Just released: Capture One version 14.4, Nik Collection version 4.2, Luminar AI Update 5, Exposure X7, Lightroom sneak peek

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2021


Capture One released version 14.4. Additional information on the new version is available here. If you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free in December 2021 (use code LEICARUMORS for 10% off).


DxO released Nik Collection version 4.2 (the NIK Collection sale is ending today). Additional information on the new version is available here.


The Luminar AI Update 5 has already been soft-launched and will be available for download to everybody in the next few days.


New Exposure Software X7 announced. Additional information on the new version can be found here.

Adobe released a sneak peek of their new AI-powered masking tool that will be coming soon to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw.


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New Leitz Elsie full-frame cine prime lenses announced

By LR admin | Published: September 29, 2021


Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH announced new Leitz Elsie full-frame cine prime lenses announced (Leitz cine lenses are sold at B&H Photo). Here are the details:

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New Leica APO-Summicron-SL lenses trade-in promotion

By LR admin | Published: September 28, 2021


Leica Store Miami is having a new Leica APO-Summicron-SL lenses trade-in promotion until October 15h. Here are the details:

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There is a new Pixii APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2021


As previously reported, Pixii announced a new and updated version of their APS-C connected digital rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount. Here are the details and the new features:

Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

  • New 26MP BSI sensor with increased dynamic range, ultra-low noise, and ISO ranging from ISO 160 to 12800 natively.
  • New interactive viewfinder: Pixii now integrates a new miniature display that projects key information directly into its optical viewfinder. For the first time in a rangefinder camera, Pixii lets you interact with all camera settings, without leaving the viewfinder, for a more immersive experience.
  • USB-C support: the new Pixii comes standard with USB-C, faster charging, a more accurate battery gauge and up to 128GB of internal storage.
  • More storage options.
  • New lower price: from 2999 euros (incl. VAT in Europe, $2999 in the US).
  • Pre-order starts on 30.09.
  • Press release:

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Update on the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera model project

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2021


There have been several updates to the Ur-Leica Lego Ideas camera project I reported last month. There is a new stand and the camera itself has received some upgrades: the right side is extended with one stud/brick, the shutter release button has been made tactile, and the lens cover is now printed and swivels:


In order for this project to come to reality, we will need 10,000 supporters. We currently have 284 supporters. Please register for Lego Ideas (you can do so with your social media accounts) and support this project, otherwise, after a year the project will expire and we will never get it back. Even if you don’t plan on getting the Ur-Leica Lego camera, please support this project so other people can get it. Note that this is not my project, I just want to be able to buy this Ur-Leica Lego camera one day. Hopefully, someone at Leica Camera will share this project with other fans.

Please support this Ur-Leica camera model project on Lego Ideas

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The latest updates on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7

By LR admin | Published: September 23, 2021


Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers):

  • Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect.
  • Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI.
  • RelightAI is a tool for controlling the light in your photos based on image depth as determined by AI, allowing you to easily and effortlessly fix photos that need fill lighting.
  • MaskAI allows you to easily detect and select elements of your photo for precise control over how tools are applied.
  • Sky Enhancer AI:  Precisely adjust the color and exposure of the sky and clouds.
  • AccentAI: Balance exposure and color before RelightAI to create appealing contrast.
  • Portrait BokehAI: Adjust the depth of an image and control background blurring.
  • New Luminar Neo engine in the background


The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:

  • New panorama stitching tool
  • New HDR merging tool


Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:

  • New Sky Swap AI
  • New Time-Lapse Creation
  • Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
  • New Photoshop Plugin Host
  • Newly Retooled Export
  • New Line Mask Tool
  • New Backup and Restore
  • New Favorites in Browse
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Gesture Support
  • Apple Silicon Native


More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.


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New firmware updates released for the Leica SL2 and SL2-S cameras

By LR admin | Published: September 22, 2021


Today Leica Camera released firmware update version 3.0 for the SL2 mirrorless camera. Step by step instructions on how to perform the update can be found at Reddotforum.

Update – there is also a new firmware update version 2.1 for the Leica SL2-S.

Here are the details:

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