Just released: Skylum Luminar 4.2, DxO PhotoLab 3.2, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI, ON1 Photo RAW 2020.1


Skylum released a new Luminar 4.2 with a new AI-augmented sky, improvements to portrait tools, improved relight scene in AI sky replacement and other updates.


DxO released DxO PhotoLab 3.2 – the latest version of the DxO photo-editing software with improved local adjustment tools, new camera support and more.


Topaz Labs released a new version of Sharpen AI. This update includes batch processing capabilities and the ability to selectively apply or remove the sharpening treatment to certain areas in your image. Topaz Labs is also launching a special sale: Sharpen AI will be on sale for $59.99 (regularly $79.99) until April 3.


The new ON1 Photo RAW version 2020.1 is also released. It’s a free update for all owners of version 2020. The new version 2020.1 features a new algorithm for better highlight recovery, a better user experience for using maps, better control when using focus stacking, new user interface enhancements, an all-new single image workflow, and more. This new update also adds performance improvements, bug fixes, support for additional cameras, and new lens correction profiles.

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Confirmed: 7 Leica M lenses and accessories are discontinued


I took some heat from readers when I reported last week that several Leica M lenses will be discontinued. Guess what? It’s all official now. As I already mentioned, the list is actually longer and it includes accessories – here it is:

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Leica digest #56


Rocky Nook is offering 40% off all books (paperback, ebook, and bundles) with coupon code PHOTORUMORS at checkout. All available photography books can be found here. Next are the latest Leica related videos:

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Leica’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)


Here is Leica’s official response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) – additional information is available here:

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New in the online store: dark safari green anodized metal rear M-mount lens caps



I have a brand new batch of dark safari green anodized metal rear lens caps for M-mount lenses listed for sale at the online store – they should be a perfect match for the latest safari M lenses.

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Several Leica M lenses are no longer in production and cannot be ordered


Fotogoerlitz (www.fotogoerlitz.de) informed that the following Leica M lenses are no more available – apparently, the lenses are no longer in production:

There could be more lenses that are no more in production and are not listed above – check availability at our sponsors:

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Back in stock: quick release set for camera straps



Vi Vante is already selling their new quick-release set for camera straps with round strap lugs:

  • The proprietary clip feeds right through the built-in side protection or clips directly to straps without
  • In photos you can barely even tell there is a clip or anything in between the camera and the strap
  • Extremely Strong 10mm Titanium Body Ring
  • Proprietary Clip Sourced by Vi Vante
  • Must be used with a half case or leather protection circles to prevent from friction with camera
  • Works in compilation with straps that have side protection

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