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A New Adobe Lightroom Competitor

Adobe Lightroom is getting an unexpected new competitor, and it is coming from Blackmagic Design. With the latest update, DaVinci Resolve 21 is adding a dedicated Photo page, bringing a full set of still image editing tools into software that has traditionally been focused on video editing and colour grading.

The main difference here is that Resolve is bringing its node-based grading system over to still images. Instead of stacking edits in layers like most photo apps, everything is built through nodes that can be arranged in series or parallel, which gives a bit more flexibility when building complex edits. You can apply different adjustments to specific parts of an image or reuse the same look across multiple photos using shared nodes. It is also non-destructive, and the software supports RAW files, LUTs, and third-party plugins through Resolve FX and Open FX, so it is not just a basic add-on feature.

There are also a few supporting tools around that. AI features like Magic Mask now work on photos, making it easier to isolate subjects, while AI UltraSharpen can be used to enhance detail or upscale images. On the organisation side, there is a LightBox view with filtering options, plus support for importing Lightroom catalogs, which makes switching over a bit easier. Tethered shooting is included too for some cameras, with direct control over things like ISO and exposure. The public beta is already available for free, and the full version is expected to cost $295.

You can see full details on Blackmagic Design’s website here

Voigtländer’s New APO-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 Lens

Less than two months after introducing the Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5, Cosina has announced another 75mm option for Leica M-mount users, this time going in a very different direction. The new Voigtländer APO-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 is built around a much more compact design, measuring 44mm in length and weighing 191 grams. That makes it closer in size to a typical 50mm lens, and the narrow 54mm barrel is designed so it does not block the rangefinder frame lines, even with the included metal hood attached.

On the Inside, the lens uses an apochromatic optical design, meant to reduce axial chromatic aberration to near-zero levels. The construction consists of seven elements in four groups, including four abnormal partial-dispersion elements, which are typically used to better control colour fringing and improve overall image clarity. The lens also features a 10-blade aperture diaphragm, which should help with smoother rendering in out-of-focus areas, although at f/2.8 it is not really designed as a bokeh-heavy lens.

As expected for a VM lens, everything here is fully manual. The focusing system uses a metal helicoid with a rangefinder coupling mechanism, allowing for precise manual adjustments, with a minimum focusing distance of around 0.7 meters depending on the camera. Like most M-mount lenses, it can also be adapted to full-frame mirrorless systems without issue. The lens is set to launch in May, with pricing in Japan listed at around 90,000 yen (about $566), though final global pricing has not been confirmed yet.

You can see full details and sample shots on Cosina’s website here

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Explore Peru with purpose

See Peru through the eyes of the women who call it home on Intrepid’s brand-new Women’s Expedition.

With an expert local leader out front and a small group of like-minded women by your side, this trip connects you with the local communities you visit ,giving you a unique insight into Peru’s culture and traditions.

With an expert local leader out front and a small group of like-minded travellers by your side, this trip gives you a unique insight into Peru’s culture and traditions.

Part of Intrepid’s Women’s expedition range, this eight-day adventure has been thoughtfully designed to support local women in tourism while delivering immersive experiences specifically for women travellers.

You’ll traverse the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos trail in the Peruvian Andes alongside an all-female crew, spend time in an Andean village learning about daily life, take part in a traditional textile workshop led by local women and experience a spiritual cleansing ritual guided by a female shaman.

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