Grand Teton National Park 2019

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2020

Grand Teton National Park 2019 by Randy Dykstra (website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter):


One of my favorite places on Earth is the Grand Tetons.  My time with that area spans from a trip I missed after graduating High School and always regretted to today where I conduct annual photography tour/workshops and share my experiences with others.   This blog is a compilation of photos from my 2019 event.   It was an excellent trip and there was an absolutely great group of photographers attending. We had attendees from California, Texas, Washington and as far away as Germany. We all experienced a special time in the Tetons.

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Just released: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise, ON1 HDR plus the latest photo editing deals

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2020


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that can upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products).  See this post for what’s new.


Topaz Labs released DeNoise version.2.1.3 (you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 – valid for all Topaz products). See this post for what’s new.


ON1 announced a new standalone app: ON1 HDR for merging multiple bracketed photos into a single high-dynamic-range (HDR) image. ON1 HDR is currently available at an introductory special for just $39.99 (normally $49.99). See this post for more info.


You can get 20% off ON1 Photo RAW with promo code NIKONRUMORS.


From April 10 through April 14, Skylum Luminar 4 will have the biggest discount since its release: $15 off on Luminar and you can get an additional $10 off with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (a total of $25 in discounts).


Ending next week: 15% off all DxO software with code GETDXO15NOW (including NIK Collection 2 and DxO PhotoLab).


The German Franzis Photographer’s Projects Collection is on sale for $39 (original price: $276, 86% off).


Get 10% off Exposure X5 with promo code NIKONRUMORS.

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Tamron’s latest notice about lens compatibility with Nikon Z cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2020


Tamron released new firmware updates for some of their lenses to be compatible with Nikon Z cameras – now the Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD lens also works with Nikon Z cameras (Z50/Z6/Z7) and the FTZ adapter:

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Japan’s economic stimulus package will push manufacturers to shift production out of China

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2020



An interesting development coming from Japan – apparently, as part of the Japanese stimulus legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese government is offering financial incentives to Japanese companies to move factories out of China, and back to Japan or other countries. I don’t know enough on that topic in order to form an opinion, but I will quote a few online publications:

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Check out the latest Alphagvrd skins for Nikon cameras and lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2020




Check out the latest Alphagvrd skins Nikon cameras and lenses:

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COVID-19 cabin fever: using a Nikon camera as a webcam for streaming in home studio and online meetings for best quality

By [NR] admin | Published: April 8, 2020


Roie Galitz (see his amazing/previous guest posts) created this how-to video on using the Nikon D850 (and D780, Z7, Z6, etc.) as a webcam for streaming in home studio and online meetings for best quality:

Here is the gear used/needed:

  

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Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus (COVID-19) and climate change

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2020


Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus relief and to fighting climate change:

  • The Peak Design Travel Tripod will launch on Apr. 7th (Adorama and B&H in the US)
  • Peak Design will donate all Tripod profits from our first 4 days of sales to coronavirus relief and climate change
  • Applies to every PD Travel Tripod sold, direct or retail.
  • On average, that’s $120 per carbon fiber tripod, $70 per aluminum tripod
  • Donation timeline: Tuesday Apr. 7th through Friday Apr. 10th

Funds recipients:

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