Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1



The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You can get Photo AI 2 for free if you’ve purchased or renewed Photo AI within the past year. If your upgrade license has expired, you can renew for half price to get Photo AI v2 plus another year of upgrades. Additional information is available here.

Topaz Photo AI is currently $159 ($40 off) until September 22nd, 2023.


Skylum releases Luminar Neo update version 1.13.0 with Studio Light feature, Blur Tool, and other improvements. Additional information is available here.

You can get 30% off Luminar with coupon code NR30 (valid until September 11th).


Check out also the new Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle with 0ver 721 new AUTUMN elements, high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Frames, LUTs, Presets, and more. Additional information is available here.


This year ON1 will release two new versions of Photo RAW 2024ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 and ON1 Photo RAW 2024. Additional information is available here.

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ProGrade Digital announced the first CFexpress version 4.0 Type B memory card and reader


ProGrade Digital is the first company to announce a new 1.3TB CFexpress version 4.0 Type B memory card and a reader providing read speeds of up to 3,400MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 3,000MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s:

The new card is sold also at Adorama (coming soon to the ProGrade Amazon store).

See this post for additional information on CFexpress update 4.0:

The new CFexpress memory card update 4.0 will double the speed to 4 GB/s while still being backward compatible

Technical specifications:

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The “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo


Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):

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Nikon booth at the Bild Expo


Here are a few pictures of the Nikon booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started today in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials):

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Nikon Z8 back in stock in the US


The Nikon Z8 is back in stock in the US at:

The new batch should have all previously reported issues fixed.

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New Nikon rebates in the US: many popular lenses are now on sale (up to $300 off)


As I already reported Nikon started new rebates in the US on 13 Nikkor Z lenses:

Prime lenses:

Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 $100 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 $150 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 $200 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 $100 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 $200 off): Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S $250 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service

Zool lenses:

Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 $200 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 $200 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 $300 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 $300 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 $150 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 $300 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service
Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 $200 off: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service

The above rebates are set to expire on September 17th.

In Europe, Nikon has a 10% discount on selected Nikkor lenses:

New Nikon Summer Savings Event starts today

Labor Day specials

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More new Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount (Pergear, Viltrox, Brightin Star)

Pergear 14mm f/2.8 II

Pergear announced a new 14mm f/2.8 II (gen 2) full-frame lens for the Nikon Z-mount (replacement for the previous version). The price is $269. Update: the lens is now also listed on Amazon. Additional information is available here.

Viltrox 28mm f/1.8

New pictures of the Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here).

Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95

Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 lens for Nikon Z mount: the official announcement is on September 6th (see teaser). Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon and at Funleader.

More new Chinese lenses coming for Nikon Z-mount (7Artisans, Viltrox, Meike, AstrHori, Venus Optics, Brightin Star)

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CIPA July numbers


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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