New: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.1 and ON1 NoNoise AI image noise removal solutions

Two new image noise removal solutions were released:


Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.1 – here is what’s new:

  • New Severe Noise AI model – tackle photos suffering from excessive noise due to very high ISO settings and low light conditions
  • Improved Comparison View – Select which AI models are displayed to quickly choose the one that best suits your image
  • Apple M1 plugin support in Adobe Photoshop – Access the DeNoise AI plugin from within Photoshop running natively on Apple M1 silicon without needing to use Rosetta emulation
  • Snappier performance – Up to 3x CPU and 12x GPU improvements on Windows and 4x improvements with Macs using discrete GPUs when compared to DeNoise AI 2.4.2
  • Bug fixes

You can get 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.


The new ON1 NoNoise AI image noise removal software is now available for pre-order and is $30 off for a limited time with coupon code NONOISE30. Key features of NoNoise AI:

  • Better results than any other noise reduction app on the market – Fast live preview of the noise removal adjustments, no waiting for results
  • Exclusive progressive sharpening
  • Support for RAW photos, including Fujifilm and non raw photos
  • Auto adjustment that adjusts based on your tastes
  • Available for Mac or Windows

Via NikonRumors


20% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Viltrox lenses with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Luminar with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Oberwerth bags with code RumorsN21
30% off DxO products
10% bonus on trade-ins at KEH
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The Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW APS-C lens for K-mount is discontinued

The Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW APS-C lens for K-mount is already discontinued in Japan.

Update: the lens is also listed as discontinued on the official Ricoh/Pentax website.

In the US, the lens is still in stock at Adorama (special order at B&H).

Here are a few Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW lens videos:

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Ricoh released new firmware updates for three compact cameras


Today Ricoh released new firmware updates for three of their compact cameras:

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Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera wins “BEST APS-C CAMERA EXPERT” at the 2021 TIPA Photo Imaging Awards



The Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera won the “BEST APS-C CAMERA EXPERT” at the 2021 TIPA Photo Imaging Awards:

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Canon patents AA filter image sensor shift simulator to minimize moiré, a technology used by Pentax for years


It seems that Canon filed a patent application for technology that is using image sensor shift to reduce the need for an AA filter:

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The Pentaxians 2020 yearbook is out


The Pentaxians 2020 yearbook is out:

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Pentax K-3 Mark III additional coverage and reviews


→ The Pentax K-3 Mark III is the best-selling camera for April 2021 according to Map Camera sales ratings in Japan:

  1. Pentax K-3 Mark III
  2. Canon EOS R6
  3. Sigma fp L
  4. Canon EOS R5
  5. Fujifilm X-S10
  6. Nikon Z6II
  7. Sony α7C


→ Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: part 1 | part 2

→ The latest Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review videos:

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