Aiarty Image Matting streamlines background removal in photography workflows (exclusive deal included)

Aiarty Image Matting streamlines background removal in photography workflows

Modern Nikon cameras like the Z8, Z9, and the legendary D850 capture incredible detail, with every hair strand, feather, and fine texture rendered sharply. But that level of resolution also makes post-processing more demanding. Tasks like background masking quickly become tedious when you’re zoomed in at 100%. Tools like Aiarty Image Matting can help streamline this process, offering AI-assisted background removal that saves time without compromising detail.

Aiarty Image Matting is available to NikonRumors readers through the exclusive offer of up to 43% off, along with multiple added benefits:

  • Works on up to 3 Windows or Mac computers
  • Unlimited access to all features
  • Permanent free upgrades and tech support
  • No subscription, no recurring cost

The Toughest Parts of Background Removal for Photographers

Background removal sounds easy until you try it on real images. Wedding portraits with flowing hair and veils, wildlife shots full of fine feathers, or product photos that need perfectly clean backgrounds all have tricky edges and semi-transparent elements.

Anyone who’s traced hair with the Pen Tool or refined masks in Photoshop knows how slow and tedious it can be, and how time-consuming, especially in batches. Even some AI background removing tools leave white fringes, halos, or jagged edges.

It’s no surprise many photographers ask: Is there an app that can remove backgrounds from photos without hours of manual masking? Certainly, AI background removers like Aiarty Image Matting can remove backgrounds from photos without hours of manual masking.

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SmallRig Spring Sale (coupon code included)


SmallRig started their Spring Sale (March 18–31) with 494 products on sale, including Nikon ZR cages, Nikon camera batteries (20% off), V-mount batteries (up to 40% off), and more. The SmallRig section for Nikon can be found here.

Use the exclusive coupon code RUMORS.

Other SmallRig offers:

  • Free gift box with orders over $699
  • Free bag with Transformers™ co-branded products
  • Flash sale: March 28th, 12 – 6 pm EDT time

Here are some of the latest SmallRig products for Nikon cameras:

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New service advisory: Nikon reports “manufacturing issue” with some Z5II, Z6III, and ZR cameras


Nikon issued a new service advisory about “manufacturing issues” with some Z5II, Z6III, and ZR cameras. Here are the details:

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Just released: Nikon ZR firmware update version 1.11, NX Tether version 2.5.0


Nikon released new ZR firmware update version 1.11 and NX Tether version 2.5.0:

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Frame.io released an update expanding its Camera to Cloud support to include JPEG + RAW stills from select Nikon cameras


Frame.io released an update expanding its Camera to Cloud (C2C) support to include JPEG and RAW stills from select Nikon cameras (see previous coverage). This allows Nikon shooters using the Z6III, Z8, Z9, or ZR models to upload photos directly to Frame.io via the NX MobileAir app on iOS or Android, bypassing the need to remove memory cards or manually transfer files. The feature builds on prior video workflow integration and enables real-time collaboration, such as immediate editing in Adobe Lightroom.

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Profoto Connect Pro firmware update released with Nikon improvements


Profoto released a new firmware update that finally fixes power issues when using Profoto flashes on Nikon Z cameras in TTL mode:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #878

I was traveling the last few days and will be trying to catch up with the missing coverage this week.


→ Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Nikon ZR camera (Aquatica gear is sold at B&H Photo).


Sea&Sea released a new MDX-U-series universal underwater housing for Nikon cameras. The new housing is compatible with the new Z5II as well as the Z6II and Z7II models (Sea&Sea gear is sold at B&H Photo).


→ DC.Watch published a review of the new Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount (pre-order at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, WEX Photo).

→ The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards is now open for everyone to send in their funny wildlife photos and videos.

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