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Capture One 21 version 14.1

Today Capture One 21  released version 14.1. The new features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. The different Capture One 21 buying options can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported cameras) can be found at PhotoRumors.

Capture One 21 (14.1.0) also added Live-View support with zoom and pan for several Leica cameras:

• Leica SL (Typ 601)*, **
• Leica SL2**
• Leica SL2-S**
• Leica S (Typ 007)
• Leica S3

Focus Nudge is currently not supported for any of the above cameras.

*Auto Focus is currently not supported.
** Zoom and pan is not fully supported yet. Limitations: Not showing full window feed in Capture One while zooming. Pan is only possible using the on-camera controls and not from within Capture One.

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.2.4 and Mask AI version 1.3.9

Topaz Labs released new versions of Sharpen AI and Mask AI:

• Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.2.4: improved support for raw and non-raw file types + fixed various color/loading issues for raw files + added an in-app rating system + bug fixes
• Topaz Labs Mask AI version 1.3.9: bug fixes + improved performance + updated in-app trial messaging

The detailed changelog can be found here.

There is also a new Video Enhance AI version 2.0.0 (currently on sale until March 12: regularly priced at $299.99, on sale for $149.99).

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off on all Topaz Labs products. Free trials are available as well.

Also: ON1 released Photo RAW 2021.1 – free 14-day trials are available for all ON1 products (no credit card required).