A Demonstration Of How Powerful The Upcoming Luminar 4 AI Sky Replacement Feature Is

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Skylum already teased some of the features in the upcoming Luminar 4, as AI Structure and Portrait Enhancer and AI Skin Enhancer. The AI Sky Replacement feature in the upcoming Skylum Luminar 4 (learn more) might well be its killer feature.

In the video below, Dustin Abbott demonstrates what you can do with AI Sky replacement, and how powerful it is.

You can pre-order Skylum Luminar 4 at a special early bird price.

The actual version, Luminar 3, can be purchased with an exclusive $10 discount by using code WATCH at checkout.

Deal: Ruggard DSLR Parka Cold and Rain Protector – $39.95 (reg. $79.95, today only)

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Ruggard DSLR Parka Cold and Rain Protector at a glance:

  • Fits DSLR/Lens/Camera Shoe-Mounted Flash
  • Protects DSLR from Rain, Dust, Mud
  • See-Through Portal for LCD Screen/Finder
  • Full Access to DSLR Controls/Viewfinder
  • Can Be Used with Lens Hood
  • Zipper Closure
  • Tripod Mountable
  • Water-Resistant Nylon Outer Shell
  • Fleece Lined for Scratch Protection
  • Drawstring Storage Pouch Included

Only for today (9/23/2019) B&H Photo has the Ruggard DSLR Parka Cold and Rain Protector for Cameras and Camcorders on sale at $39.95. Compare at $79.95. Free shipping.

Noteworthy Kickstarter projects:

  1. SliderMini portable camera slider
  2. Universal camera strap with lifetime warranty
  3. DUO Daypack, quick access camera bag with lifetime warranty
  4. Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 lens for $199
  5. Peak Design super light travel tripod

Selected deals:

More hand-picked deals are listed here.

Authorised Canon retailer B&H Photo has discounted EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II bundles on offer for the holidays.

We offer 10% discount to subscriptions to Pixpa all-in-one platform for photographers.

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay, Adorama.

Canon Europe stores have a cash back promotions going on:

Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals to be found here)

Save $10 on Luminar 4 and/or Aurora HDR 2019 using our code “WATCH” at checkout.

Here Are Completely Free Flash Photography Tutorials

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Looking for some good tutorials about flash photography?

Rob Hall put together a full series on using flash for your photography.

This series of videos is designed to help off-camera flash beginners quickly advance to lighting with purpose. First, this series assumes you have an understanding of the exposure triangle, and are capable of controlling your camera in Manual mode. While it’s possible to use flash with semi-automatic modes, I think it’s a requirement to understand lighting in manual mode if you want to take control of all aspects of your images. This series is broken down into short, easy-to-digest lessons that progress you from balancing a single light, to using multiple lights outdoors to drive home the story in your image.

You can access all tutorial videos here. Enjoy! Or you can start watching the video below.

Canon Might Have A Video Camera With RF Mount On Their Agenda, Patent

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Is Canon working on a video camera with RF mount? A patent suggest they might.

Canon patent application 2019‑161567 (Japan) describes a compact video camera that looks like the Canon XC10, and we think it has the RF mount, introduced by Canon with EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system.

Don’t get too excited, however. Most patent applications never go into production. Never the less, it might be a hint that Canon is investing in the RF mount. In any case, an interesting Canon patent application. Please note that the patent application doesn’t explicitly mention the RF mount. We think it might be an RF mount because according to the patent pictures, the lens mount is too close to the sensor to be an EF mount.

  • XC10
    The Canon XC10

More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

Canon EOS 90D Review and Sample Photos (a lot to like, DPReview TV)

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Canon EOS 90D at a glance:

  • 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • UHD 4K30p & Full HD 120p Video Recording
  • 3″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type AF System
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5481 AF Points
  • Up to 10-fps Shooting, ISO 100-25600
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • EOS iTR AF, Electronic Shutter Function
  • 220,000-Pixel AE Metering Sensor

DPReview’s TV Chris and Jordan review the brand new Canon EOS 90D, and discover there is a lot to like in this new Canon DSLR. I like it. 32MP, 4K, Dual Pixel AF, excellent ergonomics, there is little not to like in this camera.

The gallery with DPReview’s sample photos shot with the Canon EOS 90D is here. The user manual is available online.

World-wide pre-order links: [shoplist 58163]