Aurora Aperture Introduces Revolutionary Filter System For Mirrorless Mount Adapters

Aurora Aperture

Press release:

AURORA APERTURE INTRODUCES A REVOLUTIONARY FILTER SYSTEM: ADAPTER MOUNT FORMAT FILTERS FOR MIRRORLESS MOUNT ADAPTERS

Irvine, California, July 15th, 2019 – Aurora Aperture Inc. today has introduced a revolutionary filter system, the Aurora Aperture Adapter Mount Format (AMF) filter for mirrorless mount adapters. 

The AMF filters drop into mirrorless camera mount adapters such as the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, the Nikon FTZ, the Sigma MC-11 for Sony E, and the Sigma MC-21 for the L mount.

“In 2017 we introduced a rear mount filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM: The Aurora CR format, an industry-first rear mount glass filter,” said Jeff Chen, founder and CEO of Aurora Aperture Inc. “The Aurora Aperture CR format filters solves the problem of needing a huge filter adapter and massive filters for lenses that have protruding front elements. Due to the recent pivot of mirrorless camera development and releases from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, and others: We’ve invented the Adapter Mount Format for the mirrorless mount adapters which enables mirrorless camera users to use a single set of filters for all their DSLR lenses regardless of the filter thread size.”

One Mount One Filter

Designed in California, the Aurora Aperture AMF drop-in filters offer many advantages over traditional front–mounted lens filters. Since a drop-in filter goes inside a mount adapter, users only need one set of filters per adapter instead of specific thread sizes for each lens. It not only saves users from having to buy multiple sets of filters or large diameter filters – but it also means awkward to use step-up rings are no longer necessary.

The drop-in filters are very compact and lightweight, meaning that they’re easily carried. They cost much less than traditional front mount filters, especially in comparison to large filter thread sizes.

Any DSLR lens that can be mounted on the four supported mirrorless mount adapters can be used with these drop-in filters, whether the lens has a front filter thread or not. This is especially beneficial for ultra wide-angle lenses without a front filter thread which would otherwise require massive filters on a bulky adapter.

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Expires Today: Black Friday Discounts and Specials For Skylum Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018

Skylum Luminar

Skylum is offering bonus items with their popular Luminar and Aurora HDR 2018 photo editing software. Both applications are discounted by $10 and you get an addition $10 discount with our exclusive coupon code “WATCH”. The offer expires today, 11/28/18.

Get Luminar 2018 for $49 with our code “WATCH“, with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to Luminar 3 with Libraries for FREE. Plus, you’ll get a bunch of exclusive extras worth US$222. Users of previous versions of Luminar can update to Luminar 2018 for $39 by using our code “WATCH” at checkout. Bundled bonus items:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 20% OFF COOPH (with purchases over €100)
  • 119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky Overlays
  • ViewBug: 3-Month Pro Membership
  • KelbyOne: 2-Month Pro Membership
  • Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book
  • Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial
  • Manfrotto, Gitzo, Lowepro or Joby: US$20 Gift card with a purchase over US$120

Get Aurora HDR 2018 for $89 (or update for $49) with our code “WATCH“, bundled with exclusive bonuses worth US$210:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 3-month membership on Stuck In Customs Passport.
  • US $300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours

Black Friday Specials For Skylum Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018

Skylum Luminar 2018

For Black Friday Skylum is offering bonus items with their popular Aurora and HDR 2018 photo editing software. Both applications are discounted by $10 and you get an addition $10 discount with our exclusive coupon code “WATCH”.

Get Luminar 2018 for $49 with our code “WATCH“, with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to Luminar 3 with Libraries for FREE. Plus, you’ll get a bunch of exclusive extras worth US$222. Users of previous versions of Luminar can update to Luminar 2018 for $39 by using our code “WATCH” at checkout. Bundled bonus items:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 20% OFF COOPH (with purchases over €100)
  • 119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky Overlays
  • ViewBug: 3-Month Pro Membership
  • KelbyOne: 2-Month Pro Membership
  • Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book
  • Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial
  • Manfrotto, Gitzo, Lowepro or Joby: US$20 Gift card with a purchase over US$120

Get Aurora HDR 2018 for $89 (or update for $49) with our code “WATCH“, bundled with exclusive bonuses worth US$210:

  • 1-year Portfolio plan from SmugMug
  • 3-month membership on Stuck In Customs Passport.
  • US $300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours

Skylum releases Aurora HDR 2018 (ver. 1.2.0)

Aurora HDR 2018

Skylum Software released the free Aurora HDR 2018 version 1.2.0 update. Among the many new features, this version focuses on a faster and more efficient workflow. See all new features  and addition below.

A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase (worth $128, see at bottom of post). Aurora HDR 2018 now supports the Loupedeck editing console.

This is new in Skylum Aurora HDR 2018 version 1.2.0:

  1. Speed boost for editing and adjusting. We’ve dramatically increased performance across all areas of Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 on Windows and Mac.

  2. Fast single-file opening. With an improved image processing engine, Aurora HDR is now much faster when opening single files.

  3. Loupedeck integration (for Mac&Windows). Now, users can quickly process photos in Aurora HDR using physical dials, knobs, and keys.

  4. Batch processing (for Windows). Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 will allow Windows users to edit a large number of photos simultaneously.

  5. Better memory management. Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 is also optimized to make better use of memory, with more intelligent memory management and improved stability.

  6. Windows version catches up to Mac version. Windows users will receive a flip/rotate tool, bringing Aurora HDR for Windows more in line with its macOS counterpart.

  7. Aurora HDR now supports more cameras than before. The full list across both Windows and MacOS includes: Canon EOS 3000D / Rebel T100 / 4000D, FujiFilm X-H1, FujiFilm X-A20, FujiFilm X-A5, FujiFilm X-E3, Olympus E-PL9, Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90, Panasonic DC-GX9 / DC-GX7MK3, Panasonic DC-TZ200 / DC-ZS200 / DC-TZ202 / DC-TZ220 / DC-ZS220 / DC-TX2, PhaseOne IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, Sony A7 III.

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Macphun is now Skylum, and our discounts on Luminar and Aurora 2018 are still live

Skylum

Macphun changed to the new name Skylum.

To celebrate this, Skylum has prepared special exclusive bonuses and freebies which are included to every purchase of Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018. Moreover, you get $10 discount by using our code “WATCH” at checkout. Offers expire Feb. 26, 2018. Trail version are available for both Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018.

The freebies you get:

LUMINAR 2018

Current users of Luminar may upgrade for $49 ($39 with coupon code “WATCH”), new users can purchase Luminar 2018 for $69 ($59 with coupon code “WATCH”). Bonuses: 2 eBooks “The Creative Photographer” and “Mastering Exposure”. Ultra Violet LUTs. Ultra Violet Preset Pack. Futuristic Preset Pack – click here

AURORA HDR 2018 (named best MAC app 2017)

Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $59 ($49 with coupon code “WATCH”), new users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 for $99 ($89 with coupon code “WATCH”). Bonuses: “Accelerate Your Photography”. Deep dive Video Tutorial. Warm & Beautiful Preset Pack (15 presets) – click here