New PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6 and Nik Collection updates announced

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As you know this week DxO launched the following deal: Use the checkout code “HOLIDAYDXO” to save up to 30% on all DxO products (Click here):

But there is also a major update on three softwares. Dpreview summed them up:

PhotoLab version 5.1 includes an improved user interface with GPS coordinates that display directly on Google Maps. There’s a revised photo filter menu that promises improved usability.

FilmPack 6.1 includes an improved workflow as well. The Time Machine feature that was added to FilmPack 6 when it released earlier this fall has a new one-click option to apply a particular look to images while browsing.

Nik Collection by DxO version 4.3 adds 35 new nature-inspired presets, adding to the existing suite of more than 250 presets. Nik Color Efex features ‘The Seasons,’ which are four presets that ‘evoke the different stages of the year.’ For example, Winter adds a chilly, cool atmosphere to your photos while Autumn pushes green foliage toward red, orange and yellow, adding warmth to your landscape photos.

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RUMOR: Due the chip shortage we will see most new Sony camera announcement during the second half of 2022

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I got rumors from solid sources telling me that Sony is going to focus on lens announcements during the first half of 2022 (24-70mm GMII and 85mm f/1.2 GM) and camera announcements during second half of the year (A7RV, A9III and more). This strategy has been forced by the fact that the chip shortage is going to endure during 2022 with things expected to improve only by very late 2022.

This doesn’t mean we will not get any new camera in early 2022 (there will be at leas one new model!), but most new cameras will be announced in autumn 2022.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony FX3 or A7SIII? Which one for VIDEO.

Macro on a Budget: Reversing Rings (Explora).
Maybe some good news? Strong camera sales in China (MirrorlessRumors).
The Best 4K Video Cameras in 2020 (42West).
Sony A7 IV: el vídeo a prueba (Photolari).
Sony a7 IV vs a7 III | The Best Hybrid Camera On The Market? (FocusCamera).
ValueTech: Tamron 35-150 mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Angriff auf die Festbrennweiten im Test

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

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Sony Japan informs the A7IV demand exceeded expectations “and it will take time to deliver the product.”

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Above you can read the Google translated note from Sony Japan. As you know an early batch of A7IV cameras already shipped out in Europe while our US readers will have to wait at leas til December 30.

Sony A7IV preorders (Use those affiliated links to support my work. Thanks!):
In the USA at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. BuyDig.
In Europe at Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. Foto Erhardt DE. Park UK. Wex UK. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon IT. Amazon ES. Amazon NL.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony 70200 f2 8 GM II Review

Sigma 18-50mm DC DN review by Tom Jurjaks
X-T4 vs FX3 vs R5 IBIS Stabilisation Test by Isaac Insoll.
Macro on a Budget: Close-Up Filters (Explora).
10 Best Instant Cameras to Have in 2021 (42West).
New metalens focuses light with ultra-deep holes (MirrorlessRumors).
One Lens Film // FX3 + Sony 24mm F1.4 (Chris Brockhurst).

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

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I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors

We have our own Facebook camera groups and pages you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIV group and Sony A7rIV page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

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New iOS app that adds “tap to focus” to more Sony cameras

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Press text:

New Shutter 2.57 adds tap to focus to Sony a7C, a7S III, a7R IV, ZV-E10 cameras

The new Shutter – Sony Camera Remote version is available for iPhone and iPad.

What’s new

The biggest news is the introduction of tap to focus in photo mode for cameras that don’t officially support it. With the new version, users can use the app to control focus points both in photo and video modes on Sony a7C, a7S III, a7R IV, ZV-E10, as well as all cameras with Sony’s PlayMemories support.

(With the official Imaging Edge Mobile, those cameras only support tap to focus in video.)

Unfortunately, some of the most popular models such as a7 III, a7R III, a6100, a6400, a6600, RX100 VII, ZV-1 still don’t support focus controls at all. For owners of those cameras, we’ve prepared a short focusing guide to make the most out of their gear: https://shutter.dev/guides/focus-help/

About Shutter

Shutter was born as a tool to help take better selfies during one of our trips to Swiss Alps. Since then, it evolved to be a trusted tool among hobbyists and professional photographers.

Features

  • Built-in Intervalometer – take multiple shots of the scene for RAW time-lapse, astrophotography de-noising, or selfies
  • BULB timer that can be used in tandem with Intervalometer
  • Exposure Bracketing, even on cameras that don’t support it internally
  • Timed continuous (burst) shooting and video recording – set how long your sequences should be
  • Stays connected with the camera even when you switch between apps
  • Convenient user interface and exposure controls
  • Apple Watch app (requires iPhone to be present)

Learn more

Please visit https://shutter.dev to learn more about the app, or contact Grzegorz (the developer) directly at help@shutter.dev I’m always open to feedback and suggestions and generally respond within 24 hours.

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