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


The Adobe April releases are out:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom CC trial is available on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

ON1 released a preview of the interface in the upcoming new ON1 Resize AI software:

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is 25% off until April 15:


Via PhotoRumors

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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
  • Sample photos
  • Price $1,199
  • Additional pictures:

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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 product for a 15% off discount.

Check also this Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI upscale example (from 4,000px to 16,000px):

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage

I have not done one of those “Nikon Z9 additional coverage” posts in a while, so here we go:


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp.


Free Nikon Z9 Tech Talk on Thursday, April 14, 5 PM PST.


→ The latest version of DxO Photo Lab version 5.2.0 (free trial) has added support for the Nikon Z9 camera.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #671



→ New Nikon Z backpack released in the UK with a price tag of less than $60… Nikon USA, are you listening?

→ New KAZA case for Nikon Zfc cameras.


Using the Nikon 8mm f/8 Fish-eye Nikkor as intended: for SCIENCE!

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