Updated: Luminar 2018 now adds full A7rIII and RX10m4 support

With the latest version of Luminar 2018 (Click here) the A7rIII and RX10m4 are officially supported. New features and imrpovements include:

WINDOWS USERS

  • Work faster. Luminar can now launch more quickly.  Plus you’ll see a faster-editing performance and better RAM usage.
  • Save Native files. Be sure to save your editing projects in the new native Luminar format.  This makes it easy to come back and edit later.
  • Clone & Stamp released. Remove objects and blemishes with ease!
  • LUT Mapping. Any LUT you’ve chosen can now be stored to a preset with no need to link to the original .cube file.
  • More export control. You can choose to export to the Adobe RGB wide color profile or the ProPhoto RGB color space on export. You can also sharpen an exported file which is great for printing.
  • Better masking controls. Users can adjust both the feather and density controls on a mask to refine the blending of layers. When editing a mask, a user can also press the X hotkey to toggle between Paint/Erase brush mode.
  • More editing control. Now even more raw formats can be edited natively with our RAW Develop filter.  All filters also support advanced blending mode options as well.

MAC USERS

  • Work faster. We’ve improved compatibility with OS X 10.10, 10.11 support. The Histogram also updates in real-time. Users will also enjoy Performance and RAM usage improvements. When editing press Cmd+L to quickly access the Filters list as well.
  • RAW image improvements. Luminar does a better job of detecting noise in a raw file and automatically fixing it when you open to a photo.  DNG file support is also improved for easier editing. Plus even more raw formats can be edited natively with our RAW Develop filter.
  • Improved workflow with other applications. We’ve addressed several small bugs reported when working with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom, and Photos for Mac.
  • Better batch processing. A streamlined user interface makes batch processing even easier to fix multiple photos at once. Additional improvements also made to address user-reported issues.
  • Improved Native files. Save your editing projects in the native Luminar format which makes it easy to come back and edit in the future. Plus files can be shared between Mac and Windows users.
  • LUT Mapping. Any LUT you’ve chosen can now be stored to a preset with no need to link to the original .cube file.
  • More plugin support. Luminar can also use Topaz plugins within the Luminar editing workflow.
  • Improved exports. Photos can now be exported to SmugMug for online sharing.  The Sharpen on Export filter is also improved for crisper images.
  • Better masking controls. Users can adjust the density controls on a mask to refine the blending of layers. When editing a mask, a user can also press the Backspace hotkey to reset gradient/radial mask drawing.

Don’t forget you get $10 off using our code “SAR” when buying Luminar 2018.

Sony Tidbits…


7Artisans 25mm F1.8 Sony E-Mount Review | Sony a6000 Image Samples

Shortest day of the year. 10 tips for low-light shooting (Alin Popescu).
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review (Lensvid).
12 Great Gifts for Emerging Filmmakers (Explora).
Sony FE 24-105mm f4 G OSS Lens: Detailed Comparative Review (Terra Galleria).
Camera of the Year, Best Enthusiast Zoom – Sony RX10 IV (Imaging Resource).
Camera of the Year, Best Professional Mirrorless – Sony A7R III (Imaging Resource).

Guilherme:I did this film last week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9Nq-qLFo0

Fatih:I would be happy if you could upload a timelapse video of mine on your page. I shot this 2 years ago on the sony a7s back then. Still got only 1,4k views :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcXHeMQqhw

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Sony Tidbits…


Which Sony Mirrorless Lens for Sports?

I forgot about this Lens… (Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for Sony E-Mount Unboxing) by Jason Vong.
What’s In My Bag: Justin Jung’s Gear For Surf Action (Alphauniverse).
The Best Camera Gear Of 2017 (Philip Bloom).
Mitakon 50mm f/0,95 review by Neil Van Niekerk.
How to Choose the Right Camera for You (Explora).
Flickr reports uploaded photos from DSLR increased while mirrorless stalled (Mirrorlessrumors).

Marc Alhadeff new reviews:
A7rIII vs A7RII ISO testing. Testing high iso and iso invariance https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/12/09/a7riii-vs-a7rii-iso-testing/
My gear as Sony Ambassador and some alternative kit proposals according to photographer profiles https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/12/06/my-gears-as-sony-ambassador-some-alternative-kits/
Samyang T1.5 35mm ciné lens https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/11/27/samyang-t1-5-35mm-as-umc-cine-lens/
Samyang 50mm f1.4 as Umc (manual lens) https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/11/26/samyang-50mm-f1-4-as-umc/
Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/11/26/samyang-20mm-f1-8-ed-as-umc/
Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f1.8 (not for day to day as always soft) https://sonyalpha.blog/2017/11/25/lensbaby-velvet-85mm-f1-8/

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Poll: What is the new Sony camera you hope to get in 2018?

What are SAR readers hoping to get from Sony in 2018? I did this small list of rumored cameras that are more or less likely to be announced:

Choose the one camera Sony should absolutely release in 2018 to make you happy :)

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Of course it’s pretty obvious the A7III and A7sIII will surely be announced in 2018. But I wonder what will be the big thing at Photokina. A medium format RX? The A9r?

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