Software deals: 45% off on Topaz, 30% off on DxO products and Luminar AI available for download

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We got three software deals this week:

1) Luminar AI
You can now buy and download the new Luminar AI ($10 discount with our code “SAR”). All features with interactive slider can be found on that official Luminar AI page.

2) Topaz AI
If you use the code “holiday15” you get an additional 15% discount on top of the new 30% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here). This is what you save on the single products:

3) DxO
Til December 31 you save up to 30% on all DxO products (Click here):

 

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Dpreview claims the Sony A7C and RX100VII are the best choice as travel cameras

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Sony A7c at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera. Calumet DE. Foto-erhardt DE. Fotokoch DE. Wex UK. Park UK.

Dpreview thinks those two Sony cameras are your best choice for travel photography:

Best for family trips: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

The RX100 VII is a pocketable long zoom camera that does just about everything right, though it doesn’t come cheap. Its 24-200mm equivalent lens offers most of the reach you’ll need for a wide variety of shooting situations, while its maximum aperture of F2.8-4.5 means it’s pretty flexible.
It features probably the best autofocus systems we’ve ever encountered in a compact camera, meaning the little Sony can turn its hand to almost anything you might come across on your travels. There’s also a fairly easy-to-use Wi-Fi system to send images to your phone.
Video is also good – thanks to the camera using the full-width of the sensor – and rolling shutter is minimal. Also, the lack of an ND filter means having to use higher shutter speeds than is ideal in bright conditions, potentially leaving your footage looking less professional than it might. Overall, though, the RX100 VII is the most capable travel camera on the market: nothing matches its combination of size, capability and image quality.

Best for travel photography: Sony a7C

The Sony a7C is a lot larger than the RX100, but it’s the smallest option available if you want image stabilization and full-frame image quality.
It builds on well-known technology and includes an AF system that’s as easy to use as it is powerful. Add in competent 4K video and an impressively long-lasting battery and it becomes a package that can take excellent photos pretty much regardless of what you encounter on your travels.
The 28-60mm F4-5.6 kit lens is conveniently small but isn’t especially bright and has a rather limited range. Adding better lenses makes the package rather less portable. The Nikon Z5 is a little larger but offers comparable image quality at a lower price but, other than the lack of a built-in flash, the Sony a7C would be out choice if you want a travel companion capable of excellent image quality.

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Un post condiviso da The Sony Alpha community. (@sonyalphagallery)


by dkfphotoworks⁠
“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world”.⁠
~Marianne Williamson.⁠
Sony A7R lV.⁠
Sony 2.8/12-24 G Master.⁠
Nisi S-6 Filter System.⁠
Really Right Stuff TVC-33/BH-55.⁠
Shimoda Explore 40 Bag.⁠

1) You can submit one single picture per week only.
2) To submit your picture for the weekly readers roundup post you can choose one of the following three options:
Instagram: Follow @sonyalphagallery and tag us on your picture to give us the permission to repost your image on the instagram gallery and on SAR (we will credit you)
Facebook: Submit your picture on our group: facebook.com/groups/sonyalphacamera. Please add the hashtag “#sonyalphagallery ” to grant the permission for reposting on SAR. Without the hashtag we will not add your picture!
Forum: Submit your picture on the SonyAlphaForum image section and add the hashtag “#sonyalphagallery
3) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: instagram.com/sonyalphagallery, facebook.com/groups/sonyalphacamera and on SonyAlphaForum.
4) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself! And please do share one single picture per week only. Do not spam :)

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The Big Photoshow mess: Photokina canceled, WPPI moved from March to August, CES and CP+ are now online events only

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Once upon a time we hade some nice photo events. Because of Covid-19 (and the declining market) everything got messed around:

  1. Photokina has been canceled and is likely to be held no more
  2. WPPI has been moved from March to August
  3. CES and CP+ are now online events only

World Premiere – Camera & Photo Imaging Show Announcement about the online-only organization of CP+2021

The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) (president: Masaya Maeda; address: MA Shibaura Bldg., 3-8-10 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan) had been preparing to host CP+2021 in a new form by holding it on-site at PACIFICO Yokohama and also online as an international world premiere show for camera & photo imaging to introduce the latest products and technologies as well as to communicate the future of the industry and the fun and growing popularity of photo imaging culture.

However, in view of the fact that the number of COVID-19 infection cases has recently been soaring once again, we have decided to cancel the on-site organization of the event at PACIFICO Yokohama and hold only CP+2021 ONLINE.

As you know, many events have recently been successfully held in an online format, and we will ensure that CP+2021 ONLINE can be participated in by the maximum number of exhibitors. We will thus hold the international camera & photo imaging show online to introduce the camera & photo imaging industries and photo imaging culture from Japan to the world. We hope for your continued support for the event.

CP+2021 ONLINE: Outline Name: CP+ [cpplus] 2021 ONLINE

Dates: Thursday, February 25 – Sunday, February 28, 2021 *Access to the archive: By Wednesday, March 31

Organizer: Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)

Please visit our official website for additional and updated information about the event:

→ CP+2021 Official Website: www.cpplus.jp

via Dpreview

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