Photography

While not yet listed on Viltrox’s web store, the rumored 85mm f/1.8 STM lens for Nikon Z has been listed on Amazon for $399, nearly $200 less expensive than the Nikkor Z 85mm f1/.8 S lens even after a $100 rebate. The Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 STM lens promises to support full autofocus on Nikon Z cameras, including eye-AF. It will work on all Nikon Z full-frame cameras, including the new Z6 II. The Z7…

DxO has announced the availability of PhotoLab 4.1, a free update to those who already own DxO PhotoLab 4. The update brings support for Apple M1 computers, an improved HSL tool, and adds five additional camera profiles. Originally announced in October, DxO PhotoLab 4.1 promises three to five times faster performance compared to the most recent 13-inch Macbook Pro and Mac Mini. The company also…

Today Adobe publicly announced native support for Apple Silicon, which means you won’t have to emulate with Rosetta 2 to edit photos if you have a new M1-equipped Mac. But is there a noticeable improvement over emulation, or even over Intel-based machines? After testing, we have some answers. The below test was run by DL Cade, former Editor of PetaPixel and current product testing specialist.

Announced today, Sony has released an update to the Sony Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows for custom imaging solutions with the company’s cameras. The update is designed to allow for automated photography for businesses and researchers to automate and standardize image capture. Sony says that the update to the SDK is particularly helpful to large e-commerce businesses that need to…