Photo Rumors

DxO PureRAW 3 released

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2023

DxO released PureRAW 3 photo enhancement/noise reduction software with DeepPRIME XD AI tech and Fujifilm X support. A free 30-day trial is available.

DxO also released PhotoLab 6.4 (product page | additional information | free trial).

Here are some of the DxO PureRAW 3 key features:

Denoising At The Demosaicing Level  Lens Sharpness
Optical Corrections
Queueing System
Multiple Format Export
Renewed Interface
For Mac & PC
Process files from within Adobe Lightroom Classic (new DNG file appear instantly in your catalog)
DeepPRIME XD:
- Billions of images to train a neural network to understand noise, color, and detail.
- Taking noise reduction and detail recovery to another level
- Delivers more than the equivalent of an extra 2.5 stops of ISO
- Bayer and X-Trans sensors

DxO released 351 new Optics Modules for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Sigma lenses

Additional information on DxO PureRAW 3:

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Nikon Z8 camera rumors recap

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2023

Nikon Z8 mockup

Nikon Z8 camera rumors recap:

The Z8 was described to me as a hybrid camera between the Z7 and the Z9
Similar form factor to the Nikon Z6/Z7
Improved EVF
Improved autofocus
Same sensor as the Z9
Will not have all of the Z9 features (obviously)
Announcement expected before the summer (the latest time frame I heard is April and shipping in May, development announcement could come earlier)
Price in Europe: around €4,500 – not sure if this is for a camera only or for a lens kit (US prices are usually lower)
Will use the same battery as the Nikon Z7 (Nikon EN-EL15c)
External battery grip will be available
8K 60 video
Dedicated USB-C Power Delivery port for charging/continuous use
9MP EVF (the Canon EOS R3 already has 5.8MP EVF)
Nikon Z8 size comparison with the Z7, Z9, and D850 cameras:

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New AI-Powered Workflow for Photographers video course by AlexOnRAW

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2023

AlexOnRAW released a new AI-Powered Workflow for photographers video course. The course is created for a broader audience than the AlexOnRAW Capture One products and covers the hot topic of AI editing. The course contains three hours of high-quality video lessons. All videos are available online or for download, and as transcripts for quick reference.

Until the 31st of March, you can pre-order the course with a 40% discount. PhotoRumors readers can use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off on top of the pre-order discount.

Additional information:

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Leica Q3 camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2023

Leica Q3 camera rumors recap:

The official announcement is expected in May/June 2023 timeframe
Same sensor and image processor as the Leica M11 (60MP)
Same camera body, lens, and image stabilization as the Leica Q2
Code name “Wilson”
Higher price than the Q2 (currently $5,795)
Swivel screen (unconfirmed)

Here are some previous Leica Q3 camera concepts:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2023

Ricoh GR III price increases in the UK, new Pentax savings in Germany

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS pancake lens listed as discontinued in Japan

Sony a7IV Firmware 2.00 Released With Support For The Creator’s App

Sony’s Creators’ Cloud Press Release

Fujinon GF28-100mm f/4 and XF18-120mm f/4 Patents Found

Lightroom Fails Fujifilm Again: Fujifilm X-T5 X-Trans V HR vs Fujifilm X-T30 X-Trans IV

New Instax Up! App Press Release

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New Sony full-frame vlogging camera rumored to be announced on March 29

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2023

Sony is rumored to announce a new full-frame camera for vloggers on March 29 (previously reported here):

The model name will be ZV-E, ZV-E1 or something similar
Similar design to the Sony a7c
12MP sensor from the Sony a7s III
4k 60p and 4k 120p video
Max ISO of 409,600

New Sony ZV full-frame and a6700/a7000 cameras rumored

The vlog camera market has doubled in two years and every company is trying to cash in on that trend:

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New Topaz Photo AI update released

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2023

Topaz Labs released a new Photo AI update – here are the details:

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New Sony ZV full-frame and a6700/a7000 cameras rumored

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2023

From SonyAddict:

“The Federation of Independent Photographers believes that a Full Frame ZV camera will launch at the end of March. They also mention that Sony will release a new high-end APS-C camera as the Sony a6700 or Sony a7000. The high-end APS-C camera should use the 26MP APS-C sensor that Fujifilm has been using and it will be positioned as a small Sony A1.”

Updates: