DxO just released the brand new Nikon collection 7 (Click here to see all new features). You can download a free trial version here.

Nik Collection 7 by DxO, with a New Faster and Smoother Workflow

Paris (France): DxO Labs, the company that is standing at the forefront of photo editing technology, presents the latest edition of Nik Collection, the photo editing suite of seven premium applications which, extend the capabilities of programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, and DxO PhotoLab.

“Nik Collection exists to accelerate visual creativity in any photography workflow. With version 7, not only have we maximised performance, but we’ve introduced new selection tools that deliver a remarkable level of control,” Boris Oliviero, Product Director.

New Options for Nik Color Efex

• Nik Color Efex now features an extended HSL filter for extending colour range selections. complete with a new Vibrancy slider.
• Dynamic Filters enables you to stack and reorder filters and even create local adjustments.
• Access Nik Viveza plugins as filters from within Nik Color Efex introducing a fluid and simplified workflow.

U Point Local Adjustments now have Powerful New Adjustment Tools

Nik Collection’s signature U Point technology gets three new tools to give users outstanding precision when making selections for local adjustments.

• The new Polygonal Tool allows photographers to quickly select irregular shapes.
• Control Points can now be modified into any elliptical form.
• Luminosity Masks can be used for accurate and faster selections by targeting levels of brightness.

Work Faster with Speed Upgrades

• Images now launch up to 30% faster, enabling a more efficient workflow.
• New Switch To, feature enables you to seamlessly move between plugins.
• Quick Export lets you output images without leaving the plugin or app, allowing you to make fast comparisons of image versions.
• New look and functionality for the library with a Quick Search tool and the ability to organise users presets and filters for faster access.

Other Changes

Nik Perspective has been removed from Nik Collection 7. With parallel installation, owners of Nik Collection 6.3 will still be able to continue to use Nik Perspective.

Price and availability

Nik Collection (Windows and macOS) can now be purchased at: www.dxo.com
Nik Collection 7 upgrade £145 €159 $159
Nik Collection 7 full version £79 €89 $89

Rod Lawton wrote an article on Digitalcameraworld where he explains why he just bought the Olympus E-P7. But he also adds that this might be his last OM camera he will ever buy:

The PEN series symbolized style, simplicity and portability. It was small enough to fit in a jacket pocket or handbag, and had a touch of elegance.
Under the OM system, the product range has been significantly reduced and focused on the outdoor and wildlife markets.
The other day, someone commented in a livestream chat, “I didn’t leave Olympus, but Olympus left me,” and I think that’s a perfect statement.

I do hope OM Digital will realize that the market is now favorable for the introduction of small compact digital cameras.  A new E-P8 and PEN-FII might become real hotseller!

OM-1 for wildlife photographers – My experiences (Review)

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
A Review of the Olympus E-300, is it PURE Magic? Let’s find out! (Mr.50mm).
LUMIX Live: Capturing the Solar Eclipse with Steven Madow
Gift Ideas for Portrait Photographers (Explora).
Best Camera Backpacks for Outdoor Photography (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 :)

Mynavi reports about a quite curious trend among the Z-generation:

“Compact cameras are popular. Among them, Olympus’ μ series is overwhelmingly popular. Apparently it was introduced by an influencer or YouTuber, and only μ is nominated for purchase. Even if you suggest that they have other cameras, they won’t look at you, and if they don’t have them in stock, most of them will just say, “Okay, that’s fine,” and walk away. By the way, the current store prices for the μ series start from the 40,000 yen range. At the time of release, it was around 30,000 yen. Even so, we don’t have enough products at all, and as soon as we put them on the shelves, they sell quickly.

So, we are living in a world now where TikTok-Youtube-Instagram is deciding what cameras you should buy even if you don’t know why you need them :)

What do I think of the OM-1 Mk2 camera? Is it all hype or is it actually better then the Mk1for AF?

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Olympus 75mm f1.8 – Revisiting The SHARPEST Telephoto Micro Four Thirds Lens (Gary W)
A new camera is about to steal this idea – but Olympus did it first (DigitalCameraWorld).
Zhiyun Announces the MOLUS X60 Compact LED Light (Explora).
DJI Launches RS4 Stabilizer with Next-Gen Native Vertical Shooting & Improved Stabilization (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 :)