Just released: Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.2.10 & Skylum Luminar Neo 1.8.0

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2023


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.2.10 (now $40 off until April 21):

  • Improved color rendering for many raw files
  • New Preferences menu
  • New Open Recent option in File menu
  • New ▲ / ▼ button on bottom-left that toggles thumbnail list view
  • New bit depth options for PNG
  • New shortcut for Close All Images (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+W)
  • Improved autopilot logic for subjects and multiple filters
  • Improved authentication handling for various error states
  • Improved monitor colorspace conversions
  • Improved metadata handling in Lightroom Plug-In Extras workflow
  • Improved Spacebar interaction with Original button
  • Updated lens correction database
  • Fixed minor memory leak when saving images
  • Fixed downscaling being disabled due to Autopilot suggestions
  • Fixed issue where folders with dots in them would not save on Windows
  • Fixed Wacom tablet not releasing preview after panning

Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.8.0:

“With Luminar Neo 1.8.0, the Histogram is now available in the Edits tab, and you can sort photos using the raw filter in the Catalog. Additionally, preview on hover is now available for LUTs in the Mood tool, the Blend Mode in Layers, and Camera Profile in the Develop RAW tool. You can also regulate the intensity of a Preset’s adjustments with a slider, and you can use another slider to view your photo’s before and after states. On top of that, you’ll find performance improvements and support for new cameras including the Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R50, and Panasonic DC-S5-ll. Last but not least, Luminar Neo 1.8.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs.”

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The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2023


The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming for Nikon Z-mount. This will be the second TTArtisan autofocus Z lens after the 32mm f/2.8.

TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens additional information:

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Autofocus lens
  • Clicked aperture
  • Metal-built body
  • Price: $149
  • Pre-orders will be open soon (sold also at Amazon)
  • Technical specifications and additional pictures:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 200-600mm lens coming soon?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2023


How2fly has a mixed track record, especially with Nikon product announcements – they seem to have better information for other brands. Last year they predicted that the Z8 will be announced in August 2022, which of course did not happen:

August is over, where is the Nikon Z8?

How2fly now tweeted that the Nikon NIKKOR Z 200-600mm lens is coming soon:


Update #1: the tweet is now deleted.

Update #2: the lens was announced on June 21 and it is 180-600mm as I already reported and not 200-600mm.

Nikon is expected to release eight new Z lenses in 2023

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Get $20 off the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount (coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 5, 2023


You can get $20 off the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount (or any other Meike lens) with coupon code “Nikon Rumors“:


The code works only if you purchase directly from Meike’s website (international shipping available).

Update: the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens is now available also at B&H Photo.

Additional information on the new lens is available here:

Meike announces a new 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount for $200

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About those Nikon trademarks: new 8k proxy editing workflow software?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 5, 2023


I was told that the new logo, Nikon recently filed a trademark for, is designed for a new/upcoming software solution for proxy editing workflow of 8K video. Maybe the name of the software will be “Plena” which will also be “NX Ready” (just guessing here):

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Nikon invests in Unistellar – the pioneer of smart telescopes

By [NR] admin | Published: April 5, 2023


While the telescope market is nothing new for Nikon, the company has made its first investment in the smart telescope industry today in partnership with smart telescope company Unistellar.

Unistellar’s eVscope 2 was the first smart telescope to incorporate Nikon technology, and this new investment will allow Unistellar to develop new smart telescopes and bring them to market.

Nikon and Unistellar announced a new digital astronomical telescope camera eVscope 2

Nikon and Unistellar announce a master joint development agreement

Unistellar products are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Additional information:

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Nikon did have “an exclusive photographic experience” for two days in March in the UK

By [NR] admin | Published: April 5, 2023


Nikon did have “an exclusive photographic experience” for two days in March in the UK for its retailers, content creators, and imaging journalists. I wonder what else was shown there under closed doors and NDAs? Yes, I heard a few people are under NDA already, as I already mentioned online. The article at Ephotozine was titled “Nikon Is The Future” – check it out here.

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