Topaz Labs released a new version of Sharpen AI 2.1.0 with new auto-detect subjects for masking and more


Topaz Labs released an updated version 2.1.0 to Sharpen AI. This major update includes a new auto-detect masking tool to generate base masks. It can detect 20 different types of subjects, including people, cars, planes, and various animals. The new “auto-detect mode” capability allows Sharpen AI to select the best processing mode (from the Focus, Stabilize, and Sharpen modes). This update is free to existing Sharpen AI owners (available for both Windows and Mac) and allows users to take full advantage of Sharpen AI’s technology by requiring less user input:

“Sharpen AI takes some of the tedious work out of post-processing. With the new “Find Objects” feature in the masking tool, Sharpen AI will automatically detect the subjects in your image for sharpening. It can detect 20 different types of subjects including people, cars, planes, various animals, and more. This feature can be accessed by clicking the “Mask” button to the right in the file list, and then clicking “Find Objects” in the left corner.”

Topaz Labs also launched a new Sharpen AI sale: $59.99 (regularly $79.99). This offer will expire on August 7.

The Utility Bundle, which includes JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI, is also discounted to $195.99 (regularly $249.99).

The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software is also still available for $199.99 ($100 off).

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.


Full changelog:

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A better version of the updated Nikon Nikkor Z lens roadmap (July 2020)


Here is a better version of the updated Nikon Nikkor Z lens roadmap that I posted online earlier this week (previously leaked here) together with the current Z lens lineup (click for larger view) :

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Updated pre-order list for the latest Nikon products

Here is an updated list of pre-order options for the latest Nikon products (now including Amazon, Camera Canada, and a few other updates):


Nikon Z5


Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens


Nikon Z TC-1.4x & TC-2.0x

Nikon EN-EL15c battery

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New: Meike 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount


Meike has a new 50mm f/1.2 manual focus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. Last week the company announced the 35mm f/1.4 APS-C lens Z-Mount. Meike also has two additional lenses for Z-mount: 50mm f/1.7 and 85mm f/2.8 (Adorama | B&H). Additional information on the new Meike 50mm f/1.2 lens:

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The new Z-GR1 extension grip and Z-VP1 vertical bracket for the Nikon Z5 are available only in Japan for now




The previously rumored extension grip Z-GR1 and vertical bracket Z-VP1 for the new Nikon Z5 camera are already listed on the official Nikon store in Japan (Z-GR1, Z-VP1) but I cannot find them on the Nikon USA page or at Adorama and B&H. The Nikon Japan store also has new Nikon Z hot shoe covers. Additional photos of the new Z accessories:

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The new Nikon Z5 is 2mm bigger than the Z6/Z7


The two SD memory card slots made the grip of the new Nikon Z5 camera 2mm bigger when compared to the Nikon Z6/z7 (Z5 left, Z6 right, click for larger view):

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Nikon Z5 vs. Nikon Z6 comparisons



The first Nikon Z5 vs. Nikon Z6 comparison is from Adorama:

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