TTArtisan Deepseek Teaser

TTArtisan is teasing that something new is coming at CP+ that they have never done before and they tied Deepseek into the teaser for some reason. The Deepseek tie-in might just be due to it being a popular topic, but part of me wonders if TTArtisan might be working on some AI plugins, maybe something like TopazLabs does, but powered by Deepseek.

via weibo

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New Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition Instax Camera





Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition:
B&H Photo
Leica SOFORT 2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

For over a century, Leica Camera AG has been developing cameras that have repeatedly revolutionized the world of photography. These cameras are built on decades of expertise, but above all, they are driven by a passion for bringing ideas to life. It is this same passion that Leica shares with Burton Snowboards. Jake Burton Carpenter, snowboard pioneer and founder of Burton Snowboards, dedicated his life to this sport, transforming a backyard pastime into the world-class discipline we know today. Jake Burton captured his inspirations with his trusted Leica camera, taking photos of friends and family and posting them on a corkboard in his kitchen.

To honor this visionary, Leica has teamed up with Burton Snowboards to create a special edition: the Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition.

This unique version of the Leica SOFORT 2 is inspired by the exclusive “Jake Blue” design. In addition to its striking pattern, it stands out from the standard model with the Burton logo on the camera’s top cover. The camera comes with a practical Burton camera bag. As a compact and modern instant camera, it seamlessly bridges the gap between digital photography and the tangible analogue world. The camera allows users to print selected photos directly. Thanks to its integration with the Leica FOTOS App, users can even print images captured on their smartphone or another Leica camera.

The Leica SOFORT 2 embodies a clear, minimalist design while offering a range of creative possibilities on the go. With versatile modes such as selfie, landscape, and macro, it also features ten lens and film effects, ensuring a great photographic experience.

The Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition is available globally at Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorized dealers starting today. The retail price is $599.00.

100 years of Leica: Witness to a century
In 2025, Leica Camera AG is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Leica I, the first 35mm camera to be mass-produced, which was introduced to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair in 1925. This groundbreaking camera exceeded all expectations with its compact, portable design, unlocking new possibilities in photography. Under the theme 100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century, Leica Camera AG commemorates this milestone that transformed photography worldwide. Throughout the year, Leica will host international events in major cities including DubaiMilan, New YorkShanghai, and Tokyo, showcasing cultural projects and exclusive special product editions. The highlight of the celebration will be the anniversary week in June at the company’s headquarters in Wetzlar. Additionally, the global Leica Gallery network will feature high-caliber exhibitions showcasing works by renowned photographers.

via LeicaRumors

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Financial Results For Q3:February 6, 2025


In the Imaging segment, consolidated revenue amounted to ¥426.7 billion (up 15.8% year-over-year). Operating income amounted to ¥115.0 billion (up 29.3% year-over-year).

In the consumer imaging business, steady sales of the instax instant photo systems drove revenue higher. In September 2024, we launched the smartphone printer instax mini Link 3, which can print smartphone images on card-sized instax film. Sales grew steadily during the year-end sales season, along with the instant camera line-up. We will continue to expand the world of the instax instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

In the professional imaging business, brisk sales of digital cameras continued to drive revenue growth. In November 2024, we launched the FUJIFILM X-M5 mirrorless digital camera, the lightest in the X series. We also announced the development of our first-ever filmmaking camera, the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA. We will continue to feature outstanding image quality with the large format sensor in the GFX series and the best balance of image quality and size in the X series, providing attractive products for digital camera users and the film industry.

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday


Fujinon GF Discounts
Fujinon GF80mm f/1.7 Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama


XF 16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Save $100
B&H Photo / AmazonAdorama

Other Lens Savings
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $55):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $55):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Save $60):
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Save $110):
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Save $130):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 (Save $40):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tokina SZ 300mm f/7.1 Pro Reflex MF CF (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF (Save $30):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens with 2x Extender (Save $30):
B&H Photo / Adorama
Tokina SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF (Save $40):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tokina SZ 600mm f/8 Pro Reflex MF CF (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tokina SZ 900mm f/11 Pro Reflex MF CF (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 (Save $224):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 (Save $224):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon

3rd Party GFX and GFX Savings
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 (Save $70):
B&H Photo / Adorama

Flashes
Bolt VS-260F Compact On-Camera Flash (Save $40):
B&H Photo
Godox AD200Pro TTL Pocket Flash (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks
Storage
Smallrig
RoboSHOOT MX-15+ / RX-15 Wireless TTL Flash Trigger

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options



New Apple M2 Ultra: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M4: 
B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple Mac Pro:
 B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Amazon
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Airpod/Airpod Pro/Max Savings: B&H Photo / Amazon

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2025
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
ON1 NoNoise AI
ON1 Portrait AI
ON1 HDR
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One

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Instax Wide Brushed Metallics Film


Instax Wide Brushed Metallics:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
FUJIFILM INSTAX WIDE EVO Hybrid:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm launched Instax Wide Brushed Metallics alongside the FUJIFILM INSTAX WIDE EVO Hybrid last month, but it wasn’t included in the press release. I really like this new film type and it should be great for displaying your photographs. The brushed metallic look could be used to make black and white photos pop and I hope that they release it for standard Instax and Instax Square in the future.

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New Fast Tokina Zoom Coming Soon to X-Mount

Tokina already makes several AF lenses for X-mount. The latest leaked photos seem to indicate that Tokina will be bringing a fast atx-m zoom lens to X-Mount

via Photorumors

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