean that I have no clue yet if he is telling me the truth or not. So if you decide to go ahead and read