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DxO Photolab 4 Is Out Now! – 30% Discount Included

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DxO has just released version 4 of their increasingly impressive Photolab software. The headline feature is the implementation of a new demosaicing and denoising system called DeepPrime. This new technology uses Ai and deep learning to selectively denoise your images without destroying details in important areas of the frame. The samples appear quite impressive. Interestingly, the technology works directly on the RAW file, instead of working on a converted JPEG for TIF as with Topaz AI Clear. This should bring some advantages over the current king of the denoise hill. As well as the new DeepPrime technology, the software also …

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New Think Tank Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack

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Think Tank Photo has added a new roller bag to their lineup, and this one has a twist. The Essentials is a convertible roller bag that has backpack straps that can be deployed in seconds when you need to cross rough ground. Sized to meet most airline carry-on requirements, the Essentials fits two DSLR or Mirrorless bodies, a mounted 70–200mm, multiple lenses, and a 16-inch laptop. It’s Think Tank’s smallest roller bag, but it certainly doesn’t lack any of the features of the larger bags. Key Features Specifications Where to Buy As always, using our links for your purchases is …

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PolarPro Launches New Quickdraw Collection – Reviews Coming Soon

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Filter company PolarPro have launched a new series of products today, and none of them are filters. The brand appears to be branching out from the world of filters and filter holders, and I’m guessing that this will just be the start of that expansion. I already have all of these new products in hand, and I have begun work on the reviews. You can expect them on the site within the next couple of weeks. The newly launched Quickdraw collection features three different products: Traverse Strap Mount The Traverse is a quick-release clamp and camera plate system that allows …

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Sony SD Card Recall Notice – All You Need to Know

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A short while back I wrote a review of the Sony TOUGH series SD cards. I actually froze one into a block of ice to see how tough it really was, and came away very impressed. In fact, I was so impressed that I went on to purchase quite a few of these cards for my own business. I recently found out through one of the stores I purchased the cards from, that Sony has issued a product advisory for these cards, and is initiating a replacement service for many of the ones that are currently on the market. Apparently, …

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 For Sony E-Mount Launched

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Today the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di II lens finally got an official release date of May 14th, and a US price of just $1199, that’s less than half the price of the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM! This highly anticipated lens from Tamron has been no secret, but it’s nice to see that things are still on track for imminent release.