Macphun Luminar will get a new DAM module in 2018

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2017


After the releases of the new cloud-only version of Lightroom, Macphun announced that their product Luminar will be getting a new DAM module (Digital Asset Manager) in 2018. The new functionality will work with both hard drive and cloud platforms (see screenshots above).


Machpun created also a new interactive landing page with some more information about their response to Adobe's recent announcements.

The new DAM will be a free update for all Luminar 2018 owners.

Luminar is also coming soon to Windows (more info available here).

Here is a short video about the new DAM for Luminar:

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Sony may or may not announce a new camera next week for the PhotoPlus show

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2017


Several readers have emailed me with questions about the long-rumored new Sony camera (nobody knows what that camera will be yet). The only rumors I reported here on the blog were about a new Sony camera (WW940439) that is already registered with some government agencies. As far as I know, this is the only reliable information we have so far.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2017

Nikkei: “With sharper focus, Nikon looks to beat first-half profit forecast”

Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

Leica announces “LimoLand by Jean Pigozzi” special edition Sofort camera

HD Pentax-DA 645 90-180mm or 80-160mm f/4.5ED AW SR lens patent filed in Japan

Iridient Developer 3.2 Released With Fujifilm X-E3 Support

About SEL50F14Z Planar T * FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Switched Lens Extends Free Service Term Notice

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens specifications

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2017

The basic specifications of the previously rumored Olympus PRO lenses leaked online:


Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens (price in Japan ¥142,560 yen with tax or around $1,200):

  • Filter diameter: 62 mm
  • Size: φ68.2 x 87 mm
  • Weight: 390 g


Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO lens (price in Japan ¥142,560 yen with tax or around $1,200):

  • Filter diameter: 62 mm
  • Size: φ70 x 84.9 mm
  • Weight: 410 g

The official announcement should be next week for the PhotoPlus show.

Via Nokishita

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Adobe, you promised: “future versions of Lightroom will be made available via traditional perpetual licenses indefinitely”

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2017


With the announcement of the new Adobe Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic and the elimination of the standalone Lightroom version (more info here), I want to remind everybody what Adobe has been repeating over the years - Lightroom will continue to be available as a standalone version:

Q. Will Lightroom become a subscription only offering after Lightroom 5?

A. Future versions of Lightroom will be made available via traditional perpetual licenses indefinitely.

 
You can try some of the new alternatives to Lightroom:

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Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens announced

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2017

The rumored new Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens is now officially announced. US pricing is $2,399 (available for pre-order).

Press release and technical specifications:

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Adobe Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic announced

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2017


As previously reported, today Adobe announced a new cloud-based Lightroom CC and rebranded the old Lightroom 7 to Lightroom Classic:

What’s the Difference Between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic?

Going forward, the product you’ve known as Lightroom will be rebranded “Lightroom Classic CC”. Why change? We have introduced a new photography service that will now be called “Lightroom CC”. It is designed to be a cloud-based ecosystem of apps that are deeply integrated and work together seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web. Lightroom Classic CC is designed for desktop-based (file/folder) digital photography workflows. It’s a well-established workflow solution that is distinct and separate from our new cloud-native service. By separating the two products, we’re allowing Lightroom Classic to focus on the strengths of a file/folder based workflow that many of you enjoy today, while Lightroom CC addresses the cloud/mobile-oriented workflow.

Additional info is available here. The current Adobe CC plan rates can be found here. You can get a free Lightroom trial on this page. The last three versions of Lightroom can be downloaded here (see also this link for more information). Adobe's website has also a dedicated page for Lightroom CC.

ACR 10 was also released with support for several new cameras and lenses.

Related videos (more available here):

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New Adobe Lightroom version expected to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: October 17, 2017


I already reported that the rumored new Lightroom 7 (or whatever they call it) will be announced during the Adobe Max conference that starts tomorrow. As you can see from the screenshot above taken from the conference's official website, in this keynote Adobe is expected to "unveil major innovation across the world’s best creative system including a new generation of Creative Cloud apps, services and assets."

The new version of Lightroom will also finally have RAW support for the popular Nikon D850 camera.

The current Adobe CC plan rates can be found here. You can get a free Lightroom trial on this page. The last three versions of Lightroom can be downloaded here (see also this link for more information). Adobe's website has also a dedicated page for Lightroom CC.

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