Today Panasonic had a product announcement event and as expected there is no new MFT gear. We got instead two L-mount cameras and one lens:
Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Press text:
8X Image Upscaling, Smart Face Restoration & De-noise – Aiarty Image Enhancer (Giveaway)
Whether you’re a photographer, content creator, or just someone who wants better-looking photos, Aiarty Image Enhancer makes it super easy to improve your images—no need for complicated settings or steep learning curves. Just fast, reliable results. Even with an awesome camera, not every shot turns out perfect. A little blur, high ISO noise, or tricky low-light conditions can still affect the final image. That’s where Aiarty Image Enhancer comes in—it helps revive those less-than-perfect photos.
With the latest update, Aiarty brings some seriously cool features like smarter AI Face Restoration, faster rendering, support for HEIC output, and up to 8X image upscaling—perfect for restoring old photos, fixing blurry shots, or cleaning up low-res or AI-generated images for print, sharing, or post-production.
Limited-Time Giveaway and Deal
For a limited time, click “License Giveaway” to claim a free license of Aiarty Image Enhancer—no credit card needed.
Want full access with no limits? Grab the Lifetime License at a special discount. It covers use on up to 3 computers with a one-time payment (no subscriptions), includes unlimited free updates, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
See the special offer details >
Restore Blurry Faces with AI
The AI Face Restoration feature in Aiarty is a game-changer for anyone working with older portraits, selfies, or group shots. It automatically detects and enhances faces, bringing back missing details like skin texture and facial features—even in blurry or compressed photos.
Test 1: Vintage Family Photo
Test 2: Blurry Group Shot
You can choose between two restoration modes: Gradient Overlay for a soft, natural look, and Routine Overlay for a more noticeable correction. Whether you need a subtle touch or more noticeable improvements, Aiarty has you covered.
Test 3: Intensive Enhancement with Routine Overlay Mode
Fix Grainy, Noisy Images with a Click
If you’ve ever dealt with noisy portraits, high ISO images, or night shots, you know how frustrating grainy photos can be. Aiarty Image Enhancer makes quick work of that. It eliminates luminance and color noise, leaving you with clear, detailed, and more professional-looking images.
Upscale to 4K, 8K, or Even 32K
Whether you’re printing large or cropping in deep, resolution is key. Aiarty can upscale your images up to 8X, getting you crisp, sharp details at 4K, 8K, 16K, or even 32K resolutions. You won’t get the usual softness or pixelation that comes with basic upscaling tools. And thanks to faster rendering, the process is smoother than ever—no matter the file size.
Powerful AI Models for Every Image
Aiarty Image Enhancer also comes with a range of AI models to help you get the best result depending on your image:
Easy to Use, Big Results
Aiarty Image Enhancer isn’t about endless sliders or filters. It’s designed to do all the hard work behind the scenes, so you can focus on what matters—your photos. Whether you need sharper images or want to clean up a specific problem, Aiarty gets it done in just a few clicks.
Topaz launched the new Photo AI 4 (Click here to see all new features).
Press text:
We’re excited to announce that Photo AI 4 is officially here, bringing our most powerful photo restoration and enhancement tools yet. This update introduces groundbreaking features like Dust & Scratch removal, a revolutionary solution for restoring old photos and fixing lens damage.
To celebrate, we’re offering a limited-time discount from May 12–28:
Why promote Photo AI 4?
What your audience can do with Photo AI 4:
Tomorrow (May 13) Panasonic will have an official press event. I leaked all info and images on this article and this article on L-rumors.com. So there seems to be no new MFT gear announcement but maybe in tomorrows press event Panasonic will at least tease something about their future plans for MFT?
I will livestream the event her and on L-rumors…let’s see…
–
The new gear that Panasonic will announce on May 13:
✈️ Micro Four Thirds Travel Photography With Just One Camera and Lens – Is It Enough?
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Travel Photography: Ways to Improve Your Photos | Part 2 (Explora)
Content Creators’ Favorite Cameras! (Mirrorlessrumors).
a body cap lens project (Olympus passion).
How to Start Filmmaking, With or Without a Budget (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.
Press text:
New DxO Modules boost performance of gear from OM System, Leica, Panasonic, and Hasselblad
DxO is proud to announce immediate DxO Camera and Lens Module support for the brand new Panasonic Lumix S1R II and the recently released Leica SL3-S.This month’s update also brings support for the new 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 telephoto zoom lens from OM System, as well as a selection of Sony camera models.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II is an update to a popular lens from OM System, offering fantastic performance from a comparatively compact and lightweight setup.
DxO software is ideal for OM System photographers, as groundbreaking DeepPRIME noise reduction combined with the optical improvements provided by DxO Modules means that size and weight are no longer a compromise when it comes to image quality.
Available from today, these DxO Modules can be found in the latest versions of DxO PhotoLab, PureRAW, ViewPoint, and FilmPack.
