Topaz released Sharpen AI v3.2 (Save $30 til August 20th)

Topaz announced a new update Sharpen AI software. And til August 20 you save $30 on Sharpen AI using our checkout code “RUMOR“. Download a free trial version here.

What’s new in Sharpen AI v3.2:

  1. 🤖 More powerful Sharpen AI models
    Motion Blur / Very Blurry v2 now covers 1.5x more motion blur and Too Soft / Very Blurry v2 further reduces artifacts, so you can sharpen more extreme blur with improved output.
  2. 🎭 Usability improvements to in-app masking
    Additional keyboard shortcuts, realtime display of brush strokes, color and opacity customizations for overlays, and more.
  3. 🌈 Improved color and tone processing for RAW and DNG files
    When available, Sharpen AI will apply a camera-specific color profile as well as provide improved overall color accuracy.

You can use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here).

Panasonic launched a new contest and guess what’s the prize: The new GH6!

Panasonic announced a new contest on Instagram. And you will be able to win the new GH6! I guess this also means the GH6 full release isn’t far out.

🎬Lumix 20th Anniversary Commercial Video Award🎬
Inviting You to Create Commercial Video Together

We are happy to announce the Commercial Video Award for the celebration of Lumix’s 20th Anniversary. These 20 years would not have been possible without your love and support as we continue to become better than before. We are grateful for that feeling and would like to invite all of you to share a video based on the theme of “LOVE” and create a commercial video with you!

What is the definition of “LOVE” for you? Please show us how you would express your “LOVE” in a video filmed with a LUMIX camera. Many say that “LOVE” is family, friendship, relationship or others that are important in your life. Or it could be a memorable place or a hobby with strong passion, or even an object you have been using since childhood. We look forward to seeing your definition of “LOVE”.

▶About this Award◀
1) Entry: Please post 15-30 sec. video based on the theme of “LOVE” with no music/sound. Make sure to add #LUMIX20thLOVE and the hashtag of the camera model. (ex. #LUMIXGH5).
2) Evaluate: LUMIX will evaluate and pick one video as our 20th Celebration Commercial Video.
3) Music selection: LUMIX will provide several music/sound choices for you to choose when creating the 20th Celebration Commercial Video. Finalized video will be shown to you in advance of public release.
4) Release: 20th Celebration Commercial Video will be released on LUMIX Official Instagram Account and YouTube Channel! Also, the video will be used for advertisement on SNS.

▶How to Enter◀
1) Follow @lumix
2) Pick one or more videos taken with LUMIX camera.
3) Post 15-30 sec. video with an explanation on Instagram.
4) Put the following hashtags: “#LUMIX20thLOVE” and the camera model of which the video was filmed (ex. #LUMIXGH5)
→ DONE!

▶Contest Information◀
・Entry ends on Sep. 30th, 2021.
・Nominee will be contacted via DM, and featured on @lumix
・Please make sure your account is public so that we can see your entry!
・When using a lens, please hashtag the lens model as well.
・Please check out our terms of this commercial award from highlight <CM AWARD>

 

a bit of everything…


M1 Mac vs. Intel PC for Photos and Video (Lightroom, Capture One, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro)

JPEG XL image format promises smaller files, backwards compatibility and more (Dpreview).
The Best European Photo Spots to Enjoy This Summer (42West).
Wooden Camera Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Camera Cages & Accessories (Newsshooter).
21 Tips for Getting Sharper Photos (Explora).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.