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Nikon Firmware Update Adds Blackmagic RAW Support to Z6 and Z7

December 18, 2020
Nikon has announced an update to Z6 and Z7 cameras that will add 12-bit Blackmagic RAW video support to the cameras via an external Blackmagic recorder. This update will also come to the Z6 II and Z7 II next year. From what PetaPixel was able to discern, this is the first time any non-Blackmagic camera has announced support for the open-source RAW codec, especially in the hybrid camera space and…
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Nikon Z6, Z7 firmware update adds ability to record Blackmagic RAW and more

December 18, 2020
Nikon has released firmware updates for its Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras that makes it possible to recored external Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) over HDMI to a compatible recorder. Firmware version 3.20 for both the Z6 and Z7 features two major changes regarding Raw video workflows. The first is that both the Z6 and Z7 can now output Blackmagic Raw video to the Video Assist 5” 12G HDR and Video Assist…
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BenQ Unveils 34-Inch Ultrawide Color-Accurate Monitor

December 17, 2020
BenQ has announced the PD3420Q, a 34-inch, 2K resolution, 21:9 ultra-wide, HDR design monitor that covers 100% of sRGB and 98% of P3 color spaces. The company promises out-of-the-box color accuracy powered by BenQ’s AQCOLOR technology. The monitor offers a 3440 x 1440…
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How to Optimize Lightroom Classic for the Best Performance

December 16, 2020
One of the consequences of reviewing computers for PetaPixel and running benchmark after benchmark is that you learn a thing or two about working in Lightroom. From weird quirks to the optimal performance settings for import, export, and editing, there are a few key changes you can make to coax a little more speed out of Adobe’s Raw editor. Like everyone else, I occasionally get very frustrated…
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