Aftershoot early Black Friday sale


Aftershoot launched its early Black Friday sale: the first 500 photographers can grab an annual plan and get 25% off; then the discount drops to 20%. You can also try using coupon codes BLACKFRIDAY26 and RUMORS for additional savings. That’s the lowest price of the year. If Aftershoot doesn’t work for you, you can claim a full refund within 30 days.


Aftershoot is an AI-powered desktop software (for Mac and Windows) designed for professional photographers, especially those shooting high-volume work like weddings, events, portraits, and schools, that streamlines the entire post-production workflow in one app. It uses AI to automatically or assistively cull images by scoring them on factors like sharpness, exposure, composition, facial expressions, closed eyes, and duplicates (grouping bursts intelligently and learning your preferences over time), then applies consistent edits that can match your personal style (via training on your past work or pre-built profiles) with full RAW controls, and handles natural retouching such as skin smoothing, blemish removal, object cleanup, flyaway hair, and glasses glare. The platform also supports client galleries for proofing, delivery, and print sales, all while running offline/locally for privacy with unlimited images and flat pricing (no per-image fees), helping photographers reclaim significant time—often reducing hours of manual culling and editing to minutes.

Via PhotoRumors

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What else is new?

Panasonic’s latest videos provide hints about new/upcoming cameras and lenses

Nextorage launched new NX-F2AE SDXC UHS-II memory cards developed specifically for professional video production

Godox announced a new compact TT350II ThinkLite flash, new iT32R model rumored to be announced next

More new/upcoming lenses from Meike, Sirui, Yongnuo, Brightin Star, and Mr.Ding

*for new customers only

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OM System acknowledged proposals to develop full-frame or APS-C cameras


During a recent interview, OM System executives acknowledged that proposals to develop full-frame or APS-C cameras have surfaced repeatedly within the company over the years. Kataoka admitted that shortly after Micro Four Thirds launched, he personally considered expanding into full-frame or APS-C as a future direction; however, a senior colleague challenged him on whether they had truly exhausted the potential of Micro Four Thirds before looking elsewhere. Taking that advice to heart, Kataoka spent the next 15 years focusing on how to push MFT to surpass expectations rather than switching formats. Shirota shared a similar perspective, noting that while he weighed what a transition to full-frame would look like, the unique value OM System wants to deliver requires the compact nature of Micro Four Thirds. Both executives believe that although a physical gap between sensor sizes will always exist, once MFT image quality reaches a threshold that fully satisfies users, the difference ceases to matter – allowing OM System to forge its own R&D path by creating things that don’t yet exist in the world rather than following competitors into the crowded full-frame market.

Recap of the interview:

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New Panasonic Lumix S9-like camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor coming soon?



A store in Europe listed a Panasonic LUMIX S9 “Titanium Black” camera with a… Micro Four Thirds sensor. The non-existent camera looks similar to the Panasonic Lumix S9 Titanium edition:

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DxO added a module for the OM System PEN camera



DxO released 472 new modules, including one for the OM System PEN camera (now in stock at B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt | OM System).

The full list of newly added modules is available here.

You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS (for new customers only).

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