The latest updates from Luminar, ON1, and DxO


What’s coming this year to Luminar Neo – in addition to ecosystem features, Luminar Neo users will receive three powerful upgrades (see also this post):

  • Restoration: Bring old or damaged photos back to life in a single click. Perfect for reviving family memories or vintage prints with deep scratches or faded color.
  • AI Assistant: Our new intelligent guide that analyzes photos and recommends optimal edits. Ideal for beginners and pros alike, it makes powerful tools like Develop Raw, Curves, and Color Harmony easier to use than ever.
  • Volume – free for all users: Instantly add depth and dimensionality by enhancing light and shadow. A one-click solution to elevate contrast and visual impact — no manual Dodge & Burn needed.

New Luminar Neo offers for September:

New users can buy:

  • Luminar Neo Cross-device Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile) for $159
  • Luminar Neo Max Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile + Creative library) for $179

Existing Luminar Neo owners can buy:

  • Ecosystem Pass (Generative tools + New tools + Luminar Mobile + Web Galleries + Cross-device editing mobile to desktop) for $79
  • 2025/26 Upgrade Pass (Generative tools + New tools) for $59


ON1 announced Photo RAW 2026:

  • Masking overhaul: Mask Layers, one‑click Subject/Background masks, cleaner AI edges.
  • Effects upgrades: Favorites & search in Add Filter, Starting Point presets, + four new creative filters.
  • Resize AI 2026 built in: Next‑gen super resolution and noise handling, no separate app or plugin.
  • Extras: Negative Mode for film scans, grayscale support, improved perspective tools, flexible UI.


DxO Labs released several updates ot their products:

Via PhotoRumors

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OM System continues to be in the red in 2024: operating profit expected to be -¥1.2 billion yen



The latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report indicates that OM System continues to be in the red in 2024, with sales of 36.6 billion yen and operating profit of -1.2 billion yen:

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What else is new?

Viltrox announced new camera lens cleaning travel kit for $13

Peak Design released new colors for their camera bags, pouches, and straps

ON1 Resize AI 2026 now available

No, Viltrox is not working on a digital camera

Godox announced a new AD400Pro II all-in-one outdoor flash

What’s next for Skylum Luminar Neo

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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Get 10% off Owlkrown camera straps (coupon code included)

Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras – check out their latest camera straps:

You can now get 10% off any order with code LEICARUMORS10.

Via Leica Rumors

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OM SYSTEM announcement coming soon (new OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens?)


OM SYSTEM will announce a new product soon. The only remaining lens on the latest roadmap is a new telephoto zoom:

New OM System lens roadmap 2025 released

There is a very good chance that the new lens will be 50-200mm f/2.8:

OM System updated its roadmap with a new telephoto lens for 2025

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New: SG-Image 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds ($105)


SG-Image has a new 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds – already listed for sale on eBay for around $100.

Additional informtion:

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What else is new?

Kickstarter updates: Peak Design Pro Tripod raised almost $4 million with 3 days left, new Maven Filters WAVE 3 magnetic filter line launched

Here are the 2025 EISA awards for photography

CIPA June 2025 report

New Godox TR TTL hot shoe riser

SmallRig X Transformers

Antigravity unveils A1: the world’s first 8K 360 drone

Kodak says it might have to cease operations

Kodak issues a statement regarding “misleading media reports”: will use pension fund to pay off debt

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