Her are the new Topaz Video AI 4.0 features

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You can now preorder the upcoming Topaz Video AI 4.0 (Click here) with $50 discount and 
3 additional months of weekly updates. The software will be released on October 17.

Here are all the new features:

  1. With Video AI 4, improve your workflow with new Direct Comparison UI: side-by-side, slide-over, and overlay views to compare your footage using 24 AI models. Built for creative pros who want more fine control. Ultra smooth, Ultra sharp, and Ultra steady.
  2. Direct Comparison UI to preview images and compare any two of your 24 AI models directly. Fine tune settings with side-by-side, slide-over, and overlay views to get the perfect video enhancement.
  3. Nyx v2: Improved training on the Nyx model generates better detailed results while eliminating ISO noise and compression artifacts.
  4. Nyx’s new 2x scale mode enhances the sharpness and fidelity of your footage during the de-noise process.
  5. Nyx can intelligently detect and heal some of the visual artifacts created by video compression.
  6. Iris MQ with improved face recovery
  7. 50% speed gain on TensorRT-compatible GPUs
  8. Custom mode for processing black-and-white video
  9. Custom mode for 3:2 pulldown/inverse telecine footage
  10. Options for deinterlacing at single frame rate or double frame rate
  11. Split Iris into Iris LQ/MQ
  12. Reduced loading times for Enhancement models
  13. Support for rotating videos 90, 180, and 270 degrees-corrects videos with missing metadata for rotation.
  14. Use two Enhancement filters at once. This system will allow editors to stack Enhancement filters and process multi-step AI tasks in fewer clicks.
  15. Animated tooltips that instruct new users on the use of the Preview system the first time the app is run.
  16. Improved dynamic bitrate controls: The High setting for H264 and H265 exports has been adjusted to target a VMAF score of about 95, and is now the default setting for new installs of Video AI.
  17. The lossless FFV1 codec is now available by default in the export options panel, and can be used at 4:2:0, 4:2:2, and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling levels.
  18. AV1 encoder for AMD 7000 series GPUs and 700 series integrated graphics.
  19. Copy all subtitle tracks for MKV exports.
  20. New preference to default to searching for image sequences during import.

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Panasonic Lumix G9 II Review at PhotographyBlog: “Highly Recommended”

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Preorders: G9II at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

PhotographyBlog reviewed the G9II and concluded:

Ultimately, the new G9 II is going to appeal most to current Micro Four Thirds photographers and/or videographers who want the best technologies on offer in their system, especially the auto-focusing, and don’t mind investing in what is a relatively large and expensive body to get the best out of their premium MFT lenses.

Teh camera gets Highly Recommended!

Preorders:
G9II at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
35-100mm f/2.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
100-400mm f/4/6.3 II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Battery grip for G9II andS5II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

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Joan de la Malla: Coexistence between human and wildlife.

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
New Panasonic LUMIX G9II Mirrorless Camera Offers Improved Sensor and Processing Engine (42West).
Why Can’t More Imaging Companies Get Along? The New Panasonic Leica 35-100mm f2.8 is a Lovely Collaboration (ThePhoBlographer).
Cinema Lenses on a Budget (Explora).
Phone Is Good Enough Ditch Your Real Camera (Matti Sulanto).

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

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a bit of everything…

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Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6: The Best Micro Four Thirds Travel Lens? (Long Term Review)

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Elevate Your Workflow with Crucial X9 Pro and X10 Pro Portable SSDs (Explora).
Modern cameras are too expensive…right? (ThatMFTguy).
Français | La photographie de paysage: Venez découvrir toutes les possibilités de OM-1 et OM-5 (Om System).
Photo Ideas for Sibling Photoshoots (42West).

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

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