Topaz updates Mask AI and Video Enhance AI

You can use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here). This is what you save on the single products:

Learn how to mask images in this Mask AI in-depth tutorial
In this YouTube video, we walk you through all the features of Mask AI. Watch and learn how to make the most of Mask AI.
See the results from the Fstoppers Ultimate Image Noise Reduction Challenge

Fstoppers recently shared the Ultimate Image Noise Reduction Challenge, comparing the best results from all the popular image noise reduction tools, including DeNoise AI. Judge for yourself and see who came out on top.

How to quickly mask and replace the backgrounds in your photos
In this article, we compare Photoshop masking to the quicker, more intuitive use of Mask AI. See how easy it is to get the results you want.

Follow along with this Mask AI creative image masking tutorial
In this article, we walk you step-by-step through all the features and techniques for artistic masking in Mask AI. Take a look and learn how to use Mask AI more creatively.

2019 Mirrorless camera unit sales: Olympus on 4th position

Nikkei shared the 2019 system camera market sales data (worldwide)

Mirrorless camera unit share 2019

  1. Sony 1.65 million units
  2. Canon 940,000 units
  3. FUJIFILM 500,000 units
  4. Olympus 330,000 units
  5. Nikon 280,000 units
  6. Other 240,000 units

Share of interchangeable lens cameras 2019

  1. Canon 4.16 million units
  2. Nikon 1.73 million units
  3. Sony 1.66 million units
  4. FUJIFILM 500,000 units
  5. Olympus 330,000 units
  6. Other 280,000 units

Olympus is selling more than Panasonic and  isn’t far behind Fuji. Pity they couldn’t avoid to make big losses in the market.

Does Sensor Size Matter? Camera Sensor Size Comparison

The Slanted Lens:

We compare 4 sensor sizes to see how they compare in print image quality: Hasselblad X1D II 50C, Sony a7R IV, Sony a6600 and Panasonic GH5. See how much difference there is in the Medium, Full-frame, APS-C and Micro 4/3 Sensors. Special thanks to our friends at LensProToGo and Datacolor for helping us make this comparison possible.

Did Panasonic Make a Mistake Going Full Frame?

Camera Conspiracies:

I want to discuss whether or not Panasonic made a mistake by going full frame. Dividing your attention in two different directions never leads to us getting better cameras. Micro four thirds releases have been lackluster to say the least, and Panasonic with their stubborn contrast detect autofocus isn’t turning any heads in full frame when there are much better cameras available. Was it a mistake for them to try to ask for a piece of the full frame pie when there is already so much competition?