DeNoise AI 2.3.0 announced (with limited time $30 discount)

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Topaz released the new version of DeNoise AI. And til October 9th you get it for $50 (if you use our checkout code “RUMOR“). The Utility Bundle, which includes DeNoise AI, Gigapixel AI, Sharpen AI, and JPEG to RAW AI, is also on sale through the same dates and is discounted to $165 (regularly $249.99).

Major new features:

  • Added comparison view, which allows you to compare 3 modes at once
    – You can find this under view modes, or the View menu
  • Added GPU optimization for Nvidia cards
    – This can be found in Preferences > Advanced
  • Added new model that does no sharpening
    – To use this model, use Low Light mode with 0 sharpening
  • General AI model improvements

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WILD RUMOR: Sigma is definitely working on new f/1.2 FE lenses. Will they show some of them on the next September 30 event?

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This rumor comes from a reliable source who shared the reliable Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE rumor the past year. He isn’t yet sure if on September 30 Sigma will announce new f/1.2 lenses but he heard that this was on their roadmap:

In late 2020, Sigma plans to release further glasses with f1.2 aperture for the FE. There were words about the creation of the entire ART line in version 1.2.
It is not entirely clear which lenses from existing prototypes will appear on the market, everything will depend on the competition movement.

What we also know is that Sigma patented two new fast primes: 28mm f/1.2 and 50mm f/1.2.

Just a cautionary note: While I 100% trust the source we also have to see if the coronavirus outbreak might messes up with the lens launch roadmap. It might be that everything will be delayed because of this.

In the meantime let us know:

Which Sigma f/1.2 lens would you consider to buy?

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RUMOR: Sony is going for the Canon EOS-R5 kill: New Sony A9x camera with ~50 Megapixel and 8K30p video is coming in Q1 2021

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So folks, at first I called this rumor bullshit because I didn’t trust the source of the info and odd timing (right after A7sIII launch). But now reliable sources who also gave me the correct A7sIII rumors confirmed this camera is real (although with some changes on the other rumor…like price info and additional Megapixel info). So here is what they told to me:

  • Sony will launch a new High End camera in Q1 2021
  • It will be named as an A9x series camera and not A7x (not sure if it’s “A9s” or “A9III”)
  • It has a new ~50 megapixel sensor
  • 8k30p video confirmed with no overheating. It’s still an “infant” 8k mode…meaning it’s not 8k60 which would be crazy and there will be limitations in the quality you can record internally.
  • Other specs similar to A7sIII (EVF, autofocus, and so forth)
  • At least $1,500 more expensive than the EOS-R5 (but price hasn’t be finalized yet) Expect something like $4,999-$5,499

Apparently Sony wants to show they can outperform the EOS-R5. And they do not consider it a threat to A7sIII sales because of the way more expensive price. This camera is also meant for the use at the Olympics (so I have been told) which seems to suggest that this might be more of a A9II successor on steroids.

The sources will try to give me some more hints the coming weeks…stay tuned on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and chat with me live on Discord to not miss any rumors!

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P.S.: Somebody wants to buy Sony A7rIV? :)

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