Monthly Archives: April 2022

Nikon Z9 camera sensor tested at DxOMark

DxOMark released their sensor test results for the Nikon Z9 camera. The Z9 scored 98, which is on par with the Sony A1 and 2 points better than the Canon R3 – this is a really high score considering the burst rate of the camera. Below is the conclusion from DxOMark and a few comparisons […]

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New Nikon Z9 firmware rumored to be released tonight

A new Nikon Z9 firmware update is rumored to be released tonight. I am not sure what exactly the new firmware will include, but my guess is the new RAW video update will be part of it since DaVinci Resolve recently added support for decoding Nikon RAW files:

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Adobe April releases are out (plus a preview of the new ON1 Resize AI)

The Adobe April releases are out: Adobe Photoshop April release Adobe Lightroom Desktop update The latest camera support added (Canon R5C & Panasonic GH6) The latest lens support added List of all new features introduced in the April release The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom […]

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Nikon SnapBridge version 2.9.0 released

Nikon released SnapBridge version 2.9.0 for iOS. The Android version will be released on April 19. Additional information (Google translated, the English version is not yet released):

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The new Really Right Stuff plates for Nikon Z9 are now available for pre-order

The new Really Right Stuff plates for Nikon Z9 cameras are now available for pre-order. Here are the details:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens additional coverage

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens size comparisons from Asobinet: → CanonRumors on the new Z 800 lens:

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts

Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts: 14-Pointed Sunstars World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras ±11mm Shift Amount Ready for Medium Format “Zero” Distortion Top-Notch Image Quality Extremely Close Focusing Distance 360° Rotation Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately) Press release […]

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Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 6 released

Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 6 with several improvements and bug fixes (Native Apple M1 support, improved model downloads and quality boost, and lots of usability and stability fixes – the full list can be found here). Ending this week: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is 25% off until 4/15. You can use coupon code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs […]

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