Just released: new Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (+more bundles from the Clever Photographer)


Luminar NEO Power Bundle by Clever Photographer: This product has been a bestseller since its release, with over 15,000 copies sold, and has received top ratings from Luminar NEO users. Over 986 new elements to power up your Luminar NEO tools. Get extra high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Sky Objects, LUTs & Presets and transform your images with just a few clicks.

Product: Include 986 custom Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, LUTs, and Presets. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.


Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (NEW) by Clever Photographer: Enhance your photos effortlessly with 38 preset collections containing 380 meticulously crafted presets, designed to transform your images in Luminar NEO.

Product: The product includes 38 preset collections with more than 380 presets specifically designed for Luminar NEO. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.


Landscape Photography Overlays by Clever Photographer: This is a “non-Luminar” product for various photo editing software packages.

It includes 859 high-resolution elements, covering various situations for Landscape Photographers. Suitable for all skill levels, it easily adds depth, texture, and light to your photos. Compatible with popular editing applications like Adobe Photoshop. Includes video tutorials.

Product: The product includes 22 overlay collections with over 859 overlays. The overlays are compatible with a series of photo editing software including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, Luminar, Gimp, Paint-Shop Pro, etc. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing and using the overlays in most of the current photo editing software.


Skylum recently released Luminar Neo version 1.10.1: “In Update 1.10.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements.”

Via PhotoRumors

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Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 additional coverage (the new “Auto Capture” feature)


Here is some additional coverage of the new Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 (mainly on the new “Auto Capture” feature):

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Nikon also released IPTC Preset Manager Version 1.3.0


In addition to the major Z9 firmware update version 4.00, Nikon also released IPTC Preset Manager Version 1.3.0. Here are the changes:

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Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 released


The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 is now officially released and it is a major update – here are the changes:

Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 additional coverage (the new “Auto Capture” feature)

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Deal of the day: Angelbird 2TB AV Pro MK2 CFexpress 2.0 Type B memory card now $280 off


The Angelbird 2TB AV Pro MK2 CFexpress 2.0 Type B memory card is currently $280 off at B&H.

Several other memory cards are also on sale (see the CFexpress list here):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #732


→ SanDisk released new 512GB and 1TB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory cards: Adorama | B&H Photo.


→ Comparing the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens – the Canon version is twice as expensive and almost twice as heavy.


→ The new Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens will be released also for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here). Additional information on the lens can be found here. All Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.


→ Unistellar developed new Deep Dark Technology to filter noise and light pollution (Nikon invests in Unistellar in April).

→ Tbe latest Nikon-relaetd YouTube videos:

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Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.3.8 released with Nikon Z8 support, currently $40 off


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8 with added support for the Nikon Z8 camera. Here are the changes since version 1.3.7:

  • Fixed caching processed image causing significant delay in preview
  • Fixed right side of Side by Side view constantly requesting procs when panning
  • Added 3 and 5 times scales to Autopilot settings in Preferences
  • Added camera support for the following:
    • DJI Mavic 3 Pro
    • Nikon Z8 (HE and HE* compression not supported yet)
    • Panasonic DC-S5M2
    • Sony Xperia 1 II Telephoto Camera
    • Sony ZV-E1

Topaz Labs Photo AI is currently $40 off (until June 16th):


Other software with Nikon Z8 support:

Nikon released new versions of Picture Control Utility, Camera Control Pro, NX Studio, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility with added support for the Z 8 camera

Nikon released new versions of Picture Control Utility, Camera Control Pro, NX Studio, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility with added support for the Z 8 camera

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The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available

The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

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