You can now buy the new MAVEN Magnetic filters on Kickstarter (Click here). And if you watch the short video below you will quickly understand why these filters are impressive:
Moreover it’s made by Michael Maven which is a super nice and trusted person. So go ahead and preorder it on Kickstarter if you like the filters!
Lensvid interviewed Mr. Yann Salmon-Legagneur, the Director of Product Marketing & Professional Business Strategy at Sony Europe for a long interview session, talking about a whole range of different topics.
Today DxO launched the new PhotoLab 6 software (Click here to learn all details). This is the official press text:
DxO PhotoLab 6, the RAW photo editing software, redefines industry standards for denoising with groundbreaking AI technology — again
In addition to its brand-new DeepPRIME XD denoising technology, this major new version introduces advanced color management featuring a vast working color space, powerful new retouching tools, and refinements to its elegant library system.
Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company which kick-started modern RAW processing and lens correction, today announces the immediate availability of DxO PhotoLab 6, its flagship RAW image editing and workflow software. The latest version features DxO DeepPRIME XD, an AI-powered RAW conversion technology that pushes the boundaries for noise reduction and detail enhancement; a new color management system with an extended working color space; new retouching tools that redefine what photographers should expect from their software; and an upgraded library system that allows easy organization and quick access to images.
DxO DeepPRIME technology gets even better
Experts have long rated DxO’s DeepPRIME technology as the world’s most effective denoising and detail enhancement tool. Now, DxO PhotoLab 6 introduces the new DeepPRIME XD (eXtreme Details) mode which adds further quality to photographers’ RAW files. Ideal for high-ISO images, it removes noise, retrieves previously unseen details, and restores vibrant, natural color.
DeepPRIME XD uses a neural network trained using billions of image samples and routinely gives photographers improvements of more than 2.5 stops. For example, an image shot at 4000 ISO will more closely resemble an image captured at 500 ISO in terms of noise, color, and clarity. And because it is fundamental to the RAW conversion process,
DeepPRIME XD can even increase dynamic range, providing photographers with greater flexibility when shooting in low-light situations. The original DeepPRIME mode is also still on board for faster enhancements or for images that simply need less adjustment.
“We were thrilled by the response to DeepPRIME in DxO PhotoLab 5, but we knew we could do more” explains DxO’s VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, Jean-Marc Alexia. “The new DeepPRIME XD has been a year in development and the AI has literally been teaching itself how to do its job better. The results speak for themselves.”
More accurate color for better images
DxO PhotoLab 6 introduces re-engineered color processing algorithms that push the boundaries of color management, and a new, extended working color space. These are complemented by a Soft Proofing mode to ensure accuracy throughout the entire workflow, allowing photographers to make adjustments according to how their photographs will be reproduced for display, whether it’s on a high-definition screen or as a fine-art print.
The upgrades allow authentic reproduction for even the most saturated colors, and ensure that photographers can harness the full potential of the latest monitors and printers.
New tools for more powerful retouching
DxO PhotoLab 6 adds the new ReTouch tool that extends the capability of healing and cloning well beyond that of other RAW processing software. Photographers can now transform the source through mirroring, rotating, and scaling, or use brushes to fine-tune the area they’re editing into a more accurate shape. The new tool ensures fewer trips outside of DxO PhotoLab for complex cloning and healing tasks, and speeds up workflow while ensuring that editing never moves away from the original RAW file and therefore remains non-destructive.
A refined library system for smarter workflow
Building on its simple but powerful PhotoLibrary system, DxO PhotoLab 6 extends its range of Exif and IPTC tags, adds nesting for Projects, and introduces color labels for easier organization and management of files — all without clumsy, time-consuming catalogs.
Comprehensive and precise lens and camera profiles
Core to DxO PhotoLab 6 are DxO’s pioneering Optics Modules. Almost 20 years ago, DxO patented the concept of lens corrections and since then, the analyses performed in its purpose-built laboratory have set the standard for the digital photo editing industry. The quality and precision of DxO’s Optics Modules remain unmatched by its competitors, partly because lenses and cameras are tested in combination, giving photographers profiles that are tailored specifically to their equipment. With all the latest modules automatically downloaded to DxO PhotoLab 6, you’ll be assured of the best quality results every time.
Price and availability
The ESSENTIAL and ELITE editions of DxO PhotoLab 6 (Windows and macOS) are available to download now from the DxO website (https://shop.dxo.com/en) at the following prices:
Owners of DxO PhotoLab 4 or 5 can take advantage of a special upgrade price:
To upgrade, customers should log into their customer account at https://shop.dxo.com/login_upgrade.php/en.
The DxO PhotoLab does not require a subscription. The ESSENTIAL version can be installed on up to two computers and the ELITE version can be installed on up to three.
A full one-month trial of DxO PhotoLab 6 is available from the DxO website: https://www.dxo.com/en/dxo-photolab/download/
Nisi 9mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens (USA preorder here / worldwide preorder here).
Phillip Reeve tested the lens and concluded:
Bad flare resistance can be a real deal breaker for a landscape lens as it has the potential to completely ruin your shots. Unfortunately many of the lenses from “new” manufacturers struggle a lot in this category, so I am really delighted to be able to list flare resistance in the “good” column here, which only rarely happens. Maybe NiSi has an advantage here by using the knowledge on coatings and light baffles they gathered making filters and filter holders before.
Now if you settled on the APS-C format to be able to use a smaller camera with smaller lenses you may very well be disappointed by the size of this lens, especially compared to the Laowa 9mm 2.8 APS-C. In terms of optical performance I do prefer the NiSi lens here though, especially because of its great flare resistance. So ultimately it is up to you, what is more important to you here.
You see it from the table, the good list is long, the not good list is short and there aren’t really things on it that will really get in the way, so what else is there left to say?
Create Insane Bokeh with This weird F1.4 Tilt Lens
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC VXD Definitive Review (Dustin Abbott).
Sigma’s new 20mm F1.4, 24mm F1.4 and 16-28mm wide-angle lenses! (Amateur Photographer).
Exposure Triangle Explained: What You Need to Know (42West).
Brightin Star 7.5mm F2.8 review at SonyAlphaBlog.
New gear: CHIOPT XTREME 75-250mm T3.2 Compact Zoom Lens Kit with PL & E Mounts at BHphoto.
MFT lenses tested on the Sony A7 by Xitek.
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Sony Alpha group.
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Sony A9 series group.
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Sony A7 series group.
Sony announced the Creative Space 2022 event. And if you look at the date it’s quite obvious this will be the main event to display the new Sony A7rV which will be announced on October 26th.
Press text:
Join our extraordinary community of visual creators live and in-person at Skylight Modern in NYC to learn, make art, and connect with like-minded people. Some of the greatest names in photography, video, and film will share their knowledge and creativity directly with you. Make yourself known to a new audience and talk one-on-one with leading experts in imaging technology.
Stay tuned for your Free registration details
When: October 27th – 28th
Where: New York, NY
The latest CIPA report confirms the stabilizing trend of the market. Actually in August Japanese companies shipped 26,5% more cameras compared to last year. In terms of value the increase was 71%. This confirms that it’s the higher end market that still sells well. Luckily for us Sony will soon unveil the A7rV (Oct 26). And this camera might boost sales further!
