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A Mid Range Monster – Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens Review (TheSnapChick).
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Topaz released a new DeNoise AI update and you get it for $50 instead of $80 when using our checkout code
Topaz launched the new update for the Denoise AI app. There is a $20 discount + an additional 15% off if you use our checkout code “RUMOR“. You can also download the trial only (Click here)
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We’re excited to announce we’ve finalized the DeNoise AI update and it is now live. This update includes the new masking/selective adjustments feature where users will be able to selectively apply or remove noise reduction to certain areas in images. This feature can be found by clicking the “Masking” brush icon near the top of the screen beside the view options. This update also includes the “Low Light Mode” toggle option under the DeNoise AI model to treat severe or difficult-to-remove noise created in low lighting.
To promote our latest update, we’re launching a special sale. DeNoise AI will be available for $59.99 (regularly $79.99) from today Thursday, May 28 through Friday, June 12.
UPDATE on a new 48h deal: You save 45% on the entire Franzis collection when using the checkout code “PROJECTS45”
Tamron patents for 28-105mm f/4.0 and 28-130mm FF lens designs…will one of these be the new teased lens?
I spotted a couple of new patents describing more new zooms designed for Full Frame mirrorless cameras. In the past year we now have a total of seven FE zoom designs. One of them might be the newly teased lens? Let us know which one you like to get:

Personally something like a 28-130mm FF lens sounds more likely to become true…
New firmware update for the Tamron 70-180mm FE lens
Tamron announced a new firmware update for the 70-180mm FE lens.
Improvements
This update improves the following issues:.
1. A malfunction of Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.
Applicable camera models: α7 II
2. When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.
Applicable camera models:α7, α7 II, α7R, α7R II, α7S, α7S II, α5000, α5100, α6000, α6300, α6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6
Tamron 70-180mm FE lens is in Stock and/or shipping here:
In USA at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera
In Germany at FotoKoch DE, Amazon DE, Calumet DE.
In UK at Amazon UK, WexUK, ParkCameras.
In Amazon EU stores at Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL.
Sony Europe will launch a new Cashback on June 1: 200€ off on the A7III
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A source told us Sony Europe will launch a new Cashback on June 1. This will include a 200€ cashback on the A7III.
Reminder: 160 Euro off on the new 20mm FE lens sold by Amazon Span (Click here).
UPDATE: Here is the official flyer:
Jetzt-Sony–CashBack-möglich-01.06.2020-bis by sonyalpharumors on Scribd
Anthony Morganti: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI WORKS!
Back in April Topaz launched the new Gigapixel AI (Click here to check out all features). You save 15% if you use our checkout code “RUMOR“.