Samyang 75mm f1 8 Review With Samples

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT.
Essential Tips for Cold-Weather Photography (Explora).
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How to Pick Continuous LED Light for Macro Photography (42West).
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We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A1 group.
Sony A9 series group.
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Sony A7s series group.
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Topaz released the new Gigapixel AI (more info here). You save 15% on it using our checkout code “RUMOR“. P.S.: Til April 15 you save $30 on Topaz Denoise (Click here) if you add our checkout code “RUMOR“.

Here are the new features and fixes:

Special Update Instructions

• This version of Gigapixel AI requires MacOS 10.14 or Windows 10 (or higher). It is not supported on MacOS 10.13 or Windows 7/8.
• If you use Gigapixel AI as a plugin to Photoshop or Lightroom Classic on Mac, once you install this update, please do the following:

1. Quit Photoshop and/or Lightroom Classic completely
2. Gigapixel AI should open by itself after installing the update. Your plugin configurations should now be reset. Follow any prompts displayed relating to installing plugins.

Major Changes

• Native Apple M1 support
• Drag and drop DMG installer for mac
• Updated visual theme
• Batch model downloading option

Improvements

• Reduced Very compressed model pixel shift
• Reduced GPU memory usage when face refinement enabled
• Reduced installer size
• Allowed expanding file list to show >3 files
• Cleaner edges on transparent images

Fixes

• Fixed preserve source format using TIFF for some JPEGs
• Fixed black lines in output at certain sizes
• Fixed crashes on some hardware combinations
• Fixed incorrect backend selection on Windows 11
• Fixed face refinement not working on machines with old GPUs
• Fixed process failing silently if face detection model not present
• Improved wording of various dialogs and tooltips
• Fixed long file names overlapping other text
• Fixed time measurement displayed in file list
• Fixed batch processing handling images out of order
• Fixed custom crop tool aspect ratio ignored
• Fixed “Save As” file suffixes not matching batch mode
• Fixed certain JPEGs showing 0x0 dimensions
• Stopped model downloads cancelling each other
• Require model downloads (fixes many hardware compatibility issues)
• Fixed photoshop plugin crashing on mac
• Fixed auto parameter calculation in plugin mode
• Fixed some cases of exiting without output when used as plugin
• Prompt for plugin installation when photoshop detected

Known Issues

• Crash reporter shows up after closing app
• White flashes when resizing window

Kitamura, one of Japanese largest stores, is no more accepting preorders on the A6600, A6400 and ZV-E10. Dclife writes:

Orders for Sony “α6600”, “α6400”, and “VLOGCAM ZV-E10” have been suspended due to delays in parts procurement due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages. You can also check the notation “Cannot purchase”.

It appears Sony is “sacrificing” the APS-C cameras in order to be capable to keep up the production of Full Frame cameras. Also BHphoto (Click here) says the A6600 will ship in “2-4 months” only!

Laowa launched a 14-blades aperture version of their 15mm f/4.5 Shift FE lens. Here is the press text:

Anhui China, Apr 11, 2022 – Venus Optics revealed a red ring version of its TIPA Awards winning 15mm Shift Lens. This new Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift equipped with 14- blades aperture. Upholding the edge of being the widest shift lens for both full-frame cameras and medium format cameras in the market, the new version provides one more artistic option to photographers. In the meantime, Laowa also announced Fujifilm G mount for both Blue and Red Ring version, Meaning most camera system can use Laowa’s Shift lens without any adaptors (Including their newly released 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift).

Key Features:

• 14-Pointed Sunstars
• World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
• ±11mm Shift Amount
• “Zero” Distortion
• Top-Notch Image Quality
• Extremely Close Focusing Distance
• 360° Rotation
• Special Design Lens Support* *Not included, sold separately.

DxO released the new Photolab 5.2 (Click here). Download a free trial version here.