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0 of 6 readAdobe's new AI relighting and prompt-based editing tools for Photoshop and Lightroom lead today's news, alongside NiSi's 16mm f/2.8 lens for Fujifilm's GFX system.
Adobe Adds AI Relighting and Prompt Editing to Photoshop and Lightroom
Photoshop's beta Relight feature lets users reposition, soften and recolor light in a finished image with sliders, while Lightroom's Prompt to Edit restores old photos, sharpens out-of-focus images and colorizes black-and-white shots.
Why it mattersRetouchers can skip hours of dodging and burning, turning lighting fixes into a few post-production steps.
NiSi 16mm f/2.8 G-Mount Review: Possibly Too Wide
Third-party maker NiSi has released a 16mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for Fujifilm's GFX medium format system, with a review suggesting the field of view may be too wide.
Why it mattersGFX shooters gain an ultra-wide option but must weigh the extreme field of view against practicality.
Maven Talon Folding LED Light Packs Six Panels Into a Bar
After a $500 excess baggage fee, Maven Filters founder Michael Andrew spent seven years developing the Talon, a six-panel LED light that folds into a compact bar.
Why it mattersLocation lighting becomes easier to carry, potentially avoiding airline overweight fees.
What Diffraction Actually Is and Why f/16 Worries Photographers
The article explains that lenses of different focal lengths produce the same diffraction blur spot at a given aperture, with both 24mm and 600mm lenses at f/8 yielding a 10.7-micron blur spot.
Why it mattersUnderstanding diffraction helps photographers choose the optimal aperture between depth of field and sharpness.
How to Get Depth in Wide Angle Landscape Photos
The article suggests getting close to a foreground subject and building the frame from there, avoiding the wide-angle effect that makes peaks look small and distant.
Why it mattersThis composition approach adds layers to wide-angle landscapes and pulls the viewer's eye through the frame.
Adapting Vintage M42 Lenses to the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS
A tutorial shows how to mount vintage M42 lenses on the new GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS camera using a Fotodiox M42 to Micro Four Thirds adapter.
Why it mattersAction camera users can access the distinctive rendering of vintage glass.