Today Capture One released the new 13.1.0 update and also a new redesigned website (Click here). It adds support for Sony and tamron FE lenses and also for the long time missing Zeiss ZX1 camera :)

New major features and tools: 

• New Heal & Clone Tools
• New Before & After Tool
• New Lightroom Catalog Import

New camera support: 

• Canon 250D
• Canon PowerShot G5X Mark II
• Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III
• Nikon P950
• Leica M10 Monochrom
• Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
• Zeiss ZX1
• Phase One iXH 150

New lens support: 

• Phase One XT -Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 50mm f/4
• Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD
• Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
• Ricoh GR III (GR Lens 18.3mm f2.8)
• Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
• Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G

You can buy the new software here or download a free trial here.

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Capture One Launches a new update to Capture One 20
Bringing new features, new capabilities, a new product, and a new look, Capture One is providing better solutions for more people, and breaking new ground.  

COPENHAGEN, May 18th, 2020: Capture One, the premiere name in photo editing software, delivers a suite of announcements that highlight new product offerings, expanded capabilities, and a new direction; revealing the company’s continuing evolution and support for creatives.
The development of Capture One 20 remains driven by an evolving roadmap rooted in user feedback from both the Capture One community and creative community overall.  The latest update brings brand new heal and clone tools that reduce the need for external retouching applications while increasing efficiency, and a new Before & After Tool that gives new ways to check your editing progress and to compare your edits.
With user experience in mind, Capture One has also developed a new activation flow with new dialogues, sample images, and interface guidance that make it faster and easier than ever to become a Capture One user. In addition, the company has advanced its Lightroom Catalog importer, and together it not only makes it easier to start using Capture One, but easier to migrate without missing a step.
Beyond that, when it comes to Capture One, users have choice. There are currently a number of Capture One variants such as Capture One Fujifilm and Capture One (for Sony), and now the company is proud to deliver Capture One for Nikon. Similar to the other branded versions, Capture One for Nikon brings the full feature-set of Capture One Pro at a reduced cost to Nikon users.
“We want to enable creatives to achieve their best images as effortlessly as possible, and that is why we drew heavily on feedback from our community to develop Capture One 20,” says Jan Hyldebrandt-Larsen, VP Software Business at Capture One. “It is our commitment to support them by providing a seamless photo editing experience defined by developing the features they ask for and need, as well as the ones they didn’t know they wanted. Capture One 20 is an exciting moment for us as we happily put even more focus and resources behind that goal.”
Learn what’s new in Capture One 20 at: www.captureone.com/20 
Learn more about Capture One at: www.captureone.com 

New features and tools in Capture One 20 

New Heal & Clone Tools

New dedicated brushes for Heal and Clone will automatically create the correct layer when used 
Fast workflow with automatic source-point generation 
Limitless number of heal-zones per layer (previously only 1 p/layer) 
Most flexible healing workflow of any RAW converter 
Moveable source points, and transformable heal zones 
Fast performance and high-quality rendering 

New Before & After Tool

A new dedicated tool placed in the Toolbar with easy keyboard shortcuts 
‘Y’ will toggle before/after on and off 
‘Shift + Y’ will toggle between the two modes:  
Full View and Split View Slider (draggable) 
Fast performing and works on multiple photos in the viewer 
Full View available in all products 
The Split View Slider is not available in Capture One Express variations 

New Lightroom Catalog Import

Improved Lightroom Importer with better descriptions
Allows import of ‘offline files’ (files located on disconnected storage devices).
Capture One automatically imports files once the correct hard drive has been plugged in
Provides a report after the import with information about unsupported files
Basic image adjustments and Catalog structure will be replicated in Capture One

The Sony A7rIV and the Sony 200-600mm FE lens were awarded as the best product of the year at this years Grand Prix 2020.

via DC.watch

If you like to own rare stuff well here is something for you: Sony image stabilization demo unit on eBay (Click here). The seller writes:

This is a display to show how the Sony Steady Shot image stabilization worked, it is NOT a functioning camera. It is very rare, this is the first one I have ever seen come up for sale. The camera sits on the platform which is mounted to a bouncy spring. If you bounce the platform you will see the imaging sensor mounted in the backing of the display move. You can also pick the camera up and hold it to see the imaging sensor move to demo the Steady Shot. Very interesting unit if you collect photo related items.

