Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts:
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):
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.
→ 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!
Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0.
For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT):
Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:
Volumetric video capturing system temporarily located at Sagamihara Plant
A lobby image of the video production facility at Heiwajima, Tokyo
With the Nikkor 800mm Z lens announcement, Nikon also released another press release about a new “Nikon Creates” production subsidiary that has entered the imaging content creation business (partnered with Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m2B74YnfLI
Additional information:
Nikon released their Medium Term Management Plan for 2022-2025 (the slide presentation is here, the video presentation can be found here). Next are the details for the Imaging Business:
Direction for Imaging Products Business:
Vision: Expand the possibilities for visual expression and acquire overwhelming support from all generations of fans around the world
Main points for the digital camera segment:
Earnings plan: achieve revenue of ¥200.0B and Operating profit margin of 10% on a stable basis.
Here is the second side for the Imaging Business:
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