Today DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4. The DxO Optics Modules were also upgraded and now include support for the new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (DxO offers more than 77,000 camera and lens combinations). Additional information can be found here (the press release is available here).
The latest updates from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe
New Nikon Z9 classes with Steve Simon:
NEW: Tokyo Nikon Z9 in-person masterclass with Steve Simon: Nov 5, 2022.
NEW: Passionate Photographer Tokyo Photobook Masterclass Workshop (Steve Simon & Soichi Hayashi): Nov 6-12, 2022.
Steve Simon’s Nikon Z9 mastery online bootcamp: October 13, 2022.
Nikon Z9 New York City Mentorship Masterclass: October 28-30, 2022.
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The Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x is now in stock in the US at Amazon (only 5 pieces left, sold and shipped by Amazon):
For a limited time the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is $400 off only at Amazon and at Focus Camera:
Update: Amazon sold out, the low price is now available only at Focus Camera (an authorized US dealer).
The regular price of the lens is $996.95:
The Nikon Z9 should be available and in stock by the end of the year at most retailers.
Even B&H Photo is currently shipping Nikon Z9 orders placed on September 5th.
A large batch of Nikon Z9 cameras is expected in Germany in the next few weeks that will fulfill most if not all existing pre-orders (confirmed by Nikon Service Point Dresden):
| Z9 pre-orders (US): | Europe | Canada |
| Adorama B&H Amazon Pauls’s Photo Service Photo | Calumet (NL) Calumet (DE) Foto Erhardt (DE) Foto Koch (DE) WEX (UK) | CameraCanada |
→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.2 (Photo AI combines DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one package). The release notes can be found here. Photo AI is currently $40 off until October 7. You can get an additional 15% off with code GETPHOTOAI.
→ Skylum announced their fifth paid extension for Luminar Neo that will be released in November: Focus Stacking (the other extensions so far are Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, and Noiseless AI Extensions). Use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.
→ The all-new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is coming on October 10 (more info here). The 2023 version will be the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here).
→ Check out also the ON1 Creative library.
→ Capture One introduces tethering for iPad.
→ Capture One Pro 23 is coming soon (expected before the end of 2023).
→ Adobe announced Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 – now available at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. Additional information is available on Adobe’s website (see also hands-on review).
→ ProGrade Cobalt series CFexpress memory cards now with increased capacity (order here).
→ Westcott announced new FJ80 II flash, FJ-X3 trigger, and light kits (pre-order: Adorama | B&H).
→ New: Meike MK-EFTZ-B autofocus lens adapter for Canon EF/EF-S lenses to Nikon Z cameras.
→ Nikon is trying to invalidate RED’s raw video patent, arguing it shouldn’t have been granted in the first place.
→ The Thousand and One Nights No.83: in search of the ultimate high-power zoom AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED.
→ What’s in my bag: storytelling photographer Joe McNally
→ Tips for storytelling photography with Joe McNally
The latest Nikon-related videos are next:
