The previously rumored Adobe Lightroom 5 Beta version is now available for download at Adobe Labs. The videos in this post will give a good overview of the new features and functionality.
Additional Lightroom 5 resources can be found here and here.
Lightroom 5 Beta what’s new video:
TechCrunch prematurely published an article on the upcoming Adobe Lightroom 5 public beta software. The Google cache version of the post should soon be available. Here are some of the changes in the new version:
The promotion video of the Ricoh GR camera leaked online (thanks to everyone who sent that in). The official announcement will be tomorrow (April 16th). Here are some screenshots form the video:
Update: the new Canon DSLRs and lens bundles rebates are also out.
The new Canon instant rebates (up to $300 off) on selected lenses and Speedlights are now live at B&H:
Top and front drawings of the upcoming Samsung NX2000 mirrorless camera appeared at a recent FCC filing (via Engadget). The new model will have a 20.3 MP CMOS sensor, 802.11n WiFi capabilities and will most likely run on the Tizen OS – traces of the Tizen OS were already found in the NX300 firmware:
Update: see also this post for more information on the new GR camera.
Here are some additional specifications for the upcoming Ricoh GR compact camera:
Some more details surfaced on soon to be announced Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens: the lens image stabilization will provide the equivalent of 4.5 stops faster shooting. The autofocus speed of the lens will be 0.28 seconds thanks to two linear motors. The new lens is expected to start shipping next month (May, 2013) with a price tag of $699. The rest of the technical specs can be found here:
Ricoh GR4
Update: additional specifications are available here.
The signs for a new Ricoh GR camera has been out for few months: Ricoh has recently filed patents for several new lenses designed for APS-C cameras and the GR Digital IV has been listed as discontinued for a while. Here are the latest specifications of the soon to be released new Ricoh Digital GR compact digital camera with a fixed 28mm f/2.8 lens and 16MP APS-C sensor (Google translation):
Topaz Labs released B&W Effects 2.1. The new features include zone system, borders, tone quick tools and apply button. You can read all the details on the new version in this this blog post. Topaz B&W Effects 2.1 screenshots:
Few before and after comparisons to get an idea what you can do with Topaz B&W Effects:
Adaptive dynamic conversion
Dynamic cyanotype conversion
Warm tone with selective color
