Just recently I told you that Topaz has completely redone the website for their AI software. Check out the new pages at Photo Ai, Video AI, GigaPixel AI. And now we got updates:

Photo Ai Full changelog for version 3.0.2:

• LrC will now export DNGs when processing RAWs without “Adjust Lighting” or “Balance Color”
• Fixed a memory leak caused by large exports of RAW images
• Fixed “Add to collections” feature for LrC sometimes not working on Mac
• Fixed autopilot not applying to batch exports in some scenarios
• Fixed PS Automate plugin not saving changes back to PS on some devices
• Fixed PS Automate plugin looping when cancelling an export
• Fixed the upscaling model selector not showing full names of models
• Fixed images sometimes being skipped during export
• Fixed switching images causing the wrong filters to be processed
• Fixed RAW Denoise being added to invalid RAW images
• Fixed context menu sometimes not opening
• Fixed the shortcuts in preferences being horizontally draggable
• Fixed invalid state when removing all enhancements on RAW images
• Fixed incorrect font rendering on machines without the Inter font
• Added support for window snapping on Windows
• Adjusted PS dialogs on Mac and Windows
• Updated Lensfun

GigaPixel AI Full changelog for version 7.1.3:

• Fixed an issue where pinch to zoom capped at fit zoom levels
• Fixed an issue which caused model flashing when toggling legacy models
• Fixed an issue where clicking an already chosen item re-loaded the image
• Fixed an issue where Shift + F (show detected faces) would not work in the comparison view
• Automatic Lensfun Update

Video AI Full changelog for version 5.0.3:

• Added back reset button for timeline zoom.
• Added .SER as an importable file type.
• Fixed certain input tiff sequences failing to load with projects.
• Fixed 0s elapsed bug when finishing export.
• Fixed stabilization not reloading in app (loading with error).
• Fixed benchmarking failing to load.
• Fixed trim + crop + rotation persistence across projects.
• Fixed EXR+DPX failing to reconvert.

Yep I do agree it’s time to get a new GH7! DO you hear us Panasonic?

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Why Micro Four Thirds Is AWESOME For Street Photography (Robin Wong).
Choosing a Lens for Wildlife Photography (Explora).
Best NAS Devices You Can Use in 2024 (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

Panasonic released the full year financial report. As usual they never really disclose numbers about their digital camera market. So it’s impossible to have a clear view. All they write about that is the following:

favorable sales of digital cameras

And in their forecast they write:

growth of high value-added products (e.g. digital cameras, professional video equipment)

So this is definitely good news. Hope we can soon report even better news once they release a new GH7 :)

You might have heard hat there is a comeback in interest for very old compact digital cameras. And actually it’s a lot of fun to rediscover all the funny aspects and quirks of those kind of cameras. Here is a review of the Olympus Camedia C-5060 (you can find it here on eBay). That camera was very innovative for the time and it even had a slefie screen! :)

7 Reasons To Get The Panasonic G7 In 2024

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What the heck is happening with OM System’s PEN cameras? (DigitalCameraWorld).
The Panasonic GM1 Is a Modern Mini-camera Classic That Is Sorely Missed (Fstoppers).
Gift Ideas for Portrait Photographers (Explora).
How to Take Photos in Stormy Weather (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

OM System announced the price increase on the following lenses:

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
・225,500 yen Before revision
・264,000 yen After revision
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
・247,500 yen Before revision
・286,000 yen After revision

Google translated text:

OM Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. will revise the shipping prices and suggested retail prices of some products from May 16, 2024 (Thursday).
As raw material costs, manufacturing and logistics costs have skyrocketed in recent years, we have made every effort to maintain prices by improving productivity and reducing costs through rationalization. However, it has become difficult to maintain current prices through such corporate efforts alone.
Therefore, we will be implementing price revisions for some products as shown below. We will continue to strive to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Shipping price and suggested retail price revision Implementation date: May 16, 2024
Price revision rate: approx. 16-17% increase

My guess is that this is only an issue in Japan. Mainly because the YEN lost quite a bit of value compared to the US dollar. And Japan imports the RAW material from abroad.