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Adobe have announced an update to version 14.4 to Lightroom Amongst the new features the Adobe website explains: Reflection Removal on Desktop Shooting through a window or glass door? Use Reflections Removal to eliminate glare and surface reflections from your image, leaving behind a clean, crisp final photo. You can even adjust the Quality setting to control your final resolution—great for balancing speed and precision. People Removal Crowded backgrounds? The new People Removal feature autom

A few changes to the recently announced v14.5 have just arrived - now v14.5.1 Adobe report the changes as follows: This update includes bug fixes reported by the community, along with new cameras and lenses. P: LrC 14.5 Edit in Photoshop does not work when opening RAW photos  P: Unable to relaunch after File>New Catalog/Switching catalogs, or relaunching with certain plugins P: Deleting a photo from a selected group takes you to the first photo, not the next  P: Compare mode "Down arrow

A new update to Lightroom Classic appeared today (14 Dec). This is v13.1 and follows on from 13.0.01 and 13.0.2 which were released some weeks ago. Although the download was very slow (an Adobe banner acknowledged this and said it was being fixed), the update seems to work without a problem. Adobe report that the update fixes bugs and provides support to new cameras. No new features apparently.

Yet another update to Lightroom for Classic users - to v14.5 - was released on 12 August . This has all sorts of tweaks especially to the Generative Remove tool. It uploaded and ran on my Mac Studio without a hitch...... Full details are here: https://lightroom.adobe.com/home?promoid=LH4XT66T&locale=en-US&mv=other&mv2=tab

Another update to Adobe Lightroom - to v13.5   I loaded it on to my system yesterday and so far, so good (touching wood) Main updated features appear to be:   - Greater HDR support - Enhancements to Sync Workflow and Edit-in PS - various bug fixes, and camera and lens support   I know there are forum member who grumble about Adobe's commercial practices, but, from the viewpoint of a LR user, this package just gets better and better.....    

Backscatter Smart Control Optical TTL Flash Trigger Review & Setup Guide [Moderators Note: Waterpixels member, James Emery, is the Marketing and Media Manager at Backscatter]   The Backscatter Smart Control Optical TTL Flash Trigger provides super-accurate, automatic flash exposures with Olympus/OM System and Sony cameras using Backscatter strobes. The Olympus/OM System trigger is TTL compatible with the Mini Flash 2 and Hybrid Flash, while the Sony trigger is TTL compatible w

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 5, 2024 —Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the new Canon EOS C400 cinema camera, with a native RF-mount and full-frame, back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, designed with the film and live production markets in mind. For the first time in the cinema EOS system, the Canon EOS C400 camera features a newly developed 6K full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS sensor, with triple-base ISO, allowing the camera to deliver stunning imag

Canon has officially announced the EOS R1, a 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor mirrorless camera designed for professional sports and photojournalism.   Key Specifications:     24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor 100% AF coverage with cross-type sensors Up to 40fps blackout-free shooting (JPEG+Raw) Pre-capture for photo and video (1/2 sec. for photos, 3 or 5 sec. for video) Eye-controlled AF with enhanced eye detection Activity AF mode trained for spe

Canon's EOS R5 Mark II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, now featuring a Stacked CMOS sensor and many autofocus capabilities from the flagship R1 model.   Key Specifications: 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor Eye-controlled AF subject selection Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout-free viewfinder In-body stabilization rated up to 8.5EV correction, coordinated with lens stabilization Pre-burst capture (JPEG) 8K Raw

Meet Stuart from Atlantis Berlin Wassersport & Mee(h)r who talks us through Divevolk's new Trigger Release which can be added onto their housings to make starting and stopping video recording much easier to help reduce video shake, as well as of course capturing images.   Huge thanks to the Atlantis Team for their help.   https://www.facebook.com/reel/959890282752812

Canon has released new major firmware for the EOS R5 Mark II for the second time in a week. This update fixes an issue where video could not be recorded correctly when using a memory card larger than 2TB with the [Pre-recording] setting enabled. This firmware (Version 1.1.1) includes fixes for the following issues identified in Version 1.1.0: 1. Fixes an issue where video could not be recorded correctly when using a memory card larger than 2TB with the [Pre-recording] setting enabled. This fir

Firmware Update for Sony A7sIII and Sony A7CII / A7CR https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7sm3/downloads Sony A7III https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7cm2/software/00301105 Sony A7CR and Sony A7CII

Sony released a firmware update for three cameras: A1 - A1II and A9III More details here: https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-released-a-new-firmware-update-for-the-sony-a1ii-a1-and-a9iii/

Fujifilm has released updates for some of its X and GFX-series cameras including the X100VI plus the X-S10, X-T30 II, X-T3/X-T4 andGFX S50 II   Updates are available via Fujifilm's App available on the Apple App Store for IOS users and the Google Play Store for Android's.

