Key Specs of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF
Smallest and lightest F2.8 standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras (as of Oct. 2021).
Three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements provide superb optical quality.
In-camera aberration correction eliminates optical distortion and vignetting.
The thermally stable composite barrel construction (polycarbonate with thermal characteristics similar to aluminum), with slim internal metal parts, offers lightweight and functional strength.
Companies should work harder to convince us that their products are good and selling well. Announcing short supply because of high demand is outdated and laughable.
Extensions are moving: For your convenience, Extensions will now move from the Extras tab into new locations, among other features.
In the Catalog tab you’ll see the tools for merging photos and enhancing resolution: HDR Merge, Panorama Stitching, Focus Stacking, and UpscaleAI.
In Edit mode, you can find tools for improving image quality: SupersharpAI and NoiselessAI.
Magic LightAI will appear in the Creative section, and Background RemovalAI in Layers.
Luminar Neo now speaks Czech! It's the 17th language we added to Luminar Neo.
We've also added small interface improvements all throughout the app. Discover new icons for tools, the newly moved Extensions, X Membership, the Extras button, and Luminar Share.
List of fixed bugs:
For macOS
When batch merging images in HDR Merge, always have the brackets with the relevant exposure value for Ghost Reduction selected.
More convenient settings pop-up in the HDR Merge tool.
Open unsupported RAW images without it leading to crashes.
More accurate export of upscaled images.
See the file name in the "Reference image" drop-down of HDR Merge tool, even for long file names.
For Windows
Smooth opening of the ObjectAI mask.
More accurate Ghost Reduction checkbox in the Batch HDR window.
Interface improvements for the Portrait Background tool.
Tamron announced an increase in their dividends, The company stock prices have more than doubled this year (+57.96%):
On the 18th, Tamron announced that it would pay a dividend of 70 yen per share for the January-June period of 2024. This is an increase of 20 yen from the previous forecast and an increase of 35 yen from the previous period. This reflects the company's favorable performance, with sales of its main camera business and automotive parts growing. (Nikke)
Best-in-class read and write speeds of up to 950 MB/s and 950 MB/s, respectively [1] [2]
Minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s for high-speed continuous shooting [1] [2]
Stable high-speed continuous shooting and movie recording with our unique low power consumption technology
VPG400 compatible
Nextorage CFexpress Type A NX-A1SE Series:
Best-in-class read up to 950 MB/s[1] , write up to 950 MB/s[1]
High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording
VPG200 compatible
The NX-A1PROseries is a CFexpress Type A memory card for professional users who handle high-speed continuous shooting and high bit-rate video.
Best-in-class write/read speeds.
The maximum transfer rate of 950 MB/s for both write and read, the highest level in its class, and the minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s are achieved. [1] [3] The number of consecutive shots possible during high-speed continuous shooting has been increased, and the buffer memory release time has been shortened. This reduces the number of missed shots at the desired moment.
Dynamic Auto Power Save, a unique low-power consumption technology that stabilizes video recording.
Nextorage's unique power saving technology, "Dynamic Auto Power Save," reduces power consumption by up to 88% compared to the case without. In addition to reducing power consumption during video recording, thermal throttling* is also suppressed by reducing the temperature rise of the card itself. (*Thermal throttling: a control function that attenuates the transfer rate to prevent thermal runaway). This enables stable video recording. It also reduces the camera's battery consumption, which contributes to extending the available shooting time.
VPG400 compliant, as required for professional video shooting.
All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG400 (minimum guaranteed continuous write speed: 400 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.
Abundant lineup of capacities for various applications
80 GB/160 GB capacity lineup for high-speed continuous shooting of still images and VPG200 for video shooting requiring. High capacity 320 GB/640 GB available. The CFexpress Type A is now available to professional users who have not yet used the CFexpress Type A.We want our customers to experience the performance of our 40GB capacity at an affordable price.
The NX-A1SE series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for video creators who shoot long, high-quality videos.
Best-in-class write/read speeds.
Achieves a class-leading maximum write/read transfer rate of 950 MB/s. [1] Reduces data transfer time after shooting.
High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording
The high-capacity lineup of 480 GB,960 GB and 1,920 GB supports long-time movie recording, and is ideal for switching from SD cards, as it dramatically improves shooting time and data transfer speeds compared to SDXC UHS-II memory cards.
VPG200 compliant for stable, high quality video recording
All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG200 (guaranteed minimum continuous write speed: 200 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.
Durability
Both the NX-A1PRO and NX-A1SE series are durable and come with a 5-year warranty in accordance with CompactFlash Association regulations.
Heat resistance: -10 °C to 70 °C (guaranteed operating temperature)
Shock resistance (EIA-364-27A compliant)
X-ray resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)
UV resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)
Magnetic resistance (based on Nextorage's own testing)
Electrostatic resistance (conforms to IEC 61000-4-2)
Viltrox has a patent for what appears to be a new 28mm pancake autofocus full-frame lens. The patent number is CN308440949S - it was filed on July 20, 2023, and it was published on January 26, 2024:
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Here's the video 
