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Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1

The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You […]

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ProGrade Digital announced the first CFexpress version 4.0 Type B memory card and reader

ProGrade Digital is the first company to announce a new 1.3TB CFexpress version 4.0 Type B memory card and a reader providing read speeds of up to 3,400MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 3,000MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s: ProGrade Digital 1.3TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card (one card: […]

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The “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo

Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):

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Nikon booth at the Bild Expo

Here are a few pictures of the Nikon booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started today in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):

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CIPA July numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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The new CFexpress memory card update 4.0 will double the speed to 4 GB/s while still being backward compatible

The latest CFexpress memory card update 4.0 will double the speed to 4 GB/s while still being backward compatible: CompactFlash Association members: Additional information:

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The Nikon F camera used to shoot some of Jimi Hendrix’s album covers is up for auction (again)

Back in July I reported that the Nikon F camera used to shoot some of Jimi Hendrix’s album covers was up for sale. The original auction was supposed to be back in July but for some reason, the setup is still listed online for an upcoming auction on September 12th, 2023. Here are the details:

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More new Chinese lenses coming for Nikon Z-mount (7Artisans, Viltrox, Meike, AstrHori, Venus Optics, Brightin Star)

Here is a list of new/upcoming lenses for Nikon Z-mount from various Chinese manufacturers/brands: 7Artisans will soon announce a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens. AstrHori officially announced (development announcement) the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount (the Sony version can be found here). Viltrox confirmed that their new AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro lens will […]

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