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Aurora Aperture Introduces a Next-Generation Rear Mount Filter System

Irvine, California, May 15th, 2020 – Aurora Aperture Inc. today has introduced a next generation rear mount filter system.
The new next generation rear mount filter system supports the Canon 11-24mm F4L USM and other select Canon wide-angle lenses, Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G, Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art EF mount and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art EF mount, Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art E and L mount, and Sony 12-24mm F4 G.
“In 2017 we introduced a rear mount filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM: The Aurora Aperture CR format, an industry-first rear mount glass filter,” said Jeff Chen, founder and CEO of Aurora Aperture Inc. “The next generation rear mount filter system is a major upgrade from the CR format filter system. It expands supported lenses to several other popular ultra wide-angle lenses, at the same time adds more filter choices. More importantly, the new system features a robust magnetic quick-release mechanism. ”

Next Generation Rear Mount Filter System
The next generation rear mount filter system improves usability by using an innovative magnetic mounting system. A filter is installed to a supported lens simply by attaching the filter onto the magnetized adapter on the rear of the lens. The magnetic quick release feature greatly simplifies the filter installation, especially for photographers working in harsh outdoor environments.
Designed in California, the Aurora Aperture next generation rear mount filter system provides a simple and elegant solution for ultra wide-angle lenses that lack a front filter thread. Users would normally have to use either low-quality gel filters in the rear of the lens or otherwise use a massive front mount filter with sizes up to 186mm mounted onto a bulky adapter.
The Aurora Aperture next generation rear mount filters are very compact and lightweight, making them much easier to carry. The filters are made from high-quality Schott D 263® T eco thin glass* with multi-layer nano-coatings for their light reduction capability, resulting in accurate color rendition and minimizing field curvature. These filters can meet the high-resolution demands of 4k/8k video, and the high pixel density of modern-day sensors.
A PFPE based nano-coating is applied to both optical surfaces, ensuring the protection of filters against water, oil, dust, and dirt. This coating allows filters to be cleaned as substances do not adhere to the filter easily and are removed with little effort. The PFPE based nano coating has a 110-degree static contact angle, one of the best in the industry.
The filter glass is protected by a high strength stainless steel frame. The filter frame makes the filter easier to handle and adds protection to the filter glass. Aerospace-grade 7051 aluminum alloy is used for the filter adapter. This material is practically twice as strong as the 6000 series aluminum alloy used in conventional lens filters.
Available Filters

1. PowerNDTM, neutral density (ND) filters of light reduction strength in: • ND4 (2 stops)
• ND16 (4 stops)
• ND64 (6 stops)
• ND256 (8 stops)
• ND4000 (12 stops)

2. PowerGNDTM, soft graduated neutral density (GND) filters of light reduction strength in: • ND3 (1.5 stops)
• ND6 (2.5 stops) • ND12 (3.5 stops)

3. PowerDuskTM, a light pollution reduction filter for astrophotography and for cityscape photography in blue hours by reducing artificial light pollution.

Supported Lenses
1. Canon EF Rear Mount
• EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
• EF 11-24mm F4L USM
• EF 14mm f/2.8L USM & EF 14mm f/2.8L USM II
• EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
• EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM (EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM not supported) • EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
• EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
2. Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 3. Sigma EF Rear Mount
• Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
• Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 3. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
• Sony E mount
• L mount
5. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G

Availability and Pricing
The Aurora Aperture next generation rear mount filters will be available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign starting in May 2020. The general public and dealer availability is expected in September 2020. The price of filters will start from $43 and goes up to $113 per filter, depending on the type of filter. The price of lens adapters will be $35 to $41, depending on the supported lenses.
* except the PowerDuskTM (LPR) filter which is made with Neodymium based glass.

Tobias Rösli‎
Full moon behind “our” tree in Wolhusen, Switzerland.
700mm , a99ii, F/9, 1/250sec, iso 4000
(No photoshop, one shot)
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