New release: Topaz GigaPixel 7

Topaz just released the new Gigapixel 7 (Click here) . I personally use it ALL the time to upscale my old images or images taken with my smartphone. Sometimes I even do upscale cropped images taken with my Sony A7rV camera.

Major changes:

  • Updated AI engine which should allow better compatibility and faster processing
  • Added Standard and High Fidelity v2 models
    • These models will eventually replace v1 models in time. If you have quality issues, please let us know.
  • Refreshed the UI with new design and controls
  • Updated

First Canon R1 specs…that I do not trust

I am sure that after one year for rumors. at some point in 2024 the Canon R1 will be announced. But rumors so far have been totally wild and the latest batch of specs are also in my opinion just an educated guess:

  • 30Mp dual gain sensor
  • no mechanical shutter
  • 240fps
  • 6.7k/60p

They might be a good guess…. but the source has been wrong most of the time whenever he has “tried” to spread rumors. The


Best selling cameras of 2023 at Yodobashi: Sony A7IV on top


The hot Sony rebates on Amazon Europe still running!

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Northrup: Sony a9 III vs Canon R3 Image Quality, Dynamic Range & High ISO

In my opinion Tony made a fair assessment. And as we learned from Gerald Undone there seems to be enough flexibility to improve the IQ even further in post production. In the era of pixel peepers we sometimes forget that Image Quality is now super on basically any new camera you buy. The real difference now is made by features that allow you to capture moments you couldn’t get before. The Sony A9III with 120fps, pre-recording, no-banding no-flickr no-rolling


New Product Release: Monster Adapter LA-FE2

Moster Adapter officially released the LA-FE2: a new generation Nikon F-mount lens to Sony E-mount camera electronic adapter ring (mount adapter) with built-in focus motor and aperture motor. LA-FE2 is an evolved version of MonsterAdapter’s popular electronic adapter ring LA-FE1. On the basis of LA-FE1, a focus motor is added, which can drive lenses made since 1987.

It will be available soon on their Amazon store , BHphoto .

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Hot deal at Amazon: $120 off on the massive Sony 2TB Cfexpress Type A card!

For the first time you get this card with a big $120 discount at Amazon US (Click here) . This is the largest capacity CFexpress Type A card and it now has the lowest price ever. If you need a BIG reliable workhorse storage this is the one to get.

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A stunning shot of a nebula taken with the new 300mm f/2.8 GM lens!

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Just launched: Excire Foto 2024 for AI powered Lightroom catalog search

You can now get the new Excire Foto 2024 (click here) .

Press text:

The Excire/PRC team just launched a groundbreaking Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2024, which brings the company’s innovative AI image-management software directly into the Lightroom interface and is poised to change the game for Lightroom users everywhere.

You and I have communicated previously about Excire Foto 2024, which debuted back in the fall, and I’m pleased to report that the Excire


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