Topaz just announced the new Sharpen AI v3.0

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Topaz announced the new Sharpen AI software (Click here to see it and try it for free). Topaz writes:

With a new, faster AI Engine and model improvements for large blur, the latest version of Sharpen AI will impress more photographers than ever.

You get an additional 15% discount if you Sharpen AI using the code “SHARPEN15” at checkout.

P.S.: The Utility Bundle has been renamed the “Image Quality Bundle“. It includes Sharpen, Gigapixel, DeNoise, and JPEGtoRAW. The retail price is $359.96, but it’s on sale for $199.99. (More than $150 in savings)

Reminder: Save up to 30% on all DxO products (Click here):

 

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Lenstip and Digitalcameraworld reviewed the new Sony compact lenses

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US preorders are now open::
24mm f/2.8 at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. BuyDig. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. Calumet UK.
40mm f/2.5 at BHphoto Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. BuyDig. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. Calumet UK.
50mm f/2.5 at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. BuyDig. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. Calumet UK.

Lenstip (Click here) tested the new 24mm and 40mm compact primes. The 40mm is definitely a better lens than the 24mm. But in both cases their main complain was the high price.

Also Digitialcameraworld (Click here) tested all three new compact primes. They also find the 24mm lens to be the opticall “weakest” of the three.

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Sony A1 will be in Stock on April 6th at BHphoto

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It will finally be in Stock on April 6 according to BHphoto.

Sony A1 preorders:
Sony A1 at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Focuscamera.
Sony A1 in Europe at FotoErhardt DE. Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Park UK. WexUK.
Join the Sony A1 Facebook group here.

Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM preorders:
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera.
In Europe at Fotokoch Germany. Calumet Germany, Foto Erhardt. ParkCameras UK. Jessops.

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Sony vs Canon: After the 8K battle we might get the 100MP sensor battle in 2022!

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The Canon vs Sony 8K battle has ended with the launch of the Sony A1. So what’s coming next? It’s rumored that both companies might race to be the first to offer a 100+ Megapixel Full Frame camera in 2022. Last year I shared the specs of this new Sony 102MP FF sensor with 6K video capability. So I guess this sensor (or a variation) could be used inside the future A7rV. I hope it has the same new sensor tech of the A1….which means very fast readout, same high resolution EVF and why not….the same fully articulating screen of the A9II.

I am actually an owner and big fan of the entire A7r series. I can’t wait to buy the new version and you?

Would you buy the 102 Megapixel A7rV camera?

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Sources:
Canon rumors CR via CanonWatch

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Potential issue on the Sigma 28-70mm will be fixed by Sigma

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Preorders: Sigma 28-70mm at BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera.

Sigma issued the following note:

We have become aware of a potential issue with our recently released SIGMA 28-70 F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, which could lead to increased ghosting over time in certain shooting conditions. This falls short of our usual high standards so we are acting as quickly as possible to rectify the issue.

【Applicable Product and Serial Number】
– Applicable product:SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (for L-mount, Sony E mount)
– Serial Number: serial number prior to 55488834, regardless of mount

The phenomenon has been identified early, so only a small number of customers are affected. Anyone who has already received a 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (which has only started shipping in some countries) can check their lens’s serial number to see if it is affected.

【How to check the serial number】
You can find the serial number printed on the side of the lens, and also on the box. If your serial number is higher than 55488834 you can be assured it is not affected by this issue.

【Cause of phenomenon】
Our optical engineers are working hard to identify and eradicate the underlying cause of the phenomenon, and we expect to have this resolved within a month.

【Treatment on this issue】
We will suspend all shipments of the applicable product until the cause of this matter has been identified. Once we know the cause, we will be in touch with the small number of affected customers to advise on whether we will repair their lens or replace it, and how this process will work.

In the meantime, all customers can continue to use the 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary with confidence. If you have any questions please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station at https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/, who will be happy to assist.

For customers in the US requiring more information, please contact our Service and Support team at info@sigmaphoto.com.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and we assure you that we will put this issue right as soon as possible.

SIGMA corporation

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