a bit of everything…
Lens Review: Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7
OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO Hands-on Review (Imaging Resource).
Photography for Beginners Guide (42West).
The Fastest Glass Money Can Buy (Explora).
GX9 test at Xitek.
Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
Topaz released the new Video Enhance 2.6 update ($100 off til November 16th)

Topaz launched a major update for Video Enhance AI. And til November 16 you save $130 using our checkout code “RUMOR”.
Video Enhance AI v2.6 now has faster, improved AI Models and comes with native Apple M1 support. Upscale and enhance any video clip better than ever, in record time. A detailed overview can be read in this blog post. And here is the video showing the new features:
The checkout code “RUMOR” works on all TOPAZ products (Click here):
- Save extra $15 on Mask AI
- Save extra $12 on Adjust AI
- Save extra $12 on DeNoise AI
- Save extra $30 on Video Enhance AI
- Save extra $9 on Sharpen AI
- Save extra $15 on Gigapixel AI
- Save extra $15 on JPEG to RAW
- Save extra $30 on Utility Bundle
- Save extra $22 on Creator Bundle
- Save extra $15 on Topaz Studio 2
GH5II firmware 1.1 announced

Press text:
We are happy to announce the release of firmware update program Ver.1.1 for the LUMIX GH5 II to enhance performance and usability.
The GH5 II is a hybrid mirrorless camera that meets the needs of all creators, featuring wireless live streaming capability and C4K 60p/50p 10-bit video recording. With this firmware update, wired streaming performance is enhanced to realize high quality video streaming. It complies with RTP/RTSP streaming via wired LAN and via USB tethering to support maximum 4K high resolution livestreaming for both indoor and outdoor use.
The firmware program will be available on November 30th, 2021, at UTC 1:00 and it can be downloaded from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
▼Check out what the new firmware update offers:
GH5 II Firmware Version 1.1
1. Streaming capability of high-quality video up to 4K
– IP streaming (RTP/RTSP) of video and audio (AAC) with PC via wired LAN is possible. (It is also possible to livestream using multiple cameras using LUMIX Tether PC software*)
– RTMP/RTMPS streaming via USB tethering with a smartphone is possible.
2. Added functions
– [Live View Composite] function has been added.
– 720°and 1080° have been added as the options of [Focus Ring Control].
– The camera can be connected to LUMIX Tether via wired LAN
– Multiple cameras can be controlled from LUMIX Tether. *
– Zoom operation of the LUMIX G power zoom lenses can be controlled from LUMIX Tether. * * Requires LUMIX Tether PC software Ver.2.0 or higher.
3. Performance improvement
-There were cases where the camera froze when transferring images to a PC via Wi-Fi (5GHz). This phenomenon has been fixed.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Ending at midnight: Save 28% on the new pre-upgrade campaign for Capture One 22
Til November 9 you save 20% and another 10% with our checkout code “43RUM” on your Capture One 22 preorder (Click here).
This deal is only available for existing perpetual license holders (those on Capture One pro or branded 21 and older). This will be the best opportunity to upgrade to Capture One 22, we will not have a bigger discount.
Reminder:
Skylum unveiled a list of new features of the upcoming NEO edition. You can see them and using the sliders on their special website.
- Dust Removal AI – Dust on your camera mirror and lenses is no longer an issue. Remove the dust spots on your photos in a click with Luminar Neo.
- Line Removal AI – Remove annoying lines and cables with just one click.
- Overlays – Add graphic and photographic elements with a transparency channel to your photos. Find a list of free overlay elements on Luminar Neo to go further.
- Luminar Share mobile app: Share the edited images effortlessly with your friends and followers on social media with Luminar Share.






