TopazLabs A.I. Gigapixel 1.1 update released

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2018


TopazLabs released A.I. Gigapixel 1.1 update (you can get a free trial). Here is what's new:

  • Expanded system compatibility with a CPU mode, which allows more users without a robust GPU to run A.I. Gigapixel on their machine.
  • 6 new  Artificial Intelligence models for different scaling (200%, 400%, 600%) across three settings for input image quality:
    - None - For high-quality images without noise, results in much better detail retention
    - Medium: Improved versions of the included enhancement models
    - High: For images with lots of noise and artifacts, produces a smoother artifact free enlargement while retaining and enhancing perceived details in the image.
  • Resolved issue with not retaining DPI sometimes
  • Resolved sizing issue with size not passing through correctly sometimes
  • Bug fixes (see changelog)

TopazLabs A.I. Gigapixel intro videos:

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Irix EDGE filters system update

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2018


An update on the Irix surprise I reported about two weeks ago - it seems that for Photokina, Irix will update their EDGE filters system:

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If you believe the Internet, Samsung is now also making sensors for Fuji/Pentax/Ricoh

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2018
Samsung NX prototype mirrorless cameras

Samsung NX prototype mirrorless cameras

In addition to making full frame sensors for Panasonic (?) and coming back with their own new mirrorless camera (?), Samsung is apparently now also making APS-C sensors for... Fujifilm and also Ricoh/Pentax... The source? A random comment made by somebody on a  forum. Then another forum referenced the first forum, then another website quoted two sources, then a desperate rumors website quoted 3 sources... and so on, you get the idea.

While there is some evidence that Samsung and Fujifilm/Pentax are/have worked together, I just would like to remind you of some of the fake/made up Samsung/Fuji rumors reported in the past few years:

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Q&A with Canon engineers on the new EOS R mirrorless system

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2018


Imaging Resource published their interview with Canon engineers about the new EOS R mirrorless system. Here is a recap:

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The next camera to be announced by Canon: PowerShot SX70 HS

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2018


Nokishita reports that the next camera announcement from Canon will be for the previously rumored PowerShot SX70 HS.

The Canon SX70 HS will be a replacement for the current PowerShot SX60 HS model (pictured above).

Canon already has a scheduled press conference on Photokina Media Preview Day (September 25th).

Like the new Canon EOS R Facebook page

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2018

Make the most of your Pentax camera

Ricoh GR photographic dynamic range and other sensor measurements posted at PhotonsToPhotos

Official Elinchrom Skyport EL on Fujifilm X-T2 Photo

Three new Sony accessories:

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List of questionable reports about new products “rumored” to be announced for Photokina

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2018


As I already reported, the Sony product announcement at the IBC 2018 show yesterday was not photography related: Sony announced only two new camcorders (HXR-NX200 and HDC-3500). No new Sony a6500 replacement or a Sony a7sIII cameras were announced at the IBC show yesterday as some websites have suggested. There was also no Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF FE lens announcement on September 10th as some websites have suggested... as I already reported as well...

Here is a list of questionable reports that can be found online about new products "rumored" to be announced for Photokina:

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Adobe reports record revenue (again) + list of Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop alternative

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2018


This is my sixth "Adobe reports record revenue (again)" post and while I am very happy that Adobe is doing well, I think they should bring back the standalone licensing option for their photo editing software if they really care about their customers (they won't and they don't) - not everyone wants to be locked to a monthly payment plan forever.

Here is a list of Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop alternatives:

And here are the latest Adobe financial highlights:

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