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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 […]

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Leica at the 2023 Bild Expo in NYC

Here are a few pictures of the Leica booth at the 2023 Bild Expo that started yesterday in NYC (check also the B&H Bild Expo specials): Some more pictures of the “historical” exhibit at the 2023 Bild Expo:

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50 years Leica Portugal

Leica celebrates 50 years of their factory in Portugal:

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Leica digest #126

→ Funleader x BrightinStar 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount review at Fstoppers. Additional info on the lens can be found here. → New and updated Mr.Ding Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.1 E58 V2 lens for Leica-M released – now available also in silver (additional information). → Shoten R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm […]

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Leica Cine 1 XPR UHD 4k ultra short-throw theater projector now available for pre-order

I already reported that the new Leica Cine 1 laser TV will be available in stores this September. Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo: Leica Cine 1 120″ 3000-lumen XPR UHD 4k ultra short-throw theater projector ($9,495) Leica Cine 1 100″ 3000-lumen XPR UHD 4k ultra short-throw theater projector with 100″ ALR screen ($10,989) […]

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Leica digest #125

→ A Closer Look at Bruce Gilden. → Major Skylum Luminar Neo coming with many new AI-powered tools. → Several Panasonic Lumix L-mount camera and lens bundles are currently on sale: “Purchase a qualified LUMIX camera body or lens kit [DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X] plus any LUMIX S-Series lens to receive $400 off. Limit 2 lenses per customer for total […]

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Leica digest #125

→ New: Vi Vante Gaucho “Mendoza” brown leather adjustable camera strap. → New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” macro lens announced. → Disassembly and repair: MS-Optics Sonnetar 73mm F1.5 Leica M mount lens. → Panasonic L-mount event at the 2023 Photo & Imaging Show in Shanghai: new partnership with DJI, LiDAR autofocus, new S […]

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The latest releases from Topaz, Luminar, ACDSee, Peakto, Mylio, and the Clever Photographer

→ Topaz Labs released a major new Photo AI 1.5 (version 1.5.1) – you can also get $40 off until August 18th. Additional information on the new version is available here. → Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week. → Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes. → Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off […]

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