Tim Lowrey

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Lightroom Classic 16 introduces AI-powered depth masks, allowing photographers to select foreground, middle-ground and background areas.
https://t.co/JWAWjwiQGU

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Adobe Camera Raw 19 now supports virtual copies, allowing photographers to create multiple interpretations of a RAW image without duplicating the original file.
https://t.co/mL2mAOmSUx

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Artizlab has introduced a 50mm f/1.4 manual-focus lens inspired by the classic Leica Summilux E43.

The new lens uses a seven-element optical design and weighs just 189g.
https://t.co/pZYl3RcsXd

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Adobe has introduced Relight for Photoshop, allowing photographers to add and reposition virtual light sources after capture.

The controls include light position, colour and intensity, with non-destructive adjustments.
https://t.co/iRD23v1Agp

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A new iPhone and iPad application called Director Mode allows filmmakers to monitor and control up to four compatible Canon or Sony cameras wirelessly.
https://t.co/zUKOxZC3mF

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Sirui has announced two new full-frame Aurora lenses: a 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4.

Both offer wide apertures at comparatively accessible prices.

https://t.co/DIFxEoO652

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Blackmagic Design has updated DaVinci Resolve 21 to support Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro.

For photographers producing video, touch interaction could provide an alternative way to navigate timelines and grading controls.
https://t.co/KlH4xFWvzX

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GoPro is trying to move beyond its reputation for action cameras.

Its Mission 1 Pro ILS uses interchangeable lenses, while recent firmware improvements have strengthened its still-photography capabilities.

https://t.co/7pZenoDwXv

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QuickTime VR was introduced by Apple in 1995, allowing viewers to explore interactive 360° photographs long before Google Street View existed.

Now, developer and former Macworld journalist Jim Heid is working to restore access to these forgotten image formats.
https://t.co/FWE2dirP1d

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Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro raises an interesting question about editing ergonomics.

For detailed retouching, a pen tablet and keyboard shortcuts already provide precise control.

https://t.co/7kKVFuqVBY

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Despite increasingly sophisticated stitching software, successful panoramic photography still benefits from consistent exposure, white balance and focus.
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VSCO has announced the final 25 photographers in its nationwide exhibition, The Fifty.

The project features one photographer from every US state, displaying their work on large public billboards.

https://t.co/2VrNuEpqmf

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Sony and Tamron have both published their latest financial results without providing an update on Sony’s proposed acquisition.

The original non-binding offer was reportedly worth approximately $1.3 billion.

https://t.co/3DjL8iq5Bj

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A South Korean startup has developed a camera that creates a blockchain-based authenticity certificate when a photograph is captured.

The HOA A1 is designed around the idea that photographs should be distinguishable from AI-generated imagery.

https://t.co/u0ztEI0OUY

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Canon has announced two new remote timer controllers designed for long exposures, astrophotography and interval shooting.

The TC-N3 and TC-E3 include illuminated displays and programmable shooting schedules.
https://t.co/ypmUydav9Z

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Nikon's forthcoming ZR firmware adds Log3G10 gamma when recording H.265 video.

That brings RED's colour science into a relatively lightweight recording format, potentially offering greater flexibility without the storage demands of RAW.
https://t.co/CHasyBc7g3

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Motorola's forthcoming Signature 27 combines a 200MP telephoto sensor with AI-assisted zoom reaching a claimed 100× equivalent.
https://t.co/rwN2kiwB4X

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Canon's forthcoming Cinema EOS firmware introduces Multi Matrix Color Axis Control, allowing operators to adjust specific colour axes across compatible cameras.

For productions using several cameras, consistent colour rendering can save considerable time in post-production.
https://t.co/JFTb6vee8N

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More than 20 professional food photographers have been allowed to proceed with copyright infringement claims against Uber Eats.

The dispute concerns photographs allegedly used without permission.
https://t.co/FJpiRATv1t

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Nextorage has introduced a 1TB UHS-II SD card designed for demanding professional video recording.
https://t.co/UQNbY6BeU1