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Topaz Labs released several new fidelity models across their apps. These updates focus on more natural detail, reduced artifacts, and improved consistency across different content types. The models support use cases like portraits, animals, vintage photos, and older videos. Here’s what’s new:

Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C macro manual focus lens (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM) with a clicked aperture: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Brightin Star store (use code RUMORS for $5 off) 2× Magnification 0.182m closest focusing distance Clicked aperture with half-stop control Special IMC xoating Additional information:

AP reports that the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is already sold out, with no additional cameras expected until March: The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome development announcement was in October 2025. The camera was then officially released and listed for preorder on January 14th: B&H Photo WEX Photo Foto Erhardt Additional coverage of the […]

Viltrox will announce their first L-mount lens(es) on February 5th. I have been reporting for a while that the first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount This is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount: Viltrox joined the […]

Fast, Precise, Automatic Background Removal with Aiarty Image Matting (Limited-time Exclusive Deal) Extracting a subject from its background is often a tedious, mechanical chore, especially when dealing with fine edges like hair, cluttered backgrounds, or scenes where the foreground and background share similar colors. Aiarty Image Matting aims to simplify this process using AI, turning […]