Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update 1.20 and Image Transmitter 2.6.0 released

By admin | Published: September 28, 2021


Today Ricoh released some new firmware and software updates:

Press release:

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Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: September 28, 2021


Today Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Pentax K-mount. The new lenses should be available soon for sale at the official Irix USA website,  Adorama, B&H, Amazon, and in Europe at Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT. Additional information, including technical specifications and press releases, can be found at PhotoRumors:

New: Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens

 

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Ricoh Japan: the current GR III and the new GR IIIx cameras are in short supply and delivery delays are expected

By admin | Published: September 24, 2021


Ricoh Japan issued a notice that the current GR III and the new GR IIIx cameras will be in short supply and delivery delays are expected (Google translation):

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The latest news on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7 photo editing software

By admin | Published: September 23, 2021


Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers):

  • Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect.
  • Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI.
  • RelightAI is a tool for controlling the light in your photos based on image depth as determined by AI, allowing you to easily and effortlessly fix photos that need fill lighting.
  • MaskAI allows you to easily detect and select elements of your photo for precise control over how tools are applied.
  • Sky Enhancer AI:  Precisely adjust the color and exposure of the sky and clouds.
  • AccentAI: Balance exposure and color before RelightAI to create appealing contrast.
  • Portrait BokehAI: Adjust the depth of an image and control background blurring.
  • New Luminar Neo engine in the background


The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:

  • New panorama stitching tool
  • New HDR merging tool


Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:

  • New Sky Swap AI
  • New Time-Lapse Creation
  • Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
  • New Photoshop Plugin Host
  • Newly Retooled Export
  • New Line Mask Tool
  • New Backup and Restore
  • New Favorites in Browse
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Gesture Support
  • Apple Silicon Native


More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.


Photo editing deals and coupon codes:

Via PhotoRumors

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The Ricoh Recipes App is now available

By admin | Published: September 23, 2021



The Ricoh Recipes App I mentioned a few days ago is now available

New: Ritchie’s Ricoh GR cameras recipes

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Exclusive deal of the day: 15% off the new Oberwerth Wetzlar camera bag (coupon code included)

By admin | Published: September 19, 2021



Oberwerth announced a new Wetzlar camera bag available in four different colors:



Additional information is available at LeicaRumors:

Oberwerth announced a new Wetzlar camera bag (15% discount coupon code included)

In the US Oberwerth products are sold at B&H.

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New: Ritchie’s Ricoh GR cameras recipes

By admin | Published: September 18, 2021


Ther is a new project Ritchie’s Ricoh Recipes where Ritchie posts various JPEG settings to achieve certain looks straight out of the camera (also known as “film simulation recipes”). The corresponding apps will be released soon. See this post on Medium for more information and samples.

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