In these last months of 2023, underwater photography and video enthusiasts have witnessed a phase of particular excitement in the action cam market with the release of new models of video cameras, cases and other accessories. If in the camera sector GoPro has suffered an attack from the competition with the presentation of models suitable for 360° shooting or equipped with a larger and more high-performance sensor (the very recent INSTA ACE PRO with its 1" sensor), as regards accessories, G

INON INC. releases two new ZD Front Mask on August 5, 2025,: the ZD Front Mask for Ace Pro 2, designed to fit the official Dive Case for Insta360 Ace Pro2, and the ZD Front Mask for Osmo Action 5 Pro, made specifically for the official Osmo Action 60m Waterproof Case.   Attaching the INON ZD Front Mask allows the use of the underwater semi-fisheye conversion lens UFL-GR140 ZD (*1) which can deliver wide and quality view with its  large-aperture optics across more wide-angle FOV settings on Ace p

If someone mentions the word Action Cam for underwater use, who else would automatically think of either Go Pro or the Osmo dpi range? This week I've been learning about Insta 360’s Ace Pro 2 and I have to say, I’ve been completely blown away by it’s specs. Not only does it boast an incredible Leica Summarit lens to set a completely new and unrivalled benchmark for action camera image quality (a whopping 50 MP), it has an F2.6 aperture to capture more light and reduce noise plus a 2.5” flip

Isotta are an iconic, trusted name in underwater imagery built on experience and excellent customer service who have made beautiful sturdy underwater housings over the years for all kinds of camera models from Go Pros and Insta 360 Ace Pros to Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.  They offer advanced, high quality products which respond to modern needs, remaining true to the passion and innovation which Egidio Isotta started from his own dream back in 1967 in Italy. They have recently rel

The Marelux Apollo S strobe has begun shipping world wide. The specs include a link to a site where you can purchase the recommended Sony VTC6 18650 batteries.    Product Features 1. Support TTL, RC, HSS,wireless triggering 2. With a special designed MTL mode, support continuous flashes 3. With 2 fisheye wireless signal sensor units. Plus one fiber port, sensor coverage 160 °. Wireless trigger supports M, MTL, HSS. (TTL ,RC needs fiber) 4. GN.ISO 100 : 33 (tested on

Marelux has announced the new Soft Lite today. This is a redesign using plastic which drops the weight by 190g over the past Soft Pro line which is now discontinued. I have attached the specs and photos. Smart Optical Flash Tube Lite (SOFT Lite) Patented Product Product Features Enables to narrow down beam coverage simply by attaching in front of strobe. The aiming light of SOFT-LITE can be changed between red and white. The aiming light of SOFT-LITE XW/XR is only

Nauticam has introduced its underwater housing for the new Nikon Z6 III. This third-generation midrange full-frame mirrorless camera is the first of its kind to feature a “partially stacked CMOS sensor.” This innovation offers many of the advantages of a fully stacked sensor—like faster autofocus, reduced rolling shutter, quicker continuous shooting, and higher frame-rate video capture—while keeping manufacturing costs lower. In fact, the Z6 III's specifications are approaching those of the Z8 a

A firmware update is available from the Nikon Download Center/Centre for the Nikon Z6III. This is an update to v1.11 from v 1.10. As far as I can see, the update, in keeping with a dot.xx version, is minor and no super-dooper new features are involved. The link is here: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/564.html

A major upgrade, v2.0, has just been announced by Nikon to the Z6III. Bird tracking is one of the improvements most featured in the media but unless you are planning to photograph loons diving underwater, the following link might give you a better idea of just how much is contained in this update: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/571.html

Nikon have announced a firmware update to v3.0 for the Nikon Z8. Pixel shift, importing Custom Picture Controls and improvements to focus-limiter controls are amongst the new features. Full details are available here: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/products/firmware/z8-firmware-3.00

Nikon have announced a firmware update to the Z9. According to the Nikon firmware website, version 5.20 brings the following: Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users. * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English) Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions. • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Fixed the following